Jazz Festival Tudengijazz 2025 | Pärnu
Times and prices
06.03.25
LINE-UP:
Kristiina Valdman Quartet
RMF-Collective
Lee Quartet
• Kristiina Valdman Quartet is a fresh ensemble that performs original compositions by the band's vocalist. Their music blends influences from traditional jazz and Brazilian music with the singer's life experiences. Her performance embodies both lightness and deep emotional expression, soulfulness, playful melodic interpretations, improvisation, and a rich vocal range from smoky low tones to bright, soaring high notes.
Line-up:
Kristiina Valdman – vocals
Hector Lepe – guitar
Tuomo Purhonen – double bass
Teemu Mustonen – drums
• RMF-Collective is a group of friends united by their passion for improvised music. Inspired by the music of Steve Coleman, they perform in a spontaneous and unpredictable manner. These five musicians and one dancer take the audience on a musical journey through complex rhythms and melodic and harmonic inventions.
Line-up:
Dmitri Moissejev – trombone
Marten Männa – drums
Alec Aleksejeva – bass
Stella Liivik – keyboards
Richard Raun – guitar
Kaisa Marta Krause – dance
• Lee Quartet is an ensemble of young jazz musicians that combines fresh energy with innovative approaches to traditional jazz. The quartet does not confine itself to strict genre boundaries but allows the music to flow freely. Their performances aim to connect with the audience through improvisation, intriguing arrangements, and a strong musical message.
Line-up:
Kirte-Lee Keskel – vocals
Ilmārs Priede – double bass
Aron Talu – drums
Madis Sikk – piano
Read more about the collectives on the Tudengijazz website.
The Tudengijazz (TUJA) festival, dedicated to young musicians, will take place for the 43rd time from March 4–8, 2025, filling early spring days in Estonian cities with music from both local and international artists. Over the years, TUJA has featured nearly all of Estonia’s top jazz musicians and many rising young stars, including Jaak Sooäär, Oleg Pissarenko, Villu Veski, Kadri Voorand, Raul Sööt, Raivo Tafenau, Siim Aimla, Sofia Rubina, Joel Remmel, Laura Põldvere, Janno Trump, Rita Ray, Ingrid Rabi, Bianca Rantala, and many more.