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Paikalle voi saapua klo 16.00 alkaen jolloin on puoli tuntia aikaa tehdä tilauksia ja asettua mukavasti, luetaan yhdessä hiljaa klo 16.30-17.30 jonka jälkeen voi jäädä vielä hetkeksi juttelemaan muiden lukijoiden kanssa. Peruutathan ilmoittautumisesi ajoissa jos et pääsisikään paikalle!

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​You can arrive at the venue from 4 pm onwards, and there will be 30 minutes to order drinks and snacks before the silent reading hour. We'll read from 4.30 to 5.30 and afterwards you can stay and chat for a little while. Please cancel your registration if you can't make it!

New York–born bassist Josh Levine joins Joe Peri (from NYC, Grammy winner with Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett) and Pyry Brandt (young Finnish rising star pianist) for an evening of modern swing and intuitive interplay. The trio moves fluidly between classic and contemporary jazz, creating warm, spontaneous energy in the intimate setting of El Fant.

Part of the El Fant’s infant eyes Jazz Series, celebrating Nordic and international jazz voices in Helsinki.

Infant Eyes Jazz Series: Johanson / Holthoer / Kovalainen
Tuesday, November 12 at El Fant 20:00

Free Entry

Jazz vocalist Iina Johanson has studied in some of the leading jazz schools in the Nordics and is now completing her master’s degree at the Sibelius Academy. Her expressive style carries echoes of Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, and Carmen McRae, blending soulful phrasing with effortless technique.

Together with pianist Markus Holthoer and bassist Riku Kovalainen, the trio will present their interpretations of American Songbook standards alongside beloved jazz classics — a warm, intimate evening of timeless melodies.

This November, El Fant welcomes TI Boyz from Brasil — a European-based jazz group known for their unique fusion of Bossa Nova, Samba, Calypso and modern Jazz.
The duo, Italo José (Brazil) on seven-string acoustic guitar and vocals, and Terry De Coteau (Trinidad & Tobago) on tenor, alto and soprano saxophones, creates rich acoustic arrangements full of rhythmic invention and emotional warmth.

Their music revives the elegance of the 1950s and 1960s Brazilian sound while adding a contemporary touch, capturing the beauty of music in a subtle and captivating way — the kind that makes the audience dream as if in love for the first time.

Join us for a night of rhythm, melody and light.

Aromatic coffee and fluffy Japanese donuts for your weekend afternoon🔅

Naoto(JP) and Maria (JP) return to host another cozy pop-up at El Fant, offering freshly brewed coffee and soft, handmade donuts. Each cup and donut is prepared with care, creating a slow, comforting rhythm perfect for an unhurried Saturday.

Saturday 22nd November 14:00–18:00
at El Fant

A sweet afternoon of good coffee, good company, and quiet joy☕️

Trumpeter Vid Sketa leads this dynamic trio featuring Tuomo Purhonen on double bass and Okko Saastamoinen on drums. Their set moves between original compositions in the spirit of hard bop and inventive arrangements from the American Songbook.

Each musician brings a distinct voice rooted in the jazz tradition, and together they create a sound that feels spontaneous, balanced and deeply alive — like a three-piece puzzle falling perfectly into place.