Meet Estonia’s ascending pop star ALIKA! The evening will kick off with a Q&A with the artists, where she will dish out all the Eurovision gossip, tell us what motivates her as a creator and what life is like in the fast lane. This will be followed by an intimate unplugged-style concert, where you’ll experience a different side of ALIKA’s pop anthems.

ALIKA is a rising pop artist and powerhouse vocalist from Estonia. She is the winner of the 8th Estonian Idol and she represented Estonia at Eurovision 2023. Her power ballad "Bridges", which was co-written by internationally acclaimed producer Wouter Hardy (known for co-writing Duncan Lawrence’s “Arcade”), brought Estonia 8th place in the competition, with her vocals and strong live performance earning her international praise. Alika received 5 awards at the Estonian Music Awards 2024: Artist, Female Artist, Debut Album, Album and Song of the Year.

ALIKA has been performing since she was a child and has successfully competed in various singing competitions throughout her career, such as The Baltic Voice, New Wave Junior, Kaunas Talent, and Berlin Perle.

She is currently signed to Universal Music and has released numerous singles, like Bon Appetit, C'est la Vie, You, Too Much and Õde ütles, which have charted on local radio stations. Most recently, she released her debut album titled ALIKA which features 13 songs in English, Estonian, Russian and Ukrainian spanning genres from rock to pop to ballads.

An evening of folk tunes with diatonic accordionist Kert Krüsban, named "Best solo musician in Estonia of 2022"

Back in 2005, Kert found his passion for playing diatonic accordion and learned his first tips from Lahemaa Rahwamuusikud, which is a folk group from his home country. He finished his studies in “Traditional Music” and majored in Estonian diatonic accordion at Heino Eller Tartu Music College in 2019. Three years later, Kert was given the title of “Vabariigi pillimees” (“Best solo musician in Estonia”) by the President of Estonia. So what can you expect when you come to his performances in Toronto? You’ll hear his original songs, Estonian folk tunes, and maybe even a bit of Canadian folk thrown into the mix.

The event is hosted in Estonian.

Tickets $20/$15 for students

BLOK presents LEMON BUCKET + SVJATA VATRA + POLKY + DJ MCHI in collaboration with ESTONIAN MUSIC WEEK

February 11th marks BLOK Music Festival’s triumphant return with a all-star line-up of east-euro bands celebrating freedom and culture under peaceful skies at Toronto's legendary Opera House.

Special guest of the night: Estonian-Ukrainian alt-folk band SVJATA VATRA, flying directly from Tallinn for the show. They're been leading Baltic support of Ukraine both culturally and financially since the beginning of the war, but have been exploring the intersection of Estonian and Ukrainian traditions for over a decade since frontman Ruslan Trochynskyj left famous Ukrainian band Haydamaky to live in Estonia.

Also with us, guerrilla-folk party-punks Lemon Bucket Orkestra, still high off their recent performance with Eugene Hutz of Gogol Bordello and ready to return to their home venue of the Opera House.

Polky will add their neo-village approach to Polish and Ukrainian folk music to the mix. You might have caught them recently playing in the Eaton Centre for thousands of unsuspecting Christmas shoppers, but you're gonna want to hear them on the Opera House's brand new system.

And DJ McHi will fill in the gaps with a fresh set of Ukrainian dub remixes featuring Dakha Brakha, Balaklava Blues, GO_A, and Kalush Orchestra.

Buy Tickets

$30 early bird (until January 23)

$40 presale

$50 door

Presented by BLOK collaboration with Estonian Music Week and Canadian Heritage.

Needing a pick me up on these grey, dreary days?

Come shake off the winter blues with us at this energy-packed, folk-punk filled night of great music and good times! Tear up the floor with those fresh, new moves you picked up and prepare yourselves for a blast of Cossack Viking folk rock by Ukrainian-Estonian powerhouse Svjata Vatra. Grab your friends and check it out, you won’t want to miss it… catch you there!

PWYC (Pay-What-You-Can), at the door

Svjata Vatra

Ukrainian-Estonian Svjata Vatra (“Holy Fire”) plays folk music based on traditional songs, nostalgic children’s games and Baltic melodies, with a fresh punk attitude.

