"Edith Piafi songs" Erkki Otsman & Band

Thursday, November 13, 8 p.m. at Philly Joe's Jazz Club

The program “Songs of Edith Piaf” introduces the timeless legacy of the Sparrow of Paris. The selection spans several decades, blending tales of love, melancholy, and vibrant joy. Her music, born of an extraordinary voice, still touches audiences with rare honesty and emotional depth. This evening unites Piaf’s dramatic life story with the allure of French chanson. Listeners are invited on a journey into the very soul of Paris.

Édith Piaf (1915–1963) was the brightest star of French chanson, her voice uniting fragile vulnerability with defiant strength. From the streets of Paris she rose to the world’s great stages, always true to deep and heartfelt emotion. Her songs speak of love, longing, and courage, still touching listeners today. “La Vie en rose”, “Non, je ne regrette rien”, and “Hymne à l’amour” have become eternal parts of music’s soul.

Erkki Otsman is a member of the Paris-based association Les Amis d’Édith Piaf and a laureate of the singing competitions organized by the society. Otsman has performed on concert tours in several European countries, and his repertoire also includes works by Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel, Dalida, Yves Montand, Michel Legrand, and other great figures of French chanson. 

Andranik Kechek is an Armenian-Estonian musician and a graduate of the Yerevan Conservatory. In Estonia, he has taught for many years at the Georg Ots Music School and the Tallinn Ballet School. Kechek is an accomplished concert pianist whose performances range from classical to popular repertoire. He has also composed songs, piano pieces, and music for the film Lernavan.

Allan Jakobi is one of the finest accordionists of his generation. His repertoire is very broad and diverse, as are the concert tours and ensembles with which he has performed. Recently, he has been giving concerts with Trio Naturale and cellist Andreas Lend.

Tanel Liiberg has worked with various jazz and pop ensembles. Among others, notable collaborations include Bombillaz and the Jaak Lutsoja Trio.

Line-up:

Erkki Otsman - vocals

Allan Jakobi - acordion

Andranik Kechek - piano

Tanel Liiberg - 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.