RESIDENT: Mikk Kaasik x Marten Männa = Some Times. Grooves & Changes in 4 • 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 August, drummer Marten Männa and pianist Mikk Kaasik will share their residency, bringing projects with different themes and lineups to the audience every week. The performers will be heard on Wednesdays throughout the month (07.08, 14.08, 21.08 ja 28.08).

“Grooves & Changes in 4”

On the third night of their concert series, the band Some Times has expanded its lineup even further and will be performing brand new songs, this time performed by a quartet. It is recommend to bring an umbrella to the concert, in case the band accidentally ends up playing the roof off.

Some Times is a young band establishing itself on the Estonian music scene, born from the collaboration of Marten Männa and Mikk Kaasik. The duo first wrote music for the Uno Naissoo composition competition, which they also won in the spring of 2025 with the song "Oddly Even". The musical connection between the young people was so good that in addition to the first song, they have prepared about twenty new ones, which can be heard at their concert series in August. The work of the band Some Times pushes the boundaries of traditional rhythm music and offers something new to every listener. Their music is strongly inspired by various jazz fusion and funk bands such as Snarky Puppy, Sungazer, Dirty Loops, Knower, etc.

Marten Männa is a drummer and multi-instrumentalist who is taking the Estonian music scene by storm. In the fall of 2024, he won the prestigious Round Table competition. Friends have described Marten as “the most energetic drummer I have ever played with” and he stands out with his open ear, flowing creativity and steady hand. He is currently writing new music at a rapid pace and is a rising star in the music world who has all the prerequisites to leave a lasting mark on the Estonian jazz scene.

Mikk Kaasik is a young jazz pianist from Estonia who released his debut album "Take One" in the summer of 2024. This instrumental album, which combines jazz, fusion and funk, reflects the raw energy and youthful vitality of young musicians. The talented musician also won the Uno Naissoo composition competition with the song “Rapid Resonance”, which also stands proudly in the ranks of his debut album. In 2025, he won the Young Jazz Talent Award from the Estonian Jazz Association. Mikk has taken a firm step into the Estonian jazz scene, and the band Some Times is just one example of this.

Line-up:

Mikk Kaasik - vocals, keyboards

Marten Männa - drums

Robert Rebane - bass guitar

Jaagup Jürgel - guitar

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.