New festival
Milano Jazz Vibes
invites you to experience high-quality jazz in a truly unique setting. We kick things off with special “Nordic Jazz Days” at the stunning Teatro della Cattedrale di San Lorenzo Maggiore, on 13–14 September 2025, showcasing the very best from the Finnish and Estonian jazz scenes.
Get ready for an unforgettable journey through nordic jazz music
Here's a glimpse into the event schedule
13.09
6:00 PM
Doors open
6:05 PM
Wine bar open
6:30 PM
Photo exhibition
7:00 PM
Concert
14.09
6:00 PM
Doors open
6:05 PM
Wine bar open
6:30 PM
Photo exhibition
7:00 PM
Concert
Get ready to immerse yourself in an extraordinary jazz experience
Nordic jazz days
But what exactly is Nordic? And what does jazz sound like up there?
Maja Mannila TRIO feat. Alessandro Nitti (FIN / IT)
The Finnish rising star Maja Mannila and her jazz trio will captivate you with their soulful energy, dazzling virtuosity, and fresh Nordic elegance.
Villu Veski & Tiit Kalluste (EST)
The renowned Estonian duo Villu Veski & Tiit Kalluste will transport you into the magical embrace of Nordic nature, blending it with the sensual pulse of tango.
More about artists
Maja Mannila (FIN)
Finnish singer, pianist, and composer Maja Mannila is a vibrant and multifaceted voice in today’s Scandinavian jazz, soul, and R’n’B scene. Her international career took off when her trio performed as the rhythm section in Iiro Rantala’s project Flock, touring Central Europe in 2021–2022 and earning widespread recognition. Coming from a family of musicians, Maja has a deep musical intuition. She values freedom, improvisation, and playfulness—elements that bring authenticity and freshness to her music. Maja Mannila Trio features two of Finland’s most promising young talents: drummer Severi Sorjonen and bassist Johannes Granroth. Together they create a dynamic foundation for Maja’s English-language originals, blending soulful vocals with contemporary grooves. In addition to her trio, Maja has performed as a soloist with the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra and the Kaunas Big Band. In 2023, her trio represented Finland at the Nordic Jazz Comets showcase and has since performed in Germany, Sweden, the UK, Slovenia, Estonia, and in Japan in late 2024. Her debut album Up & Down (2022) received glowing reviews in the Finnish media. The follow-up, Seasons, was released in November 2023, cementing her position as one of the most exciting new voices in Finnish jazz. “The Helsinki-based trio is led by Maja – a singer, composer and pianist with a truly unique tone and incredible vocal control. I relaxed into a deck chair and let their original music wash over me—a mix of old-school soul, snappy funk bass lines, and intimate instrumental moments, punctuated by Maja’s whistling and drifting rhythms that stopped passers-by in their tracks.” — Georgie Harold-Moss, Manchester Jazz Festival 2024
Villu Veski & Tiit Kalluste (EST)
“Nordic Tango – emotional landscapes in tango rhythm” Estonian jazz legends Villu Veski (saxophone) and Tiit Kalluste (accordion) have created a unique musical universe where the lyrical beauty of the Nordic nature meets the passionate soul of tango. Their music tells stories of silence and storms, forests and seas, light and shadow — capturing a vast emotional landscape in a single melody. The duo gracefully blends classical European tango, jazz improvisation, and elements of contemporary chamber music. The concert program includes influences from tango nuevo as well as from their evocative island-inspired repertoire — music shaped by the sounds, solitude, and sense of freedom found on Estonia’s remote northern isles. The result is a deeply moving musical experience that transports the listener to a timeless and borderless emotional space. This is music that needs no translation — only an open heart. The music of Villu Veski and Tiit Kalluste is not merely a tribute to the great masters of tango, but also a distinctive artistic expression, seamlessly blending tango’s fiery rhythms with the freedom of improvisation. Their performance in Milan promises to be an unforgettable evening, where tango’s melancholy and passion intertwine with Nordic sensitivity and jazz-inspired freedom.
Welcome
If you’re a jazz lover seeking something truly special in the heart of Milan this September, Milano Jazz Vibes is the place to be!
Meet the masterminds behind this extraordinary event
Brought to you by a passionate team of organizers who strive to create an exceptional experience for music lovers.
Paolo Michelozzi
general manager
Paolo Michelozzi is based in Milan and has maintained strong ties with the Nordic countries for many years. With a deep passion for jazz and international collaboration, he is now stepping into a new role as the producer of a forthcoming jazz music festival, bringing fresh energy and vision to the European jazz scene.
Oleg Pissarenko
Artistic director
Oleg Pissarenko is a renowned Estonian musician and promoter of jazz culture. With over 25 years of experience on the music scene, he has received numerous accolades, including the Order of the White Star, Class V, awarded by the President of Estonia, and the title of Musician of the Year by Estonian Public Broadcasting.
Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed sponsors whose support has made our music event possible.
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