In the organizer's words:

Fuchsthone Orchestra

The Fuchsthone Orchestra stands for the future of the large-scale jazz format. With an expanded line-up including violin, vocals and electronics, it shows how unexpected and visionary a large jazz ensemble can sound. Led by Christina Fuchs and Caroline Thon, the 22-piece ensemble forms a dynamic sound cosmos between brute tutti passages and Maria Schneider-style wind voicings, moments of silence and collective improvisations of chamber music sub-units. At the Telekom Forum, the orchestra will present its second album, a collaboration with the brilliant young vibraphonist Evi Filippou, which will be released in 2026. A brilliant departure and a "Right now!" in times of local and global political upheaval.

Christina Fuchs, Caroline Thon - direction, composition, conducting
Roger Hanschel, Julian Drach, Veit Lange, Julius van Rhee, Kira Linn - saxophone
Simon Eckert, Matthias Knoop, John-Dennis Renken, Matthias Bergmann - trumpet
Philipp Schittek, Matthias Schuller, Moritz Wesp - trombone
Wolf Schenk - bass trombone, tuba
Zuzana Leharová - violin
Filippa Gojo - voice
Laia Genc - piano
Andreas Wahl - guitar
Alex Morsey - bass
Jens Düppe - drums
Eva Pöpplein - electronica, live samples
Evi Filippou - vibraphone, percussion

UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra feat. Jazzmeia Horn

The UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra celebrates its 50th anniversary - and brings international brilliance to the stage with US star Jazzmeia Horn. According to the New York Times, the award-winning and three-time Grammy-nominated singer is one of the "most exciting young vocalists in jazz" and is mentioned in the same breath as greats such as Nancy Wilson and Betty Carter. Her concerts inspire audiences worldwide. UMO is one of the most renowned jazz orchestras in Northern Europe, featuring the crème de la crème of the country and has worked with legends such as Dizzy Gillespie, Natalie Cole and Gregory Porter. Guest conductor Jukka Eskola is an outstanding trumpeter and Finland's leading jazz musician. Together, the ensemble and guest soloist present newly arranged highlights from Horn's albums A Social Call and Dear Love. A glittering celebration!

Jazzmeia Horn - Vocals
Jukka Eskola - direction, conducting
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra

Price information:

Tickets for the double concert: Cat. 1: 65 €, reduced 46 € Cat. 2: 55 €, reduced 39 € 'Cat. 3: 45 €, reduced 32 € incl. fees