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THE first album - urban sagas of northern cities

The idea was unique: once a decade the top jazz musicians of Finland - most leaders of their own bands - join forces to create and album of new originally composed Finnish jazz. Two such records has already been made, first year 2017 and second 2024. First album told urban sagas of the light summer nights and cold and dark winters at the northern cities.

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- KAIRA


 urban

 

- KAIRA


 urban

 

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SAGAS

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SAGAS

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north

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north

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cities

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cities

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Video (Copy)


VIDEO

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VIDEO

shining star: documentary at studio

 

 

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The Band


KAIRA BAND

The Band


KAIRA BAND

meet the first album musicians

Markus Niittynen (piano, synthesizers, director), Jussi Lehtonen (drums and percussions), Sampo Tiittanen (bass), Joonatan Rautio (saxophone), Nina Mya (vocals) and Sam Huber (vocals).

THE MUSIC: lAURI KAIRA & MARKUS NIITTYNEN. LYRICS: EMMA LARSSON AND LASSE KURKI. 

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Nina Mya


Nina Mya


 Nina mya, vocals  

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Markus Niittynen


Markus Niittynen


Markus niitynen, piano + synth

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Jussi Lehtonen


Jussi Lehtonen


jussi lehtonen, drums and perc

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Sampo Tiittanen


Sampo Tiittanen


sampo tiittanen, bass

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Joonatan Rautio


Joonatan Rautio


joonatan rautio, saxophone

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Sam Huber


Sam Huber


Sam Huber, vocals

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