Concert: Estonian Jazz Trio Sooäär - Vaigla - Ruben
Published: 12 January 2012
Estonian jazz trio Sooäärr - Vaigla - Ruben have played together for almost 10 years. 25 October 2009
Estonian jazz trio Sooäärr - Vaigla - Ruben have played together for almost 10 years. In 2007 they released their first CD "no99 jazzklubis" which was very well received by both critics and audiences. In spring 2009 the trio released their second album "Tuljak" which contains jazz arrangements of choral songs by the first Estonian female composer Miina Härma (1864-1941).
The trio has performed in most parts of Estonia and also abroad: in Baku, Azerbaijan and St.Petersburg, Russia.
Jaak Sooäärr (Electric guitar) is one of the most active jazz musicians of the Baltic region. He plays with different internationally renowned jazz groups and has also worked with Ray Anderson, Conny Bauer, Han Bennink, Will Calhoun, Anders Jormin, Joe Lovano and others.
Raul Vaigla (Bass guitar) has played for many years with jazzrock groups Radar and V.S.P. Project and has released his solo CD in Finland. He is also the establishing member of Estonian cult rock band Ultima Thule.
Tanel Ruben (Drums) is one of the most sought after drummers in Estonia. He has performed together with many internationally renowned musicians and has released three CDs.
This event has been organised by Lea Kreinin (University of Glasgow).
Free Admission
3pm, 25th October, 2009
St Andrews in the Square, G1 5PP, Glasgow.
First published: 12 January 2012