Svjata Vatra has been exploring the intersection of Estonian and Ukrainian traditions for over a decade since the frontman Ruslan Trochynskyj left the famous Ukrainian band Haydamaky to live in Estonia. The band has been leading Baltic support of Ukraine both culturally and financially since the beginning of the war.

Let us know you’re planning to attend and RSVP on Facebook.

Presented by VEMU/Estonian Museum Canada, EMW and Cotton Factory.

Itching to get those feet moving? Needing a pick me up on these dark winter nights? Join in a night of great music and dancing with tantalizing and "hypnotic" trance dance folk music group Hypnosis Negative! The duo explores the roots of dance in their modern original interpretations of international and traditional repetitive dance music with inherent trance-like “hypnotic” listening and movement qualities. The night starts with a traditional folk dance workshop for those that are wanting to brush up on their moves, followed by a performance by the duo where you can show off those new skills featuring local folk dance group Kungla helping get those feet moving. Time to put your best foot forward… see you there!

Hypnosis Negative

Hypnosis Negative, the sensation of being turned inside out from dancing, chasing your own feet across a creaking wooden floor, music that started before you can remember and shows no sign of stopping. A new collaboration between Estonian flutist Katariina Tirmaste and Canadian violinist Robert Alan Mackie, Hypnosis Negative interprets a punchy repertoire of traditional music inspired by a dance that has spilled over its supposed end time and descended deep into the night.

Their debut album “Three Corners” features 10 tracks of traditional tunes, primarily from Estonia and the southeast United States, reimagined for modern partner dancing. Tirmaste and Mackie have experienced firsthand the psychedelic experience available to musicians and dancers alike when a single tune is played for an extended time – the music on “Three Corners” dreams of condensing this experience into concise arrangements the colour of poppies and the texture of sparkling water. “Three Corners” guest features Spanish percussionist Juan de la Fuente Alcón crafting aggressive, earthy grooves and head-spinning textures.

DOORS: 6:30 PM // SHOW: 7 PM

Cash bar, coffee and refreshments

Presented by: VEMU/Estonian Museum Canada, Estonian Music Week

 All aboard the *new* Spadina bus: funk bands Lexsoul Dancemachine (Estonia) and the Shuffle Demons (Toronto) are teaming up to give free concerts around Toronto from the top of a SightSeeing double decker bus. The *not so secret* locations throughout Toronto will be revealed via our social media and website, no tickets necessary just bring your dancing shoes. 

A lucky group of people will get to ride on the bus with the bands and get a VIP experience. Hosts Jaymz Bee and Branko are sure to keep the party rolling and each stop will feature a little taste of Estonia.

Contest winners will be contacted via email.

When Lexsoul Dancemachine decided to come to Canada they wanted to share the stage with Canada’s funnest and funkiest bands. The legendary Shuffle Demons turned out to be the perfect fit. Both bands have a reputation for captivating stage shows all the way down to their matching splashy attire. The parallels continue, the Shuffle Demons even have a connection to Estonia (the band performed there in 1991 just days before the country gained its independence), and both bands are famous for their love of buses. Torontonians will be familiar with Shuffle Demons hit Spadina Bus, but might not know Lexsoul Dancemachine made national news for performing atop a moving bus for 3.5 hours in Tallinn. 

The bands decided to create an all new “bus route” with a series of free pop-up concerts on Sep 21. The free concerts are in support of Lexsoul Dancemachine’s Canadian tour, featuring a double bill with the Shuffle Demons at Axis Club Theatre (Toronto) on Sep 23.

Here's the bus schedule:

7-7:30PM - 3 Madison Ave. (beside Tartu College Student Residence)

8-8:30PM - 268 Augusta Ave. (in front of Supermarket)

8:45-9:15PM - 458 Queen St. W. (next to DROM Taberna)

These pop-up concerts are presented by Tartu College, Estonian Museum Canada / VEMU, Estonian Music Week, and funded by the Government of Canada and sponsored by Koger Valuations Inc. and Northern Birch Credit Union.

Contest Rules:

No purchase necessary. Must be a resident of Ontario. Transportation to and from pickup/drop-off locations not provided. Must be at least 19 years of age. One entry per person will be counted.

Quickly gaining ground on the world stage as both a composer and musician, young violist and multi-instrumentalist Kristjan Kannukene showcases his virtuosic musical and compositional talents through a unique, vivacious performance at the cozy and inviting Tranzac Club.  

