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Live From Tallinn: The Necks, Phlox & The Jimi Tenor Band

by Martin Longley
May 2, 2026

The Necks Paavli Kultuurivabrik Tallinn, Estonia April 25, 2026 The Necks revel in their improvisatory nature, but they do observe a handful of self-imposed parameters. Their free-form excursions customarily evolve over the span of around an hour, and their gigs usually involve a pair of sets, mostly navigating contrasting approaches. Here ...

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Tallinn Music Week 2026

by Martin Longley
April 18, 2026

Tallinn, Estonia Various Venues April 9-12 2026 It is desired to prepare in advance. There are so many artists performing at Tallinn Music Week, so many venues taken over by record labels, promoters and/or festivals, that an attendee's valuable shape-shifting time will be preserved wisely by giving as many acts an advance ...

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Jazzkaar Festival 2026

by Nenad Georgievski
June 9, 2026

Jazzkaar festival 2026 Fotografiska / Von Krahl Theatre / Alexela Concert Hall / Philly Joe's Jazz ClubApril 25-May 2, 2026 Tallinn, Estonia Returning to Tallinn for the Jazzkaar festival for a second time felt a bit like visiting an old friend who always has something new to say. The atmosphere was ...

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Jazzkaar Interviews: Jason Hunter

by Martin Longley
April 30, 2026

Miles At 100 is now all-pervasive, as we celebrate the centenary of that shooting star pioneer of jazz trumpet. The currently-running Jazzkaar festival in Tallinn, Estonia, is also contributing to the retrospective rush, presenting a specially-conceived gig on Friday May 1st, assembled by the Stateside trumpeter Jason Hunter. Hunter was raised in Los Angeles, ...

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Jazzkaar Interviews: Donny McCaslin

by Martin Longley
April 25, 2026

Tallinn's nine-day Jazzkaar festival is one of Europe's finest, always strengthening its line-up via visiting Statesiders, native Estonians and a spread of acts from around the continent. One of its climaxes in 2026 will be the appearance of tenor saxophonist Donny McCaslin, striking out with his powerful and stable quartet lineup, and concentrating on 2025's Lullaby ...

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Estonian Pianist and Composer Rahel Talts Releases 'Back And Forth'

January 22, 2026

Estonian pianist and composer Rahel Talts returns with Back and Forth, a vibrant new album exploring nostalgia, transformation, and emotional growth through seven original compositions. Featuring award-winning British guitarist Rob Luft, the album brings together an international quintet of rising jazz talents from Estonia, Denmark, Poland, Lithuania, and the UK. Back and Forth was released on ...

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Viljandi Folk Music Festival 2025

by Martin Longley
August 12, 2025

Viljandi Folk Music Festival 2025 Viljandi Castle Hills Viljandi, Estonia July 24-27 2025 When your scribe first visited the Viljandi Folk Music Festival in 2021, it was still straggling along within the lockdown period, held with a reduced crowd capacity. The long weekend seemed perfectly well-attended, even under those circumstances, given ...

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Live From Tallinn: Eggvn, Oranssi Pazuzu & The Tallinn Ensemble For New Music

by Martin Longley
April 30, 2025

Eggvn Kino Maja April 19, 2025 Just on the perimeter of the Estonian capital's mystical Old Town, your scribe chanced upon the Tallinn Industrial Festival, a long evening that offered one of its most curious acts right at the beginning. Fortunate not to be missed, as an early arrival ...

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Jazzkaar Festival 2025

by Nenad Georgievski
May 15, 2025

Jazzkaar Von Krahl/Fotografiska Tallinn, Estonia April 20-April 26, 2025 When arriving in Tallinn, Estonia, the city reveals its quiet, timeless beauty--a place where medieval charm and modern energy coexist. It is a city where old-world atmosphere meets cutting-edge innovation, recognized as one of the most tech-savvy capitals in Europe. Despite its ...

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Jazzkaar Interviews: Kristjan Randalu

by Martin Longley
April 16, 2025

The Estonian pianist Kristjan Randalu gave one of the best performances at the 2021 Jazzkaar festival in Tallinn. It was the premiere of a work-sequence for the New Wind Orchestra, and it blew the audience on a wayward journey. Once again, Randalu will be delivering a premiere piece for Jazzkaar, opening up this year's 36th edition ...