The program for Åland Sea Jazz is now ready and ticket sales are underway! 

7.6.2024

The Åland Sea Jazz, now in its fourth edition, invites you to enjoy a high-class and memorable jazz weekend! This intimate event in Mariehamn marks the end of the summer Archipelago Sea Jazz festival season, and we are already looking forward to when the top jazz artists will take over Mariehamn on August 9-10, 2024, during the festival.

PROGRAM:

FRIDAY, August 9, 2024

  • 19:00 Ulf Wakenius Solo (SE)
  • 20:30 Timo Lassy Trio (FI) @ Alandica, Strandgatan 33
  • 21:30 Jam session @ Compagniet, Hotel Arkipelag, Strandgatan 35

SATURDAY, August 10, 2024

  • 15:00 Hampus Adami Solo (SE) @ Sjöfararkapellet, Sjökvarteret, Österleden 110
  • 19:00 Nina Mya: Jazz Meets Gospel (FI)
  • 20:30 Whatclub (AX) feat. Antti Sarpila (FI) & Hampus Adami (SE) @ Alandica, Strandgatan 33
  • 21:30 Jam session @ Compagniet, Hotel Arkipelag, Strandgatan 35

ARTIST PRESENTATION:

On Friday, August 9, at 19:00, the festival will be opened by the world-renowned Swedish jazz guitarist Ulf Wakenius. This Grammy nominee takes his audience on a rhythmic and melodic journey with his virtuoso playing at the Alandica Cultural Center.

At 20:30, the evening continues with the celebrated and expressive live energy of the Timo Lassy Trio, led by one of Finland’s most brilliant jazz artists. Alongside Lassy, bassist Ville Herrala and drummer Jaska Lukkarinen shine in the concert.

On Saturday, August 10, at 15:00, you have a unique opportunity to experience the rising star of jazz, Hampus Adami, in a solo performance at the unique venue of Merikorttelin Merenkulkukappeli. Hampus Adami plays both trombone and valve trombone and, despite his young age, has already established himself in the Swedish jazz scene.

At 19:00 at Alandica, Nina Mya Trio takes the stage with the program “Jazz Meets Gospel.” Nina Mya is an award-winning Finnish jazz singer who tastefully blends jazz, soul, and gospel in her music. Joining her on stage are pianist Henri Mäntylä and saxophonist Joonatan Rautio, who bring a jazzy touch to the gospel interpretations through improvisation.

At 20:30, the esteemed Ålandic Whatclub, featuring guest soloists Antti Sarpila (FI) and Hampus Adami (SE), will close the evening at Alandica. Whatclub was nominated for the Nordic Council Music Prize in 2023, drawing inspiration from the “gypsy swing” or “jazz manouche” style created by Django Reinhardt in Paris between the world wars. feat. Antti Sarpila is an award-winning and internationally recognized clarinet master, sought after as a soloist on jazz stages around the world. Hampus Adami is once again a rising star in the Swedish jazz scene, and we will hear much more about his achievements!

On both evenings, the jazz festivities continue after the concerts with free jam sessions in the Dyningen ballroom at the adjacent Hotel Arkipelag, where the audience can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and spontaneous music from festival artists, guest artists, and local musicians. Entrance via the restaurant Compagniet.

TICKETS: 

Pre-sale tickets for all concerts are available from Tiketti. When purchasing tickets from Tiketti, it is possible to support the important work of the John Nurminen Foundation in protecting the Baltic Sea.