Concerts
Upcoming concerts
Honey B & T-Bones 40th Anniversary & Espoo Big Band
Wed 15 Nov 2023 Tuulensuun Palace, Tampere
Tue 28 Nov 2023 Savoy Theatre, Helsinki
Sat 9 Dec 2023 Tapiola Hall, Espoo
Espoo Big Band, consisting of the country's best and most sought-after musicians, will perform on the Merry, Merry Chiristmas tour with singers Marika Tuhkala and Sami Pitkämö as soloists. Conductor Marzi Nyman has arranged the songs in a swinging form suitable for Espoo Big Band and the soloists.
Some of the songs can be found on EBB's Christmas album, where the band's soloists were Aili Ikonen, Sami Pitkämö, Maria Ylipää and Maarit Hurmerinta. The album also featured guest appearances from American singers Kurt Elling, Ruthie Foster and saxophonist Lenny Pickett.
The duration of the concert is approximately 2 hours including intermission.
Sami Pitkämö, vocals
Marika Tuhkala, vocals
Marzi Nyman, conductor
Espoo Big Band
Tickets 32–43 € + delivery costs (from 1,50 € lippu.fi)
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