Wed 15 April at 7 pm, Tapiola Hall, Espoo Cultural Centre
40 / 35 €

Dee Dee Bridgewater captivates with her explosive energy and unique interpretations!

The 40th April Jazz Festival opens with a concert where the Grammy- and Tony-winning jazz legend performs as a soloist with the Espoo Big Band.

Sat 18 April at 7 pm, Erkko Hall, Dance House Helsinki
45 / 40 €

Among Europe's most promising dance artists, Kimi Ervi and his dance company, together with the Aki Rissanen Trio, form a seamless union of music and movement, where the improvisation of live jazz and the rhythmic expression of contemporary dance merge into one breathing whole!

Wed 22 April at 6 pm, Tapiola Hall, Espoo Cultural Centre
40 / 35 €

The master of oriental mysticism, oud virtuoso and vocalist Dhafer Youssef performs for the first time in the Helsinki metropolitan area!

Thu 23 April at 6 pm, Tapiola Hall, Espoo Cultural Centre
40 / 35 €

Praised for her powerful solo albums and genre-defying artistry, Aili Järvelä joins forces with the Tapiola Sinfonietta in a captivating concert where modern songwriting meets symphonic sound.

Fri 24 April at 9 pm, Korjaamo Culture Factory, Helsinki
40 / 35 €

One of the most original pianists and composers of our time, Tigran Hamasyan, returns to Finland with his album Manifeste, which will be released in February. In his music, Armenian singing tradition meets jazz improvisation and the energy of progressive heavy rock.

Sat 25 April at 9 pm, Korjaamo Culture Factory, Helsinki
45 / 40 €

The Grammy winning charismatic master of Cuban music, singer-bassist Alain Pérez, and his orchestra bring the explosive energy of authentic timba and salsa to April Jazz! here