S/S Andania Brought Jazz to Finland - 100th Anniversary Concert

Name: S/S Andania Brought Jazz to Finland - 100th Anniversary Concert
Start: 2026-10-06T19:00:00+03:00
End: 2026-10-06T19:00:00+03:00
Location: Savoy-teatteri

took place · 6 Oct 2026

Savoy-teatteri, Helsinki

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Classic Jazz Society of Finland presents: JAZZSUOMI 100 - S/S Andania Brought Jazz to Finland - 100th Anniversary Concert.

Classic Jazz Society All Stars performs under the direction of conductor Antti Sarpila. Guest vocalist Elina Kardén joins the ensemble, while pianist Seppo Hovi shares stories about the history of Finnish traditional jazz.

Duration approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including intermission. Age rating: S.

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Classic Jazz Society All Stars
Elina Kardén
Seppo Hovi

About: Antti Sarpila

A clarinettist rooted in the Benny Goodman tradition, Sarpila brings decades of international stage experience to every performance - from Carnegie Hall to Finnish summer festivals. His Swing Band, now past its 40th year, keeps classic jazz alive with a repertoire that spans dixieland, swing and the great American songbook.

30+

Albums released on own label since 1990

40+

Years leading Antti Sarpila Swing Band (founded 1982)

American tours performed

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Tracks

Tribute to Benny Goodman1992 album; also the name of the landmark 1988 Carnegie Hall concert where Sarpila performed as soloist

Swing Is HereRecorded with Mark Shane, Len Skeat and Joe Ascione (1995); a signature swing showcase

Summit Meeting with Allan Vaché1996 Nagel Heyer Records release; highlights Sarpila's standing among top international jazz clarinetists

Huhtikuu PorisOne of the best-known tracks by Antti Sarpila Swing Band, a Finnish jazz standard

Antti Sarpila Swing Band 30th Anniversary - Ultimate Collection 1982-2012Comprehensive career retrospective spanning three decades of recordings

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