Evento

New Helsinki w/ Creosote Jazz Collective

Monterey Court is pleased to welcome from Brooklyn N.Y., Olli Hirvonen, the 2016 winner of the Socar Montreux Jazz Electric Guitar Competition and his band New Helsinki to the Monterey Court stage for one night only.
OLLI HIRVONEN (http://www.ollihirvonen.com/ [3]) is a Finnish electric
guitarist currently based in Brooklyn, NY. Fluent in various styles
from jazz to rock to more experimental sounds, he has formed a highly
unique style combining these different influences. Aside from winning
the Montreux competition, his accolades include being chosen as the
Artist of The Year of Pori Jazz Festival in 2011, and serving as the
Performer of The Year 2014-2015 for the Finlandia Foundation. Hirvonen
has appeared in various recordings, and released his own debut album
"Detachment" in April 2014. He holds degrees from Manhattan School of
Music and Sibelius Academy.

New Helsinki is a new group put together by Hirvonen to perform his
original jazz compositions, combining influences from his Nordic roots
with the energy of rock, and the swing of modern American jazz. The
group features Hirvonen on guitar, Luke Marantz on piano and
keyboards, Marty Kenney on bass, and Nathan Ellman-Bell on drums. They
are releasing their debut album in 2017, featuring Walter Smith III on
saxophone and Adam O'Farrill on trumpet.
You can hear the album here:
https://soundcloud.com/ollihirvonen-1/sets/new-helsinki-mixes/s-YMi8a

Michael Moynihan is a jazz saxophonist based in Tucson who's recent cd release "Chronicles" has garnered him recognition and praise from jazz aficionados.
Michael will be joined by:

Matt Mitchell guitar
Tristan Rogers vibes
Jack Wood bass
Nathan Hooker drums