Maja Mannila & Johannes Granroth on the Jazz Federation's pilot tour

The duo Maja Mannila & Johannes Granroth will perform on the Finnish Jazz Federation’s pilot tour, giving not only public evening concerts but also performances in schools and care homes. The tour, which focuses on the Swedish-speaking regions of Finland (Svenskfinland), will include visits to Turku, Nauvo, Korpo, Kirkkonummi, and Pietarsaari.

The internationally noted singer-pianist Maja Mannila and guitarist-bassist Johannes Granroth perform their own compositions as well as their favorite songs – ranging from pop to folk music – in their own distinctive style, where one can find shades of R’n’B and jazz. The duo offers an intimate concert experience, highlighted by playful improvisation and soulful expression.

Both musicians are active members of Granroth’s band Peela as well as Mannila’s trio, which has already performed in Japan, Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

“Mannila’s deep, honeyed voice is among the very best this country has to offer. Her use of the voice is natural and effortless, with virtuosity that is truly world-class.” 
– Aleksi Näsänen, Turun Sanomat, March 4, 2023

Maja Mannila & Johannes Granroth

Maja Mannila – vocals, keyboards
Johannes Granroth – guitar, bass

Concert Venues and Dates

19.11. at 13.00 Turku, Kotikunnas Residential Home / Jazz City Turku ry
19.11. at 17.00 Turku, Forum Kortteli, Flame Jazz Club / Jazz City Turku ry
20.11. daytime Nauvo, Nauvo, Kyrkbackens skola / Korppoo Jazz ry
20.11. at 19.00 Nauvo, Restaurant L’Escale / Korppoo Jazz ry
21.11. daytime Korpo, Skärgårdshavets skola and Outer Archipelago School / Korppoo Jazz ry
21.11. at 20.00 Korpo, Restaurant-Hotel Hjalmar’s / Korppoo Jazz ry
26.11. at 14.00 Kirkkonummi, Kirkkonummi Service Home / Kirkkonummi Dept. of Culture
26.11. at 18.00 Kirkkonummi, Library House Fyyri / Kirkkonummi Dept. of Culture
27.11. at 13.10 Pietarsaari, Jakobstads Gymnasium / Jazzoo r.f.
27.11. at 20.00 Pietarsaari, Restaurant Station 23 / Jazzoo r.f.

The tour is supported by Svenska kulturfonden, William Thurings stiftelse and the Finnish Music Foundation MES.

Jazz – heard and seen!

Finnish Jazz Federation’s essential form of operation is national touring. The annual touring activities enable approximately 100 concerts in 40 different locations all over Finland. The concerts mainly take place in their member organizations. Tours include both in-house productions and collaborations with external producers.

Photo: Sofia Jernroth