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Great Voices #1: China Moses (US) feat. UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra at Savoy-teatteri

Courtesy of Finnish Jazz Federation | Posted on April 1, 2020

Where

Savoy-teatteri
Kasarmikatu 46-48
Helsinki
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When

Thu, November 5, 2020
17:00

About

UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra presents a new concert series dedicated to stellar vocalists! The first show in the series will see American jazz singer and songwriter China Moses perform in Finland for the very first time. Having won over audiences around the world, this power woman will take jazz to a new era and create her own standards. The collaborative concert will be conducted by UMO Helsinki’s new chief conductor and artistic director, the American-Austrian Ed Partyka.
Great Voices concert series will be kicked off with a brand new program that will be especially arranged for China Moses and UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, called “The Jazz Heart of Soul”. This program will pay homage to the soulful side of vocal jazz and to female soul greats, some well-known and some forgotten, such as Randy Crawford, Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald and Millie Jackson. Audience members can expect the golden voice of China Moses to be supported by the full breadth and power of the jazz orchestra, as well as moments featuring the outstanding soloists of UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra in intimate dialogue with our amazing guest vocalist....

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