Reija Lang Miehistö is my ultimate virgin trip into the world of Finnish language lyrics writing and also singing contemporary jazz in Finnish. And all this happens after some 11 years of making things in English only. Our music is all originals – self made “luomu” (a Finnish term for natural) from the dough to …
In 2013 I’ll introduce a new big band program which is inspired by the music of Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley, recorded originally in 1961. Arranger Erno Tiittanen has created a fresh interpretation with new flavours – cool rhythmic grooves, intensity of tones and when the band plays tutti – they really get wings and …
Reija Lang New Trio is building on the alluring acoustic sound – combining influences from the Afro-American jazz legacy and the European chamber jazz wave. The delicate and rarely heard sound is created with an interesting instrumentation – vocals, guitar, double bass and violin. The band members represent the ultimate Finnish musicianship in a very …
Big Band Suite For Vocals, Violin and Big Band ”Every Time I Feel The Spirit” presents a modern interpretation of gospel music, which is accompanied by contemporary European jazz tones, and is based on well-known original spirituals and gospels. Arranger Uwe Steinmetz is a respected German composer, arranger and saxophonist. In his compositional work he …
“Boogie Blues – A Tribute to Anita O’Day” concert tour was dedicated to the great lady of jazz, Anita O’Day (1919-2006). The concert tour memorised and respected her genuine vocal style, charisma and astonishing rhythmic and improvisational skills. I initiated this big band project already in April 2006 Â as I wanted to create something …
Burn Out Mama presents a unique collaboration between Finnish and British top notch jazz musicians in an ambitious and thought provoking tour de force. There´s something AlmodĂłvarian in the way Burn Out Mama do their thing. Burn Out Mama have created an intriguing and exciting sound and style. Weaving a poetic & mesmerising mix of …
Friday, 11.11.2022 at 7 pmVenue: Kylä Kahvila ja Baari, Mall of Tripla, Helsinki The opening gig of a brand new intimate jazz venue in Helsinki. I´ll be performing jazz classics with my longtime pianist, elegantly playing Lassi Kouvo. It´s gonna be a perfect duo galore – we are gonna spice up the autumn season in …
Reija Lang & Lassi Kouvo Duo, November 11, at 7 pm @Kylä, mall of tripla Read More »
Time: 29.9.2022@ 8-9 P.M.Place: Vernissa Culture House, Tikkurila I´ll be performing in Vernissa with this hardbop style dedicated band called Black C. The musicians on stage will be Arto Lehtola, sax – Markku Harjula, piano – Jarmo Nissinen, gtr – Curt Quarnström, bass – Esko Reivinen, drums
Ultimo Norte feat Reija Lang plays Santana Time: 19.8.2022 @ 7 P.M.Place: Juttutupa – Säästöpankinranta 6, 00530 Helsinki This band is a long time collaboration project and very special to me as I´ll be singing a totally different style of music – Santana. Ultimo Norte is a notoriously rhythmic band that makes you wanna move …
Ultimo Norte feat. Reija Lang, august 19 at 7 pm @ Juttutupa Read More »
Reija’s interest towards the free music led her in spring 2006 to a new collaboration project with percussionist shaman Otzir Godot and virtuoso violinist Zigrot Baude. As the team was originally build around alter egos – Reija digged deeper into her soul and discovered a secret and hidden twin sister, Karla Namak, the human voice …
