RESIDENT: Karl Martin Kirm. Tribute to Michael Brecker • Philly Joe's Summer Residency 2026

Resident: KARL MARTIN KIRM. TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL BRECKER

Friday, August 21, 9 p.m. at Philly Joe's Jazz Club

This summer, Philly Joe’s belongs to its residents! The stage is set for Estonia’s rising young musicians — distinctive bandleaders and artists with a fresh sonic voice, already shaping the future of the local alternative scene.

Each night brings a new focus, sound and line-up, ranging from premieres of new material to one-of-a-kind experiments and late-night jam sessions. 

Expect contemporary jazz and everything orbiting around it! All summer long in the heart of Tallinn, at Philly Joe's Jazz Club!

“Tribute to Michael Brecker”

Karl Martin Kirm is an Estonian jazz drummer and composer. He holds a degree from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and is currently pursuing a master’s degree at Codarts University in Rotterdam. In his music, Karl values interactive ensemble play and seeks ways to express himself clearly and expressively both as a composer and performer. As a drummer, Kirm is particularly drawn to dynamically restrained and atmospheric soundscapes, which give his playing a soft tonal quality and highlight his sensitivity towards fellow musicians. He also places great importance on the language of traditional jazz and the legacy of the great masters of the 20th century.

For the final concert of his residency, Karl Martin Kirm pays tribute to the legendary saxophonist Michael Brecker. The programme draws from the albums “Tales From The Hudson” and “Time Is of the Essence” — records that have profoundly shaped Kirm as both a composer and a drummer. Defined by extraordinary energy and a seamless blending of sounds into a single, breathtaking whole, these albums set a high bar. Kirm's quintet brings that spirit to the stage in their own way.

Line-up:
Aleksander Paal - saxophone
Jaan Jaanson - guitar
Mikk Kaasik - piano
Lota-Loviisa Rohtla - double bass
Karl Martin Kirm - drums

The ticket does not guarantee a seat, we recommend arriving early or making a table reservation for 10 € per table: info@phillyjoes.com

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.