Estonian jazz celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2018

08.05.2019
Estonian jazz celebrated its 100th anniversary, and it’s more full of life than ever before. This year brought us over 20 new jazz albums, promotional events at foreign jazz festivals, publicity on the cover of international jazz magazine Jazzwise ...
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Anne Erm and Kirstjan Randalu got nominated for national culture awards

08.05.2019
The deadline for nomination for national culture awards was on 10 January 2019 and 89 creative individuals and groups were nominated to the committee. Of all the 89 nominees, 38 were presented for their long-time outstanding creative work and 51 indi...
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Jazz Estonia will start its 15th season on the 4th of January

08.05.2019
In 2018/2019, Jazz Estonia celebrates its 15th anniversary and will launch the spring season with a magnificent jazz party at NO Jazz Club (Sakala 3, Tallinn). The jazz club’s house band will play (Tanel Ruben – drums, Andres Alaru – double bas...
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Kadri Voorand signed record deal with German label

08.05.2019
Kadri Voorand signed a contract with influential German record company O-Tone Music. The company will publish her long-awaited new album in spring. Photo: Anu Hammer Kadri Voorand’s previous jazz album Armupurjus (Love Intoxication) was named the b...
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Big event of EV100 music programme: Nine Hymns to Freedom

08.05.2019
Several new works by 20 Estonian jazz composers will be brought to the listeners at Alexela Concert Hall. The composers wrote them in nine teams of different character. They focused on the values of Estonian existence that are important for them and ...
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Euroradio Jazz Orchestra played Kirke Karja’s works

08.05.2019
Euroradio Jazz Orchestra performed in Latvia in November 9 and 10. The orchestra performed works by Kirke Karja and other Baltic composers. Euroradio Jazz Orchestra had 17 members from various Estonian countries and the USA. The works were from three...
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EST-FRA Jazz Fest

27.08.2018
In September, the Jazz Estonia introduces EST-FRA Jazz Fest, a festival where Estonian and French jazz meet to build a bridge between two cultures. The festival takes place on September 26-28 in Estonian cities and celebrates the beginning of a new c...
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Estonian artists to perform at Pori Jazz Festival next Tuesday

11.07.2018
Estonian artists to perform at Pori Jazz Festival next Tuesday On Tuesday, 17 July the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia will be celebrated in Finland at the Pori Jazz Festival with the concerts of three Estonian jazz groups – Kadri Voor...
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9 Hymns to Freedom

19.06.2018
On November 28, nine ensembles of Estonian musicians will bring nine unique compositions on stage to celebrate the 100th birthday of Republic of Estonia. New works will be presented at the Christmas Jazz 2018 opening concert „9 Hymns to Freedom“....
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Estonian jazz to be performed this Saturday at the Gateshead Jazz Festival in England!

04.04.2018
On the initiative of the Jazz Estonia and Jazzkaar, we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia with jazz concerts in Belgium, England, Finland and Germany. This week, three Estonian jazz bands will perform at the Gateshead Int...
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Estonian jazz triumphant all over the world. Words by Anne Erm (Jazzkaar)

25.01.2018
Estonian jazz music has had a presence in foreign jazz clubs and concert venues for a long time, but it has been performed rather infrequently. This century however, Estonian jazz has reached a new level of popularity and the interest in Estonian jaz...
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“In the Beginning” by Maria Faust/Kira Skov won two Danish Music Awards

05.12.2017
The album “In the Beginning” by Maria Faust/Kira Skov, recorded in Ilmjärve church, won two Danish Music Awards – Jazz Composer(s) of the Year and Jazz Vocal Release of the Year....
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