Style, skill and feeling β this evening is all about music and glamour!
London-based jazz singer Emma Smith joins the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra as guest soloist in October. The concert is part of UMOβs 50th anniversary season.
Emma Smith is one of the brightest stars on todayβs UK jazz scene, with a career on a sharp upward trajectory. She is known for her exceptionally magnificent and versatile voice, which spans traditional jazz and scat through to soul and blues. Smith is a captivating performer β both a refined interpreter and a fearless improviser. Smith is known as an artist who highlights feminine power and womenβs rights. She has an original take on many jazz classics, especially from a womanβs perspective. The concerts will feature Smithβs interpretation of beloved songs by, among others, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan and Thad Jones. The concert will be conducted by Teemu Takanen....
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Style, skill and feeling β this evening is all about music and glamour!
London-based jazz singer Emma Smith joins the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra as guest soloist in October. The concert is part of UMOβs 50th anniversary season.
Emma Smith is one of the brightest stars on todayβs UK jazz scene, with a career on a sharp upward trajectory. She is known for her exceptionally magnificent and versatile voice, which spans traditional jazz and scat through to soul and blues. Smith is a captivating performer β both a refined interpreter and a fearless improviser. Smith is known as an artist who highlights feminine power and womenβs rights. She has an original take on many jazz classics, especially from a womanβs perspective. The concerts will feature Smithβs interpretation of beloved songs by, among others, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan and Thad Jones. The concert will be conducted by Teemu Takanen.
The Savoy Theatre concert: Deeper into the show discussion event about concert in Restaurant Minne at 6:15 PM. Conversation is in English.
Emma Smith has performed with the hugely popular ensemble Postmodern Jukebox and collaborated with music legends such as Michael BublΓ©, Robbie Williams, Quincy Jones and Gregory Porter. Smith leads her own ensemble and released her debut album a few of years ago. She has earned multiple nominations and awards, including the Parliamentary Jazz Award, the Montreux Jazz Voice Competition and the London Music Awardsβ Rising Star Award. The most observant jazz fans may remember her as the soloist in Quincy!, the joint concert by UMO and the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra in spring 2024. www.emmasmithmusic.co.uk
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra β The Greatest Feats since 1975. Get ready to groove as we mark 50 years of achievements and mastery in jazz! UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra celebrates its 50th anniversary season from summer 2025 to spring 2026. Throughout these decades, the orchestra has been at the forefront of Finnish jazz. Over the years, UMO has recorded over 60 albums, received YrjΓΆ and Emma prizes, and even a Grammy nomination. The orchestra has shared the stage with international jazz stars as well as Finnish artists. One thing remains constant: the core of UMO is in new music. Join us for our anniversary season to look back on the past and celebrate our achievements, all while keeping our eyes firmly on the exciting future ahead. Come and celebrate together with the UMO! www.umohelsinki.fi
TyylillΓ€, taidolla ja tunteella β tΓ€stΓ€ konsertista ei puutu glamouria!
Lontoolainen jazzlaulaja Emma Smith saapuu UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestran solistiksi lokakuussa. Konsertti on osa UMOn 50-vuotisjuhlakauden ohjelmistoa.
Emma Smith on yksi tÀmÀn hetken brittilÀisten jazzlaulajien kirkkaimmista tÀhdistÀ, jonka ura on kovassa nousukiidossa. HÀnet tunnetaan poikkeuksellisen upeasta ja monipuolisesta ÀÀnestÀÀn, joka taipuu perinteisestÀ jazzista ja scattauksesta souliin ja bluesiin. Smith on valloittava esiintyjÀ, joka on samaan aikaan elegantti tulkitsija ja heittÀytyvÀ improvisoija. HÀn on kantaaottava artisti, joka nostaa esille erityisesti naisten oikeuksia. HÀnellÀ onkin omaperÀinen ote moniin jazzklassikoihin erityisesti naisen nÀkâkulmasta. Konserteissa kuullaan Smithin tulkitsemana rakastettuja kappaleita mm. Frank Sinatralta, Sarah Vaughanilta ja Thad Jonesilta. Konsertin kapellimestarina toimii Teemu Takanen.
Konsertin kesto n. 2 h, sis. vΓ€liajan
Savoy-teatteri: Konsertin sisÀltâihin syventyvÀ EnemmÀn irti esityksestÀ -keskustelutilaisuus pidetÀÀn Savoy-teatterin aulatilojen yhteydessÀ olevassa Minne-ravintolassa ennen konserttia klo 18:15. Keskustelu kÀydÀÀn englanniksi.
Emma Smith on ollut mukana huippusuositussa Postmodern Jukebox -yhtyeessÀ, tehnyt yhteistyâtÀ musiikkimaailman kerman, kuten Michael Bublén, Robbie Williamsin, Quincy Jonesin ja Gregory Porterin kanssa, johtanut omaa yhtyettÀÀn sekÀ julkaissut debyyttialbuminsa pari vuotta sitten. Erilaisia ehdokkuuksia ja palkintoja hÀnelle on kertynyt vino pino aina Parliamentary Jazz Awardsista Montreux Jazz Voice -kilpailuun ja London Music Awardsin the Rising Star Awardiin. TarkkasilmÀisimmÀt muistavat Emma Smithin UMOn ja Helsingin kaupunginorkesterin yhteiskonsertin solistina kevÀÀn 2024 Quincy!-konsertista. www.emmasmithmusic.co.uk
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra β The Greatest Feats since 1975. Jo 50 vuotta jazzin urotekoja ja taidonnΓ€ytteitΓ€! 50-vuotisjuhlakauttaan kesΓ€stΓ€ 2025 kevÀÀseen 2026 viettΓ€vΓ€ UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra on ollut vuosikymmenten ajan suomalaisen jazzin huipulla. Vuosien saatossa YrjΓΆ- ja Emma-palkittu ja Grammy-ehdokkaanakin ollut UMO on levyttΓ€nyt yli 60 albumia ja esiintynyt niin kansainvΓ€listen jazzin kΓ€rkinimien kuin kotimaisten artistien kanssa. Yksi on ja pysyy: UMOn ydin on uudessa musiikissa. Juhlakaudella muistellaan menneitΓ€ ja juhlistetaan saavutuksia, ja pidetÀÀn katse tiukasti tulevaisuudessa. Juhli yhdessΓ€ UMOn kanssa! www.umohelsinki.fi
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