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Jazz-Espa: Ilmari Rönkä & Mikko Antila Duo at Espan Lava
Where
Espan Lava
Esplanadi
Helsinki
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When
Tue, July 29, 2025
10:30
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The music of the duo by saxophonist-flutist Ilmari Rönkä and vibraphonist Mikko Antila is chamber music jazz, which allows space for colors and shades. The repertoire of the duo, established in spring 2024, consists of new compositions by Rönkä and Antila, where the duo format is fully utilized: the warm harmony of woodwinds and vibraphone, the melodiousness of the pieces and the rhythmic energy of the duo captivate the audience. The compositions are influenced by classical and Brazilian music as well as the tradition of jazz.
The duo released the EP Dancing Petals digitally in December 2024, and artist Maisa Immonen produced a captivating surreal animation for the piece Petal Dance. The ensemble will record a full-length album in the summer of 2025. ...