UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra and the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra are packing a big sack of birthday surprises containing a brilliant selection of jazz standards and classics. The party will be hosted by pianist Iiro Rantala and conductor Teemu Takanen, whose compositions will crown the swinging and stylish evening.
Jelly Roll Morton (1890–1941): King Porter Stomp (sov./arr. Teemu Takanen) (1923)
George Gershwin (1898–1937): Rhapsody in Blue (sov./arr. Teemu Takanen) (1924)
George Gershwin (1898–1937): I Got Rhythm (sov./arr. Teemu Takanen) (1930)
Juan Tizol (1900–1984) / Duke Ellington (1899–1974): Caravan (sov./arr. Teemu Takanen) (1949)
Charlie Parker (1920–1955): Confirmation (sov./arr. Teemu Takanen) (1945)
Miles Davis (1926–1991): Kind of Blue (sov./arr. Teemu Takanen) (1959)
Iiro Rantala (1970–): Bob Hardy (sov./arr. Teemu Takanen)
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Chick Corea (1941–2021): Spain (sov./arr. Teemu Takanen) (1971)
Keith Jarrett (1945–): Country (sov./arr. Teemu Takanen) (1978)
Dave Grusin (1934–): Mountain Dance (sov./arr. Teemu Takanen) (1985)
Kenny Kirkland (1955–1998): Dienda (sov./arr. Teemu Takanen) (1987)
Russel Ferrante: Spirit of the West (sov./arr. Teemu Takanen) (1998)
Teemu Takanen (1984–): Melancholia (sov./arr. Teemu Takanen)
Iiro Rantala (1970–): Tough Stuff (sov./arr. Teemu Takanen) (2024)
Iiro Rantala (1970–): How Long Is Now (sov./arr. Teemu Takanen) (2016)
Yes, but only before or after the concert. During the concert we just want you to enjoy the music. This way you won’t disturb the musicians or other audience members.
Only the orchestra has a dress code. You can dress as you like.
You can give the ticket to a friend or donate it to a music student by calling 09-3102 2700 or sending an e-mail to helsinki.philharmonic@hel.fi by 3pm on the day of the concert.
