RESIDENT: Nikita Korzoun Duo. Forgotten Standards • Philly Joe's Summer Residency

The Philly Joe’s Summer Residency programme provides a platform for talented young Estonian artists on the jazz scene! New ensembles, colourful programs and the opportunity to hear jazz and music with its influences from a new perspective on every concert evening - all this is offered by selected artists, week after week throughout the summer.

June’s resident is Nikita Korzoun, whose concerts will take place on Thursdays.

“Forgotten Standards”

Jazz standards are more than “Autumn Leaves” and “Stella By Starlight”. Thousands of them have been written and of course there are many rare songs among them. On this evening you will hear cool jazz standards that are often not heard at jam sessions and tend to be forgotten.

Tallinn-born musician and composer Nikita Korzoun wants to bring back traditional jazz with his playing, adding modern knowledge, skills and colors. Among other artists, he is most inspired by Cannonball Adderley, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Kenny Garrett, Michael Brecker and McCoy Tyner. Nikita has performed at several festivals (Jazz Time, Jazzkaar), won prestigious awards (Round Table, Uno Naissoo competition) and has also been nominated at the Estonian Jazz Awards in the Young Jazz Talent category (2023, 2025). Nikita has studied and played with Dave Liebman, Jukkis Uotila, Aaron Goldberg, Anders Jormin, Tim Hagans and many other legendary artists. He also graduated with honors from the Georg Ots Tallinn Music School in jazz saxophone and studied at the Sibelius Academy. Nikita is currently studying jazz saxophone at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre under Aleksander Paal. The young artist's work can be heard on his debut album "Count To Three". In addition to his own projects, Nikita can also be heard in funk, fusion, R&B and pop groups such as Arg Part, Reti Niimann Band, etc.

"Nikita Korzoun is one of the most exciting musicians of the younger generation in our jazz scene, who upholds the jazz tradition. Jazz is his calling and it is with great interest to follow how his musical life continues." - Ivo Heinloo (jazz critic, Klassikaraadio)

Line-up:

Nikita Korzoun - saxophone

Ara Yaralyan - double bass

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.