Kristjan Kannukene

Kristjan Kannukene (1996) has explored various musical landscapes within his performative career. Thus far, he has received wide recognition for his vocal talents. In collaboration with piano virtuoso Rein Rannap, he released an album titled “KEELATUD! Ruja varased laulud, Eesti esimene rokkalbum 43 aastat hiljem” (PROHIBITED! Ruja’s Early Repertoire, Estonia’s First Rock Album 43 Years Later), and a film documenting the process of making the record was produced as well. Spurred on by his love of rock, Kristjan later released his own debut album titled “333.” Soon thereafter,  his first major performance “ORG#MAD” took place at the artistic festival “Klaaspärlimäng” (Glasspearlgame), featuring a repertoire for viola and chamber orchestra. Blending rock and classical music together, he performed Bach’s violin concerto in A-minor on the electric guitar along with the bachFest orchestra. While he was studying in London, he collaborated with modern dancers through improvisation. Within the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre’s 100th anniversary year, he composed the music for the joint performative collaboration between the academy’s School of Theatre and NUKU Theatre called “Tuulte pöörises” (Whirlwind). Kannukene has performed several of his own compositions at London’s Wigmore Hall and at the Fuentidueña chapel of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Recently he took part in various master classes for the viola in Italy and Switzerland, among them famed Japanese violist Nobuko Imai’s workshop. Just this summer, Kristjan released his first improvisational album in collaboration with Iranian-based cellist Roxanna Albayati titled "Daste Ma دست ما.” 

Kannukene recently finished and received his master’s degree for classical viola studies at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and will continue this fall towards a master’s in modern improvisation. In 2018-2019, he furthered his studies at London’s Trinity Laban conservatory. Among other achievements, the young musician won first place within the stringed instrument category at the international classical music competition “Kaunas Sonorum 2017” and the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research presented him in 2018 with the title of Student of the Year. Kristjan belongs to the fraternity Fraternitas Liviensis. 

PWYC (recommended $10), walk-in seating

Estonian Music Week is a project by Estonian Museum Canada / VEMU.

Presenting Partners: Kotkajärve Metsaülikool (Forest University) , Tranzac Club

Collegium Musicale performs their “Sounds of Freedom” concert, a collection of pieces by Estonian contemporary composers (including Arvo Pärt, Veljo Tormis, Pärt Uusberg and Erkki-Sven Tüür) written after independence in 1991.

Collegium Musicale

Renowned Estonian choir Collegium Musicale captivates audiences with their high-calibre performances and powerful sound. The group’s repertoire extends from renaissance to contemporary music, including oratorios and operas. A very special place in their repertoire belongs to Estonian contemporary composers including Arvo Pärt, Veljo Tormis and Erkki-Sven Tüür. Collegium Musicale’s mission is to offer a dynamic range of musical emotions and be ambassadors of Estonian music throughout the world. During its 11 year history, the choir has enjoyed many international collaborations, frequent concert tours and performances at the top tier festivals. The choir is in high demand, giving approximately 40 concerts a year. Collegium Musicale has been recognized with numerous awards including Choir of the Year in Estonia, a distinction the group has received three times. Conductor Endrik Üksvärav is well known in his own right, debuting as a conductor of the Estonian Song Festival in 2019, conducting a choir of some 20,000 singers and to an audience of over 60,000.

Conductor Endrik Üksvärav (b. 1980) has received degrees from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre in conducting (BA and MA) and has studied the trumpet and French horn. In 2012 he began his studies in early music singing at the Royal Conservatory of the Hague (the Netherlands). He participated as the tenor soloist in Arvo Pärt and Robert Wilson’s “Adam’s Lament”. In addition to Estonia, Üksvärav is also active as conductor and singer in various countries in Europe, foremost in the Netherlands. In 2018, the King of the Netherlands decorated Endrik Üksvärav with a medal of the Order of Orange Nassau “for special merits for society”. 2019 July marked Endrik Üksvärav’s debut as a conductor of the Estonian Song Festival, conducting a choir of some 20,000 singers and to an audience of over 60,000.

Major Funding for this project is provided by the Estonian Foundation of Canada.

Special funding for this concert provided by the Estonian Embassy in Ottawa.

Estonian Music Week is a project by Estonian Museum Canada / VEMU.

