International Jazz Day: Toivo Unt & ArtTrio - Classics in Jazz.
Wednesday, April 30, 8 p.m. at Philly Joe's Jazz Club
The creator of ArtTrio is Toivo Unt, who is also arranger of all the pieces, and has always been fascinated by the combination of classics, jazz and improvisational music. The soundscape of this lineup gets a special touch from the sound of the vibraphone and violin.
Toivo Unt has played in many international ensembles, such as Scan Trio, Baltic Quartet, Spirit of Life Ensemble (USA), Art of Trio (Japan, USA, Estonia), Dave Kikoski Trio (USA), Classics in Jazz (Ukraine, USA, Estonia), Baltic Jazz Trio and many more. Toivo Unt has been attracted by the combination of classical and jazz music (CDs „Paintings“, “Crossroads“, “Centenary“, “Bach, Pauls & Kamer“). At Estonian National Opera he has also been the author and leader of several Jazz ballets („In the Mood“, „Stillpoint“, “Black and White“, “Night and Day“, “Club“) and OperaJazz project.
Mai Rosenroth-Unt obtained her master´s degree at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, followed by an internship at the St.Peterburg Conservatory. Mai has played in Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, also performed as a soloist. She has participated in several different chamber ensembles and new music projects.
Tiit Joamets graduated as a percussionist from the Flemish Royal Conservatory (BA) and the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. He also graduated from Georg Ots Tallinn Music College in Tallinn, majoring in rhythm music on vibraphone. Joamets has participated in various ensembles and projects in both classical and jazz music. He is also a member of the Estonian Percussion Ensemble.
The trio will be joined by versatile musician, drummer and composer Toomas Rull as a guest performer. Rull has created music for his own bands (ÖöTöÖ, Rull's Royce, etc.) and works as a drum teacher at the Tallinn College of Music and Ballet. Toomas Rull has played in many well-known Estonian bands (Ultima Thule, Ruja, Dagö, etc.) and has received a large number of various music awards.
Line-up:
Toivo Unt - double bass (also leader for ArtTrio)
Mai Rosenroth-Unt - violin
Tiit Joamets - vibraphone
Toomas Rull - drums
The ticket does not guarantee a seat, we recommend arriving early or making a table reservation for 10 € per table:
Philly Joe's jazz club is supported by Cultural Endowment of Estonia, the Ministry of Culture, Tallinn Culture and Sports Department, private patreons, and many more.
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