After‑club: Duo Virtanen/Huhtala + jam session – Savoy JAZZFest

Welcome to Minne Garden & Lounge to celebrate the closing night of Savoy JAZZFest on Saturday, March 7th, starting at 9:30 PM.

The after‑club atmosphere will be truly unmatched as the duo Virtanen/Huhtala — vibraphonist Olli Virtanen and double bassist Otso Huhtala — performs fresh interpretations of songs from the Great American Songbook as well as jazz classics by the likes of Horace Silver, Lee Morgan, and Grant Green. To top off the set, the stage will also be open for all willing jammers. Join us to enjoy the vibrant swing of jazz and the delicious offerings of Restaurant Minne, serving guests throughout the night.

Olli Virtanen is a vibraphonist completing his master’s studies in the Jazz Department at the Sibelius Academy. He leads the seven‑piece Olli Virtanen Group, whose debut album was released in October 2023, as well as the Virtanen/Niittynen Quartet, formed together with pianist Markus Niittynen and featuring top‑tier musicians. Virtanen has also performed with several other notable jazz artists.

Otso Huhtala is likewise a double bassist studying in the Jazz Department of the Sibelius Academy. He has performed actively with groups such as UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, Joonatan Henriksson Quintet, and Mikael Jakobsson Sextet, and has worked as a section musician alongside numerous Finnish and international stars.

Admission to the Savoy JAZZFest after‑club is free!

Entrance to the event is through the Savoy Theatre.