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Some Times
Biographie Some Times
Mikk Kaasik
is a young jazz pianist from Estonia. In August 2024, he released his first album “Take One”, on which he wrote all the songs himself. Mikk Kaasik’s music has been described as “full of life and raw energy”.
Mikk has studied the piano from a young age, but his love for jazz was confirmed at the age of 17, when he started studying at the Eller music school under Jürmo Eespere. From there, this passion has deepened, and even now Kaasik is already writing material for his second album. He considers Cory Wong, Ray Thistlethwaythe, and Winton Kelly to be his biggest role models.
Young Estonian jazz pianist and composer Mikk Kaasik received the prestigious Young Jazz Talent Award from the Estonian Jazz Association in 2025. He is known for his energetic and raw sound, combining jazz, fusion and funk.
Marten Männa
is a young drummer and multi-instrumentalist from Tallinn, Estonia, whose musical range spans jazz and fusion, soul-funk, R&B, and pop. Alongside performing, he is actively involved in writing and producing music.
Marten has performed at festivals including Jazzkaar, Tallinn Music Week, and Tudengijazz, as well as at Philly Joe’s Jazz Club in Tallinn. He is a member of original bands such as Some Times and COLDWAVE, and has also performed as part of the backing bands for various Estonian artists. He can also often be found at jam sessions at Philly Joe’s and Terminal.
Marten is drawn to raw energy, emotion, and creativity in music, but for him, a deep sense of groove, solid time, and strong ensemble playing are just as important. He is currently writing new music with various line-ups and becoming an increasingly familiar presence on the Estonian music scene.
