RESIDENT: Karl Martin Kirm. Selection of Standards • Philly Joe's Summer Residency 2026

Resident: KARL MARTIN KIRM. SELECTION OF STANDARDS

Thursday, June 18, 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!

“Selection of Standards”

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.

Karl Martin Kirm opens his residency with a tribute to the legends of jazz tradition, presenting a selection of standards and compositions by composers who have strongly influenced his musical development. The program features works by Wayne Shorter, Cedar Walton, and Bill Evans, as well as contemporary artists such as Kenny Garrett and Joshua Redman. Joining Kirm on stage are talented young Estonian jazz musicians, who help create a free and energetic environment for improvisation and collective interplay.

Line-up:
Allan Kaljaste – saxophone
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.