Other events in Baltic States

A celebration of jazz music and spring Festival Jazzkaar will take place in Tallinn on April 20 – 29, 2012, informs LETA.

Argophilia writes that the festival is promising the biggest International Jazz music cornucopia so far this year. The capital of Estonia will be aglow with performers entertaining all around the city. From American sensation Christian McBride Trio, to Estonia’s own Vigleik Storaas Trio + Duo Tafenau-Vind, some of the genre’s greatest stars will be on stage.

As reported, the festival lasts over a period of nine days, including two weekends, which makes up two opportunities for a perfect spring city break. More often than ever Tallinn is being pointed out for its excellent tourist facilities and a welcoming atmosphere.

Being the biggest jazz festival of the Baltics with its 15,000 visitors Jazzkaar now offers travel packages to foreign visitors.

This year's lineup presents great artists Jan Garbarek, Lizz Wright, The Brand New Heavies, Christian McBride Trio, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Das Kapital, Jo Stance and many others. The festival also includes a number of workshops and urban activities.

"Estonia's greatest jazz fest – Jazzkaar will take place largely at the fest’s new home by the seaside, the Marina Pavilion. Some 1000 fans will be treated to days of groovy tunes, and nearby culinary and social venues to boot. This recreational, entertainment, cultural, and partying event will see a new collaboration between the organizers and Enterprise Estonia (EAS), to offer special festival packages to music lovers around the world too. The Tallinn International Festival Jazzkaar’s supporters include; the City of Tallinn, the Estonian Cultural Endowment, the Estonian Ministry of Culture, foreign institutions and local partners. Also, golden sponsor Elion; and main sponsors Eesti Päevaleht and ERGO, have offered support and assistance. Among the sponsors are the Estonian Air, Aktaprint, Tallink and Info-Auto, as well as partners Clazz, RGB, Tallinn Harbour et al," writes the travel news portal Argophilia.com.