Joel Remmel (b 1989) is one of the brightest pianists of the younger generation on the Estonian jazz scene. He has been an active part of the Estonian music community for more than ten years, having led his own group Joel Remmel Trio since 2011. Productive collaborations with many jazz musicians from Estonia and abroad have resulted in numerous recordings and live performances. Currently he is working with Raivo Tafenau Quartet, Liisi Koikson & Joel Remmel duo, Anna Kaneelina and many others.
Joel believes in beauty! It is one of the keywords describing his work as a musician and composer. Not the fading glimpses of glamour but beauty through different forms that can have a deep and dignifying effect on a person. Joel’s main goal is to share this through his works in the musical field and in life in general.
Joel received a Master’s degree from Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, graduating from the jazz department in 2014. Besides numerous workshops in Estonia and abroad, Joel studied in the Academy of Music and Drama of Gothenburg University during 2011–2012. In 2011 Joel received “The Young Jazz Talent” award. In the fall of 2013 and beginning of 2014 Joel toured with European Jazz Orchestra, giving ten concerts in eight countries. Baltic, Scandinavian, European and Chinese audiences have enjoyed Joel’s piano playing with Joel Remmel Trio, Raivo Tafenau Quintet, Carrot Lights and Kadri Voorand Group.
In addition to music, Joel is also fond of football. He plays in the IV league of Estonian Football Championship, in the amateur team Tallinn FC Reaal. His voice can also be heard on many Estonian Premium League matches, where he gives live commentary for the sports portal of the Estonian Public Broadcasting.
Music
Calendar
March
06.03 at 19:00
Lehman Brothers
Drama Theatre
Joel Remmel - piano
Heikko Remmel - double bass
Ahto Abner - drums
Hendrik Toompere jr - director
07.03 at 19:00
Lehman Brothers
Drama Theatre
Joel Remmel - piano
Heikko Remmel - double bass
Ahto Abner - drums
Hendrik Toompere jr - director
09.03 at 19:00
Lehman Brothers
Drama Theatre
Joel Remmel - piano
Heikko Remmel - double bass
Ahto Abner - drums
Hendrik Toompere jr - director
11.03 at 19:00
Mingo Rajandi Quintet
Rüki gallery, Viljandi
Joel Remmel - piano
Marek Talts - guitar
Mingo Rajandi - double bass
Ahto Abner - drums
12.03 at 19:00
Mingo Rajandi Quintet
Põlva Jazz Club
Joel Remmel - piano
Marek Talts - guitar
Mingo Rajandi - double bass
Ahto Abner - drums
18.03 at 19:00
Lehman Brothers
Drama Theatre
Joel Remmel - piano
Heikko Remmel - double bass
Ahto Abner - drums
Hendrik Toompere jr - director
19.03 at 19:00
Lehman Brothers
Drama Theatre
Joel Remmel - piano
Heikko Remmel - double bass
Ahto Abner - drums
Hendrik Toompere jr - director
20.03 at 19:00
Lehman Brothers
Drama Theatre
Joel Remmel - piano
Heikko Remmel - double bass
Ahto Abner - drums
Hendrik Toompere jr - director
24.03 at 19:00
Lehman Brothers
Drama Theatre
Joel Remmel - piano
Heikko Remmel - double bass
Ahto Abner - drums
Hendrik Toompere jr - director
25.03 at 19:00
Lehman Brothers
Drama Theatre
Joel Remmel - piano
Heikko Remmel - double bass
Ahto Abner - drums
Hendrik Toompere jr - director
April
22.04 at 19:00
Lehman Brothers
Drama Theatre
Joel Remmel - piano
Heikko Remmel - double bass
Ahto Abner - drums
Hendrik Toompere jr - director
23.04 at 19:00
Lehman Brothers
Drama Theatre
Joel Remmel - piano
Heikko Remmel - double bass
Ahto Abner - drums
Hendrik Toompere jr - director
30.04 at 19:00
Joel Remmel Trio "Jazzkovsky"
Paide
Heikko Remmel - double bass
Ramuel Tafenau - drums
Ensembles & Recordings
Joel Remmel
“Live at Taff Club” (2020)
Joel Remmel Trio
“Sharp” (2019)
“Some Things Never Change” (2016)
“More Than Fishermen” (Paw Marks Music, 2014)
“Lumekristall” (Paw Marks Music, 2012)
Marianne Leibur - “Marianne Leibur & Ansambel” (2019)
Ramuel Tafenau - “Gather Around” (2019)
Tiit Kalluste - “Midnight Sun” (2019)
Liina Saar - “Õhtulaulud” (2019)
Anna Kaneelina - “Anna Kaneelina” (2019)
Peep Kallas Trio - “Kannatlikkus” (2018)
Matthew Hyde Quintet - “Nordic Blues” (2017)
Hedvig Hanson - “Talvine soojus” (2017)
Elletuse - “Ilu sõitis jõge pidi” (2017)
Veronika Portsmuth - “Fääri laulud” (2017)
European Jazz Orchestra
“2013 - Live in Stockholm with Ann-Sofi Söderqvist” (2014)