Artist description Raivo Tafenau - one of the best sax players in Estonia has built up his reputation in Estonia, Finland and also Russia. He is a very accomplished and under-rated saxophonist who has his own quintet featuring inventive use of the bass clarinet.

Music Style Mixes the warmth of jazz with a chilly Estonian sax

Musical Influences Miles Davis, Gr Washington, Wayne Shorter, Courtney Pine

Similar Artists Acker Bilk, Johny Dankworth crossed with Acid jazz

Artist History He is well known in Estonian jazz circles and a sought after session musician, often travelling throughout Central Europe. In 1994 he received the 'Musician of the Year Award' in Estonia. His playing is filled with emotion and warmth.

Group Members Raivo Tafenau, Meelis Vind, Tanel Ruben

Instruments Soprano and Tenor sax

Albums Alone Together

Press Reviews http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2002/02_february/12/balticnights.shtml http://www3.sympatico.ca/alan.teder/tknews.htm

Additional Info www.burningCandle.com/raivotafenau.html

Location Tallinn, Tallinn - Estonia

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