Support: Estonian Integration Foundation, Estonian Ministry of Culture

In collaboration with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and the Cotton Factory, EMW presents a unique performance by Collegium Musicale and members of the HPO inside the historic Cotton Factory.

This concert highlights two generations of Estonian composers pushing the boundaries of choral repertoire. The first generation, Arvo Pärt (1935 – ), was the most performed living composer in the world from 2011 to 2018. Like a funnel, the 2002-composed Salve Regina work swirls inward becoming ever-more “concentrated and grave until it reaches the deepest point.” (Pärt, 2012) Rising star Estonian-Canadian pianist Erik Kreem joins for a performance of Erkki-Sven Tüür’s (1959 -) Reekviem (1994). Tüür whose roots are in progressive rock is considered among the most original and influential of his generation. The Reekviem choral mass “raises a Gregorian chant out of mediaeval ooze and sets it loose in postmodern orbit with frightening beauty.” Tüür’s 2022 acapella composition For Ukraine is written as an homage to the people of the war-torn country.

The concert is accompanied by the Odesa Photo Days festival’s exhibit Ukrainian Frontline Photography, bringing about troubling parallels between the Baltic history under Soviet occupation and the devastating potential of current Russian ambition. Hamilton’s historic Cotton Factory promises to provide a striking backdrop for these emotionally heavy works and the photo exhibition.

Collegium Musicale

Renowned Estonian choir Collegium Musicale captivates audiences with their high-calibre performances and powerful sound. The group’s repertoire extends from renaissance to contemporary music, including oratorios and operas. A very special place in their repertoire belongs to Estonian contemporary composers including Arvo Pärt, Veljo Tormis and Erkki-Sven Tüür. Collegium Musicale’s mission is to offer a dynamic range of musical emotions and be ambassadors of Estonian music throughout the world. During its 11 year history, the choir has enjoyed many international collaborations, frequent concert tours and performances at the top tier festivals. The choir is in high demand, giving approximately 40 concerts a year. Collegium Musicale has been recognized with numerous awards including Choir of the Year in Estonia, a distinction the group has received three times. Conductor Endrik Üksvärav is well known in his own right, debuting as a conductor of the Estonian Song Festival in 2019, conducting a choir of some 20,000 singers and to an audience of over 60,000.

Conductor Endrik Üksvärav (b. 1980) has received degrees from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre in conducting (BA and MA) and has studied the trumpet and French horn. In 2012 he began his studies in early music singing at the Royal Conservatory of the Hague (the Netherlands). He participated as the tenor soloist in Arvo Pärt and Robert Wilson’s “Adam’s Lament”. In addition to Estonia, Üksvärav is also active as conductor and singer in various countries in Europe, foremost in the Netherlands. In 2018, the King of the Netherlands decorated Endrik Üksvärav with a medal of the Order of Orange Nassau “for special merits for society”. 2019 July marked Endrik Üksvärav’s debut as a conductor of the Estonian Song Festival, conducting a choir of some 20,000 singers and to an audience of over 60,000.

Major Funding for this project is provided by the Estonian Foundation of Canada.

Estonian Music Week is a project by Estonian Museum Canada / VEMU.

Support: Estonian Integration Foundation, Estonian Embassy in Ottawa, Estonian Ministry of Culture

Partners: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, The Cotton Factory

Do you have little ones in your family? On Saturday October 23rd at 12:00 PM , come down to Tartu College (310 Bloor St W) for a fun afternoon of kids' music and a story reading from author and musician Vincent Teetsov and his friend and drummer extraordinaire, Stefan Loebus.

Vincent will be your guide through the colourful world of Pumpkin and Stretch, into a mysterious cave and a forest abounding with silly, jazzy, and cultural creatures.

You can also *watch online* through the Estonian Music Week Facebook page!

In-person tickets will be available on Friday, October 8!

Join us for the final instalment of ‘Memories of Home’ with classical pianist and composer Erik Kreem!

Streaming on Facebook Live and Youtube. RSVP or subscribe today!

Erik Kreem is an emerging Toronto-based Estonian-Canadian composer and performer eager to share his dynamic artistic voice. His music has been described as “fresh” and “inventive,” whose “elements emerge with surprise” (Estonian Life), while reflecting the work of his predecessors of the past two centuries. Initially establishing his musical perspective as a solo pianist and broadening his artistic horizons as a cellist, vocalist, and accompanist, Erik has rapidly expanded his compositional oeuvre beyond the piano to encompass chamber, vocal, and large ensemble works.

