Elojazz: Opening Concert

31.7.2024

Opening concert for Elojazz 2024 is held at Pyhän Tuomaan Church, Mielikintie 3, 90550 Oulu, starting at 18.00.

18.00 - Joris Roelofs Solo
Danish-born bass clarinetist, alto saxophonist and composer Joris Roelofs passionately combines music and philosophy in his works. Roelofs has a solid background in classical music and has played since the age of 16 in prestigious European jazz orchestras and performed with Brad Mehldau, Lionel Loueke and Meg Stuart, among others. Roelofs is praised for the depth and multidimensionality of his musical expression and his mastery of improvisation. He is considered a musician who masters his instrument both technically and emotionally.

Currently, Roelofs heads the jazz clarinet department at the Amsterdam Conservatory and explores the relationship between music and philosophy in his articles and lectures. He has composed works for various instruments and ensembles, and he has also recently received a composition grant to write two works based on Nietzsche's philosophy.

 

19.15 - Teemu Viinikainen Solo
Jazz guitarist Teemu Viinikainen's playing combines expressive power, swing and virtuosity. Strong presence, sensitivity and the beautiful tone of the guitar emerge as the main sensations when listening to him.

Perhaps Viinikainen's biggest merit can be considered his demand as a skilled credit guitarist for several top bands, and his most important and long-term collaborator has been saxophonist Jukka Perko with numerous different bands. Viinikainen has also performed with world-class musicians such as Joe Lovano, Vince Mendoza and Randy Brecker and has been a soloist with most Finnish symphony orchestras.


Information

Time

31.7. klo 18.00

Address

Pyhän Tuomaan kirkko, Mielikintie 3, 90550 Oulu

Tickets

28

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