Monday 02.03.2026 klo 19.00
Rica Bar (Kristiinankatu 5b, ) | Free entrance

The Swedish-Finnish group Lexingtone opens Turku Jazz Festival week with grooving hard bop energy. Formed by award-winning stars of Nordic jazz, the quartet draws inspiration from the New York jazz scene of the 1960s and the spirit of the legendary Blue Note label – the band’s name refers to the label’s address, 767 Lexington Avenue. Lexingtone’s highly anticipated second album Hard Bop Tango, released in early 2025, continues along the path set by their debut album Hypto Krypto (2019): rhythmically vibrant, melodic, and dynamic music infused with both heart and soul.

Erik Palmberg – trumpet and flugelhorn Joona Toivanen – piano Martin Sundström – bass Paul Svanberg – drums

At Monday Jazz Happening, the evening’s band always performs the first set starting at 7:00 PM, followed by jam sessions where music students, hobbyists, and jazz professionals come together.

Monday Jazz Happening is produced by the Turku Conservatory and Jazz City Turku Association in collaboration with Rica Bar. During the 2025–2026 academic year, Monday Jazz Happening celebrates its 20th anniversary! Free admission. Welcome to listen and make music!