World-class singer Lizz Wright interprets the most beloved jazz classics with UMO Helsinki

On Friday, 7 March, Savoy JAZZFest will be hosting a concert by the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, led by Ed Partyka, with the vocalist Lizz Wright, an American jazz and gospel singer with a magnificent voice. Wright, who is visiting the Savoy Theatre for the first time, is known for her stunning alto, which embraces the soulfulness and depth of the singer’s strong gospel background.

The concert repertoire consists of George and Ira Gershwin’s beloved songs such as Summertime, I’ve Got a Crush on You, I Got Rhythm and They Can’t Take That Away from Me. At Savoy JAZZFest, both soulful ballads and irresistible swing are heard, customised into full-bodied big band arrangements by the renowned Jim McNeely.

The same ensemble and concept were seen in the sold-out Huvilateltta in 2019, when Helsingin Sanomat wrote a praiseworthy review of the concert, describing it as “musical luxury”. The concert was the first appearance of the acclaimed conductor Ed Partyka in leading UMO. Now the circle closes, as the concert at Savoy JAZZFest will be one of Partyka’s last as UMO artistic director.

Read the Helsingin Sanomat newspaper’s review of the concert by Lizz Wright and the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra from 2019 on the Helsingin Sanomat website (https://www.hs.fi/kulttuuri/art-2000006209009.html)

Concert duration: approx. 2 hours, including an intermission.

Stalls 18+, a licensed (alcohol-serving) area. The balcony is a non-licensed area without an age limit.