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Perjantain jazzklubi: Jazz Jkl Collective feat. Aki Rissanen at Poppari
Courtesy of Finnish Jazz Federation | Posted on January 25, 2024
When
Fri, February 23, 2024
17:00
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Musicians
Aki Rissanen
pianoAbout
Tickets 15/10 €
In the February sessions of Jazz Jkl Collective, the phenomenal and internationally acclaimed pianist Aki Rissanen will showcase his artistry. The audience can expect a performance of the music of the great lyrical innovator of jazz piano, Bill Evans, along with compositions by Rissanen himself.
The distinctive playing style of Bill Evans (1929–1980) has influenced jazz pianists for several generations. Throughout his career, the pianist recorded and performed with many significant jazz musicians, including his participation in Miles Davis's classic album Kind of Blue. However, Evans left his lasting mark on the history of jazz through his interpretations of jazz standards and his profound compositions with his own piano trio....