Panu Savolainen & JPP 

There is no shortage of swing when Finland's most legendary folk music ensemble JPP joins forces with vibraphonist Panu Savolainen, better known from the jazz side.

The repertoire, which combines jazz improvisation with the Kaustinen fiddle playing, consists not only of Panu Savolainen's more recent compositions, but also of JPP's classic pieces as well as Charlie Parker repertoire performed in 2020. The new album by Panu Savolainen & JPP will be released in October 2023.

Vibraphonist Panu Savolainen is known as a versatile and expressive musician and composer in jazz, classical and other acoustic music. JPP has been known as a reformer and messenger of Finnish folk music for over 40 years. In addition to the fiddle, JPP’s playing consists of double bass and harmonium. The band´s musical roots go all the way to 1700s, and originates from the musical heritage of the Järvelä family.

Panu Savolainen | vibraphone
Mauno Järvelä | violin
Arto Järvelä | violin
Tommi Pyykönen | violin
Matti Mäkelä | violin
Timo Myllykangas | bass
Timo Alakotila | harmonium

Duration approx. 2 h (incl. intermission)

TICKETS
Ticket prices: 20 € normal / 11 € pensioner / 8 € students, unemployed, children (ages 3-17)

Cloakroom fee: 3 €

Ticketmaster Finland across the country. A service fee is included in the ticket price. A separate Ticketmaster order fee of 1,50–2,00 € per order is added. Tickets without a service fee from Culture Centre Valve. A limited amount of Kaikukortti-tickets are available.

A series ticket is available for the Autumn 2023 OMJ Jazz & Etno series. The series ticket is on sale until September 20, 2023. Limited amount. The series ticket includes all 12 autumn season 2023 OMJ Jazz & Etno concert series’ concerts.