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
February
27.02 at 20:00
Marianne Leibur Trio
Taff Club, Tallinn
Marianne Leibur - vocals
Joel Remmel - piano
Janno Trump - bass
Joel Remmel - piano
Janno Trump - bass
March
05.03 at 22:00
Joel Remmel Trio + Jukka Eskola
Helsinki
Joel Remmel - piano
Jukka Eskola - trumpet
Heikko Remmel - double bass
Ramuel Tafenau - drums
Jukka Eskola - trumpet
Heikko Remmel - double bass
Ramuel Tafenau - drums
21.03 at 19:00
Eeva Talsi & Juhan Aru "Vähemalt täna"
Kuressaare Cultural Centre
Eeva Talsi - vocals, violin
Joel Remmel - piano
Villu Talsi - mandolin
Taavet Niller - double bass
Kristjan Kallas - drums
Joel Remmel - piano
Villu Talsi - mandolin
Taavet Niller - double bass
Kristjan Kallas - drums
23.03 at 19:00
Allan Järve Quintet
Radisson Blue Lounge Jazz Club
Allan Järve - trumpet
Joel Remmel - piano
Johannes Kiik - trombone
Mihkel Mälgand - double bass
Toomas Rull - drums
Joel Remmel - piano
Johannes Kiik - trombone
Mihkel Mälgand - double bass
Toomas Rull - drums
26.03 at 20:00
Mingo Rajandi Quintet
Taff Club, Tallinn
Liisi Koikson - vocals
Joel Remmel - piano
Marek Talts - guitar
Mingo Rajandi - double bass
Ahto Abner - drums
Joel Remmel - piano
Marek Talts - guitar
Mingo Rajandi - double bass
Ahto Abner - drums
Ensembles & Recordings
Joel Remmel Trio
“Sharp” (2019)
“Some Things Never Change” (2016)
“More Than Fishermen” (Paw Marks Music, 2014)
“Lumekristall” (Paw Marks Music, 2012)
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)
“Estonian Jazz Meets Opera” (2016)
Laura & Joel Remmel - “No Moon At All” (2015)
Hele Kõrve - “Eluhõiked” (2015)
Laura Junson & The Jeth – “Laura Junson & The Jeth” (2015)
Carrot Lights – “Carrot Lights” (Nu Beat, 2014)
European Jazz Orchestra
“2013 - Live in Stockholm with Ann-Sofi Söderqvist” (2014)
Earlier releases:
“Liisi Koikson ja Vaikne Esmaspäev” (2012)
Hedvig Hanson Soul Group - “Tants kestab veel” (2011)
Veronika Portsmuth - “Kõikide järvede kuu” (2011)
Laura Junson - “Kodus” (2010)
Maian Kärmas - “Õnneleid” (2010)
Contact
For bookings, more detailed information or other inquiries please contact info@joelremmel.com.