We start the night with a conversation about Kreem's musical beginnings, his home life growing up and formative musical experiences. Followed by a concert where Erik Kreem presents Heino Eller's work, "six pieces of his Childhood Suite, which in my mind brings out the feeling of a dream; like a child flying out from their bedroom window, powered by magic and wonder. Finally, Kreem will share some improvisations to bring the evening to a close.'' (Vincent Teetsov, Estonian Life.)

The Memories of Home Online Concert Series embraces the duality of having roots in one country while starting afresh in another. In a global society characterized by immigration, many Canadians are familiar with memories that compete for the title of “home”. Such memories might be fleeting images or feelings deep down inside – vague or distinct – conjuring up an attachment to place.

In the current climate of reflection, such memories are more precious than ever. We asked artists to show us what memories of home mean to them. Together, we embark on a multi-disciplinary journey exploring the recollections of place through music, dance and film.

Huge thank you to our series partner Northern Birch Credit Union and concert partner Heinsoo Insurance for their kind support!

Join us for April’s instalment of ‘Memories of Home’ with Classical and Flamenco guitarist Roman Smirnov!

Streaming on Facebook Live and Youtube. RSVP or subscribe today!

Born in Estonia, Smirnov's musical studies took him to Russia, Israel and Germany before crossing the Atlantic to Canada. Smirnov's musical influences span the globe. He has studied with the greats (Tiit Peterson, A. Fauchi and Joseph Urshlmi) and played everything from Russian metal to jazz. With dazzling technique and virtuostic flare he brings creative approaches to Baroque, Hebrew and Chinese music. A seemingly infinitely versatile musician, you'll find Roman playing solo, in duos and ensembles, as well as accompanying singers.

The Memories of Home Online Concert Series embraces the duality of having roots in one country while starting afresh in another. In a global society characterized by immigration, many Canadians are familiar with memories that compete for the title of “home”. Such memories might be fleeting images or feelings deep down inside – vague or distinct – conjuring up an attachment to place.

In the current climate of reflection, such memories are more precious than ever. We asked artists to show us what memories of home mean to them. Together, we embark on a multi-disciplinary journey exploring the recollections of place through music, dance and film.

Huge thank you to our series partner Northern Birch Credit Union for their kind support!

https://www.northernbirchcu.com/

Northern Birch Credit Union Presents:

Memories of Home

Online Concert Series

Tiina Kiik with Tuulikki Bartosik

Special guest Julia Aplin

For showtime reminder:

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1722840144553585

or subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/VEMUESC

The Memories of Home Online Concert Series embraces the duality of having roots in one country while starting afresh in another. In a global society characterized by immigration, many Canadians are familiar with memories that compete for the title of “home”. Such memories might be fleeting images or feelings deep down inside – vague or distinct – conjuring up an attachment to place.

In the current climate of reflection, such memories are more precious than ever. We asked artists to show us what memories of home mean to them. Together, we embark on a multi-disciplinary journey exploring the recollections of place through music, dance and film. The series commences on January 29, 2021 and runs until May.

The Memories of Home Online Concert Series begins with two female performers central to expanding the sonic capabilities and breaking through genre barriers of the accordion. Toronto-based musician and educator Tiina Kiik reimagines contemporary classical compositions for the accordion bringing unexpected textures to the instruments.

Estonian accordionist and composer Tuulikki Bartosik is slated to record a special performance for the concert. The series of Bartosik’s original compositions is a meditation on her rural homeland of Rõuge, Estonia, and her travels around the world as a performing artist. Fast becoming one of the world’s leading contemporary accordionists, Bartosik draws inspiration for her music from ancient Scandinavian and Ugric tradition. Bartosik will be streaming from the ancient St Catherine's Monastery which is one of Tallinn's oldest buildings, founded by Dominican monks back in 1246. The monastery once had its own brewery and hospital, but was destroyed in 1524. The church, which actually sits inside the monastery is currently used for concerts and theatre performances. 

