Elena Mindru & UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan – Conducted by Ed Partyka

UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra and Elena Mindru honour Sarah Vaughan's 100th anniversary with concerts at Vuotalo and Kanneltalo.

Sarah Vaughan (USA 1924–1990) is considered one of the greatest singers in jazz history. The power and the richness of her voice, the extraordinary wide range and the inventiveness and virtuosity of her improvisations made her the Queen of Bepop. The legend released more than 50 albums, and was awarded both an Emmy and a Grammy.

We will hear some of Vaughan's most beloved songs, such as Misty, Tenderly and Broken Hearted Melody. Conductor Ed Partyka.

Elena Mindru (b. 1988) is one of the best Finnish jazz singers. Known for her charismatic performances and improvisations, Mindru regularly performs as a soloist with large orchestras in both her home countries, Finland and Romania, among other countries. She has published five jazz albums under her own name, the latest Hybrid in 2022. Mindru has also gained recognition as a composer and has written several works for big band, symphony orchestra and smaller ensembles. www.elenamindru.com

UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra is the only professional orchestra in Finland specialised in jazz and new rhythm-oriented music. The big band of 16 musicians plays about 100 concerts every year in Finland and abroad. The orchestra plays a diverse range of modern music that is on the pulse of the times. The programme consists from jazz to soul and classical music, mixing old and new in surprising way, from children to senior citizens. www.umohelsinki.fi

A ”Deeper into the Show” discussion event is held before the concert at 17:15 in Vuosaari House’s Café Pokkari. The discussion event is free of charge for ticket holders. During the talk, the conductor Ed Partyka and the soloist Elena Mindru will provide background for the concert. The language of discussion is English. The aim of the event is to offer the listeners a more in-depth concert experience.