RESIDENT: Lota-Loviisa Rohtla x Allan Kaljaste. Hard Bop & Modal • 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.

In July bassist Lota-Loviisa Rohtla and saxophonist Allan Kaljaste will be sharing a residency and introducing new themes and collaborators each week. Their concerts will take place on Thursdays  (03.07, 10.07, 17.07, 24.07 and 31.07).

“Hard Bop & Modal”

The concert will feature original works by Lota-Loviisa and Allan, from hard bop to modal.

Lota-Loviisa Rohtla is an Estonian bassist. She began her bass studies in 2019 and has been studying in the Jazz department of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre since 2022. In 2023/2024, Rohtla studied in the Jazz department of the Sibelius Academy under Antti Lötjönen as part of an Erasmus program. Her greatest role models are Ray Brown, Christian Mcbride, Pino Palladino and Nick Campbell.

Allan Kaljaste is a young jazz saxophonist whose musical career began with recorder studies at the Rakvere Music School. This was followed by studies in classical saxophone and rhythm saxophone at theGeorg Ots Tallinn Music College. In 2020, he led the pop-jazz band Allan Kaljaste Smooth Group, and now his main focus is on post-bob jazz music. Kaljaste is known for his melodic style and excellent altissimo register. His biggest inspiration is Kenny Garrett.

Line-up:

Jason Hunter - trumpet 

Allan Kaljaste - alto saxophone 

Aleksander Paal - tenor saxophone

Lisanne Pappel - 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.