RESIDENT: Kairiin Kukk. Reflections in Blue, Black and White • Philly Joe's Summer Residency 2026

Resident: KAIRIIN KUKK. REFLECTIONS IN BLUE, BLACK AND WHITE

Thursday, August 20, 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!

“Reflections in Blue, Black and White”

Kairiin Kukk is a jazz pianist and composer who is fascinated by music as a space for discovery — an opportunity to push boundaries, step away from conventional rules, and explore new timbres and forms of expression. She is developing a distinctive musical voice in which jazz, contemporary music, progressive rock, and metal are interwoven. At the moment, Kairiin’s goal is to release her debut album by the end of this year. She has participated in numerous projects, including the 2024 Nordic Jazz Meeting, an exchange programme at the Academy of Music and Drama in Gothenburg, and the 2025 IASJ Jazz Meeting in Austria. This year, she was awarded the Audience Favourite title at the Estonian Jazz Awards.

To mark Estonian Restoration of Independence Day, Philly Joe's will come alive with homegrown music. The evening features both Kairiin's original compositions and her arrangements of Estonian songs close to her heart — each given new life through her fresh and personal touch. Come celebrate the richness, vitality and ever-evolving spirit of Estonian music!

Line-up:

Paula Žuga - vocals
Kairiin Kukk - piano
Karl Tammaru - bass guitar
Aron Talu - drums
Melissa Carita Ots - violin
Sandra Helena Valdma - violin
Kristin Klesment - viola
Loo Arukask - cello

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.