OASBB 20 years feat. China Moses

This year, the Oulu All Star Big Band celebrates its 20th anniversary, and the milestone will be marked in grand style at Elojazz with the OASBB’s festive club night at the atmospheric RioLive venue.

The soloist for the evening is internationally acclaimed jazz and soul singer China Moses, whose charisma and soulful interpretations captivate audiences time and time again. Moses has brought vocal jazz into a new era, establishing her own unique standards. Born in Los Angeles and raised in Paris, she inherited her star quality from her mother, the legendary singer Dee Dee Bridgewater. Moses released her first single at just 16. Throughout her career, she has paid tribute to the great blues and jazz vocalists who have inspired her, such as Dinah Washington, Nina Simone, and Etta James. Her R&B roots shine through in her ability to convey emotion through lyrics and bring depth to every note.

The concert will be led by conductor and trumpeter Jukka Eskola, the artistic director of the Oulu All Star Big Band and a leading figure in Finnish jazz. Eskola is known for his many solo projects and as a member of groups such as The Five Corners Quintet and Ricky-Tick Big Band. He has performed on over 200 albums and has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Yrjö Award and the title of Artist of the Year at the Pori Jazz Festival.

Jukka Eskola – conductor
China Moses – vocals
Oulu All Star Big Band