Well, no offense to Utah -- actually, a lot of offense to Utah, maybe the great State of Illinois apologized for expelling the Mormons, but that doesn't mean I have to like 'em -- but I don't really associate jazz with y'all either.
At least Tapiola, Espoo has April Jazz 2004, an international jazz festival from the 21st through the 25th. Among the artists is/are Earth Wind & Fire Experience feat. Al McKay All Stars:
Al McKay had been an instrumental force behind the music of Earth Wind & Fire from the beginning. After his departure in 1981, Earth Wind & Fire landed only one more hit.Earth Wind & Fire – has touched the hearts of two generations with their incredible music. Al MacKay was one of the masterminds and sound-shapers behind their success.
From 1973, when he first joined the Earth Wind & Fire, Al was responsible not only for a lion’s share of the group’s instantly recognizable sound, but was also writer and co-writer on some of their most enduring hits.
Some people are just so much better at writing their bios, have you noticed that? I still don't have a proper About Me page here, and it's been years. . .
. . . sorry, I digress. Want to know more? See the Introduction from Martti Lappalainen, Artistic Director, April Jazz 2004:
From April 21 to 25 2004 the awakening Finnish spring will welcome its first major music festival, the 18th April Jazz Espoo. April Jazz has become established as the largest annual jazz event of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. Its top class international events at the Espoo cultural Centre, versatile program of merrymaking in the E.ON jazz marquee and laid back, late night jam sessions at the Tapiola Garden Night Club have made April Jazz Espoo the most eagerly awaited spring happening in Finland.
Stop snickering back there, damn you.
Minor editing, as I don't think the intro'd been proofread by a native speaker. Or anyone else.
Found the festival site following an ad link at NewsRoom Finland. What was I doing there, you ask?
Nothin'.
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