UMO Helsinki Ensemble: Joy Cannon

Tuesday 29th of April at 12 PM Paloheinä Library, Helsinki

UMO Helsinki Ensemble performs the most famous songs of Cannonball Adderley (USA 1926-1975), from joyful and bluesy hard bop to soul jazz classics. From Adderley's palette, the concert will include the true soul jazz anthem Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, the elegant swing classic Jeannine and one of the most memorable blues-jazz themes, Work Song.

The UMO Helsinki Ensemble is a smaller ensemble formed from the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, whose musicians have extensive careers with UMO and in numerous projects of their own. The concert's repertoire is designed by saxophonist Jouni Järvelä, who also conducts the ensemble.

Line-up:

Jouni Järvelä, saxophone and ensemble leader

Mikko Pettinen, trumpet

Kirmo Lintinen, piano

Ville Herrala, bass

Markus Ketola, drums

Concert duration approx. 45 min

UMO Helsinki Ensemble: Joy Cannon﻿

UMO Helsinki Ensemble: Joy Cannon