# Event Details - **Event Name**: Pekka Pylkkanen Valentine Day Concert feat Miami Pianist Jim Gasior - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Valentine Day Concert with Pekka Pylkkanen feat . Miami pianist Jim Gasior Saturday Feb 14.2026 2pm - Doors open 1.30pm. Meet and Greet after Concert. Tickets $20 Inc coffee service ABOUT Pekka Pylkkänen (born 1964) is a multi-award-winning saxophonist and composer, widely recognized as one of Northern Europe’s leading, globally-working musicians. Renowned for his virtuosic talent and expressive style, he has performed extensively across the globe — from Europe to Asia, the Americas, and Africa. His international career includes collaborations with numerous acclaimed musicians, and his work as a soloist, recording artist, and educator continues to earn praise worldwide. Pylkkänen has appeared in top clubs, concert halls, and majorjazz festivals in over 70 countries. As a soloist and bandleader, he has performed more than 2,500 concerts, including appearances at prestigious festivals such as the Hong Kong Jazz Festival, Beijing Jazz Festival, Trondheim Jazz Festival, Copenhagen Jazz Festival, National Arts Festival (South Africa), Providencia Jazz Festival (Chile), Yokohama Jazz Promenade, Yarasum Jazz Festival, Beijing Concert Hall, Pescara Jazz, Thailand International Jazz Conference, and many others. In Finland, he has graced major events such as the renowned Pori Jazz Festival andApril Jazz Festival. In 2024, Pekka completed a highly successful North African tour with performances in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, followed by tours in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Brazil, Japan, France, Italy, China, Hong Kong, and Mexico. So far in 2025, he has toured China, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Kosovo, Japan, and the Philippines, with upcoming performances scheduled in Korea, China (again),Hong Kong, Taiwan, Italy, Morocco, Tunisia, Mexico, and India. Early in his career, Pekka worked for several years with Finland’sNational Jazz Orchestra (UMO Jazz Orchestra), where he performed modern contemporary repertoire and was often featured as a soloist. Beyond performing and composing, Pylkkänen is also a highly respected educator. He has held several full-time academic positions in Finland and has conducted clinics and masterclasses at over 80 music universities, conservatories, and colleges around the world. He has served as Artist- in-Residence on dozens of occasions in countries such as Finland, Italy, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brazil, Portugal, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Additionally, he has led numerous summer jazz seminars in Italy as artistic director. His discography includes several acclaimed albums: Pekka Pylkkänen: Pekka’s Tube Factory (1999) Tube Factory: Opaque (2001) Tube Factory: Listen!(Lumino Records / Starsing Records for China) Nu Bottega (2020, Challenge Records International, with an Italian all-starlineup) Pekka Pylkkänen & Eric Ineke (2022, Challenge Records) Pylkkänen’s contributions to jazz have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. He received the IAJE Award in New York (2007) and the Moods Jazz Award in Switzerland (2013), acknowledging his excellence as a saxophonist and composer. Additionally, he has been honored for his cultural ambassadorship: by the Municipality of Buenos Aires (2009), the Mayor of La Paz, Bolivia (2005), and the Finnish–Peruvian Association (2003), reflecting his global impact and ability to connect with audiences through his music Welcome ! Tickets can be purchased in advance www.finlandhouse.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lantana/pekka-pylkkanen-valentine-day-concert-feat-miami-pianist-jim-gasior/200029482855840 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, jazz, concerts, art, valentines-day, contests, performances, workshops, meet-and-greet, business, meetups, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 10 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Lantana - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: 301 W Central/Finlandia Blvd, Lantana, FL - **lat**: 26.57671 - **long**: -80.05414 - **full address**: 301 W Central/Finlandia Blvd, Lantana, FL, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Pekka Pylkkanen Valentine Day Concert feat Miami Pianist Jim Gasior - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/202b9962527b26e7ae904e812ab443c2bc110d6dae5abd212b21267b8b51cf7d-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc480504-gmir?v=1770896863 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Pekka Pylkkanen Valentine Day Concert feat Miami Pianist Jim Gasior being held? - **A:** Pekka Pylkkanen Valentine Day Concert feat Miami Pianist Jim Gasior takes place on Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 301 W Central/Finlandia Blvd, Lantana, FL, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Pekka Pylkkanen Valentine Day Concert feat Miami Pianist Jim Gasior? - **A:** Pekka Pylkkanen Valentine Day Concert feat Miami Pianist Jim Gasior is organized by Suomi Talo - Finland House. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Pekka Pylkkanen Valentine Day Concert feat Miami Pianist Jim Gasior is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lantana, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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