Streamed at https://www.facebook.com/EstonianMusicWeek and https://www.youtube.com/user/VEMUESC

Huge thank you to our series partner Northern Birch Credit Union for their kind support!

https://www.northernbirchcu.com/

Join us in the celebration of 50 years of Tartu College on Facebook live with Erik Laar!

Erik Laar is an experimental multi genre producer, turntablist, vocalist, and instrumentalist. Erik's special blend of electronics brings together' organic analog with a digital filter. Big bad beats with a soft side. Born and raised in Toronto with Estonian roots, his career has often taken him to perform in UK and California. Since 2004, Laar is the owner, director, and instructor at Off Centre DJ School.

Listen to some of Erik Laar's work on https://soundcloud.com/eriklaar

In September we started a series of live-stream concerts to celebrate a landmark in the Estonian diaspora history here in Toronto with Kaili Kinnon. Tartu College has been a hub for Estonian academic and cultural life for 50 years. As a home for the Estonian academic organizations, Museum of Estonians Abroad, Estonian Life newspaper, the archives, library - we are acknowledging the people who built Tartu and have kept it successfully running for half a century.

Estonians are a singing nation so naturally we find music the best way to celebrate. We hope you can all join us from the comfort of your homes!

Throughout the fall, our online concert series will take you on a musical journey to different parts of Tartu College building that has many stories to tell.

***Postponed

The Nordic Voices Concert Series is bringing Kristjan Randalu to Hamilton on March 28!

Join us at The Cotton Factory (270 Sherman Ave. East, Hamilton) and enjoy the breathtaking compositions and technical wizardry that Randalu brings to every performance. Kristjan will be joined by three Canadian jazz greats: Neil Swainson, Terry Clarke, and Reg Schwager.

Kristjan Randalu is one of the most compelling pianists of his generation, sought after as soloist, collaborator AND composer, his music described by Jazz Times as an "unnameable exotic land".

His numerous recordings as both soloist and collaborator include a Grammy nomination in 2006 and Jazz Album of the Year at the 2012 Estonian Music Awards. His awards include the 2007 Jazz Award of Baden-Wuerttemberg, the 2011 Elion Jazz Award, the 2014 Music Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia and Jazz Composer of the Year 2018 in Estonia.

***Postponed

The Nordic Voices Concert Series is bringing Kristjan Randalu to Toronto for two nights on March 26 & 27!

Join us at Jazz Bistro (251 Victoria St., Toronto) and enjoy the breathtaking compositions and technical wizardry that Randalu brings to every performance. Kristjan will be joined by the engaging, lyrical saxophonist Mike Murley Music on March 26 & the unique vocalist Genevieve Marentette on March 27. Hosted by Jaymz Bee.

Kristjan Randalu is one of the most compelling pianists of his generation, sought after as soloist, collaborator AND composer, his music described by Jazz Times as an "unnameable exotic land".

His numerous recordings as both soloist and collaborator include a Grammy nomination in 2006 and Jazz Album of the Year at the 2012 Estonian Music Awards. His awards include the 2007 Jazz Award of Baden-Wuerttemberg, the 2011 Elion Jazz Award, the 2014 Music Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia and Jazz Composer of the Year 2018 in Estonia.

***Postponed

For tickets ($30) and dinner reservations, please call Jazz Bistro (416) 363-5299. Show starts 9pm.

***Postponed***

The Nordic Voices Concert Series is bringing Kristjan Randalu to Toronto for two nights on March 26 & 27!

Join us at Jazz Bistro (251 Victoria St., Toronto) and enjoy the breathtaking compositions and technical wizardry that Randalu brings to every performance. Kristjan will be joined by the engaging, lyrical saxophonist Mike Murley Music on March 26 & the unique vocalist Genevieve Marentette on March 27. Hosted by Jaymz Bee.

Kristjan Randalu is one of the most compelling pianists of his generation, sought after as soloist, collaborator AND composer, his music described by Jazz Times as an "unnameable exotic land".

His numerous recordings as both soloist and collaborator include a Grammy nomination in 2006 and Jazz Album of the Year at the 2012 Estonian Music Awards. His awards include the 2007 Jazz Award of Baden-Wuerttemberg, the 2011 Elion Jazz Award, the 2014 Music Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia and Jazz Composer of the Year 2018 in Estonia.

***Postponed

For tickets ($30) and dinner reservations, please call Jazz Bistro (416) 363-5299. Show starts 9pm.