Jazz Finland 100 Ball with Elina Kardén & The Swingbirds / SwingingMamas
Jazz Finland 100 anniversary concert for the whole family! Mäkynen/Mannila/Koivistoinen/Antila/Mäensivu
Event date 5 Dec 2026
Time 17:00–18:00
Dance class 18:00–19:00
19:00 SwingingMamas
19:45 Elina Kardén & The Swingbirds
Let’s celebrate the 100th anniversary of Finnish jazz and the eve of Independence Day with a festive dance evening! The evening begins with a dance class led by Mikke Tilli and Marianna Manninen, where you can get acquainted with the swinging lindy hop. You can put your skills to use later in the evening when The Swingbirds, featuring Elina Kardén, lead you into the atmosphere of 1930s and 1940s swing jazz. The evening opens with the Salon-based SwingingMamas vocal ensemble. SwingingMamas is a vocal ensemble from Salo, founded in 2018 and made up of three music professionals. The group features singer-actress Saija-Reetta Kotirinta, music pedagogue Malla Pelo, and music teacher Maiju Valjus.
In addition to three-part singing, the trio also plays violin and flute. The ensemble is accompanied on piano and accordion by Janne Kuusinen. Their musical style consists of Finnish popular songs from the 1950s and 1960s as well as light jazz. Wherever Mamas perform, you can expect joy, colour, and beautiful singing! Elina Kardén and her jazz companions The Swingbirds perform authentic jazz music with a high-quality sound that suits both dancing and seated audiences. This exceptionally skilled group of musicians will take you on a journey back to the 1930s across the Atlantic. Jazz singer Elina Kardén captivates listeners with her authentic style, evoking the atmosphere of old tube radios and record players. For years, Elina has performed with various ensembles for lindy hop and rock & swing dancers, and this year she also appeared as the main act at the Scandinavian Shuffle dance event. She has also performed several times as the vocal soloist with the renowned UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra. Elina’s warm and rich voice ranges from delicate ballads to energetic scat improvisations – following in the footsteps of Ella Fitzgerald and Anita O'Day. A special feature of the singer’s artistry is her excellent vocal imitations, which she loves to use to entertain audiences.
In cooperation with: City of Salo, Musine, Salon Seuratanssiklubi
Time 17:00–18:00
Dance class 18:00–19:00
19:00 SwingingMamas
19:45 Elina Kardén & The Swingbirds
Let’s celebrate the 100th anniversary of Finnish jazz and the eve of Independence Day with a festive dance evening! The evening begins with a dance class led by Mikke Tilli and Marianna Manninen, where you can get acquainted with the swinging lindy hop. You can put your skills to use later in the evening when The Swingbirds, featuring Elina Kardén, lead you into the atmosphere of 1930s and 1940s swing jazz. The evening opens with the Salon-based SwingingMamas vocal ensemble. SwingingMamas is a vocal ensemble from Salo, founded in 2018 and made up of three music professionals. The group features singer-actress Saija-Reetta Kotirinta, music pedagogue Malla Pelo, and music teacher Maiju Valjus.
In addition to three-part singing, the trio also plays violin and flute. The ensemble is accompanied on piano and accordion by Janne Kuusinen. Their musical style consists of Finnish popular songs from the 1950s and 1960s as well as light jazz. Wherever Mamas perform, you can expect joy, colour, and beautiful singing! Elina Kardén and her jazz companions The Swingbirds perform authentic jazz music with a high-quality sound that suits both dancing and seated audiences. This exceptionally skilled group of musicians will take you on a journey back to the 1930s across the Atlantic. Jazz singer Elina Kardén captivates listeners with her authentic style, evoking the atmosphere of old tube radios and record players. For years, Elina has performed with various ensembles for lindy hop and rock & swing dancers, and this year she also appeared as the main act at the Scandinavian Shuffle dance event. She has also performed several times as the vocal soloist with the renowned UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra. Elina’s warm and rich voice ranges from delicate ballads to energetic scat improvisations – following in the footsteps of Ella Fitzgerald and Anita O'Day. A special feature of the singer’s artistry is her excellent vocal imitations, which she loves to use to entertain audiences.
In cooperation with: City of Salo, Musine, Salon Seuratanssiklubi
Phone: 040 187 3878
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