Maarja Aarma MA

MA is that rhythm inside, from serene landscapes to crazy rave. MA stories are a book you cannot put aside. It captures you. Your breathing stops for a second… And then with a fresh new breath you dive deeper. Into yourself, your world, your mind, your heart, your soul.

It’s a story you didn’t expect. Without even noticing how it happened you are dancing and flowing and letting yourself be in it. You forget and you stop resisting it. Safely you are guided and taken by their beats, sounds, melodies. It’s a wave to ride.

With Maarja’s feminine touch, soft but powerful, this music is irresistable. Guys’ strong presence and ever-changing playfulness grab your attention. This combination strikes gold.

Maarja Aarma MA is an Estonian four-piece band formed in Tallinn in 2017. Led by vocalist Maarja Aarma the group consists of bassist Janno Trump, keyboard player Madis Muul and drummer Dmitri Nikolajevski. MA music is influenced by soul, neo-soul, vocal pop, and Scandinavian jazz.

With their single “Hazy Day” and first tune “Don’t Throw This Heart Around” they were amongst the finalists of 2019 and semi-finalists of 2017 International Songwriting Competition (ISC), respectively. Band’s debut album “Connected Through” was released in April 2019.

Maarja Aarma MA is an Estonian four-piece band formed in Tallinn in 2017. Led by vocalist Maarja Aarma the group consists of bassist Janno Trump, keyboard player Madis Muul and drummer Dmitri Nikolajevski. MA music is influenced by soul, neo-soul, vocal pop, and Scandinavian jazz.

With their single “Hazy Day” and first tune “Don’t Throw This Heart Around” they were amongst the finalists of 2019 and semi-finalists of 2017 International Songwriting Competition (ISC), respectively. Band’s debut album “Connected Through” was released in April 2019.

Maarja Aarma
vocals

…is a versatile young singer. She is one of the founders and leaders of Gretagrund, quartet MA, and vocal ensemble Söörömöö. Her debut album “Püsimatu hing” with eight-member jazz ensemble Gretagrund was released in 2015.

In addition to singing, writing music, and lyrics, she writes arrangements for vocal ensembles, choirs and instrumental ensembles (23rd European Film Awards gala concert, Popkooripidu 2012-2014, ensemble Lenna & Estonian Voices tour 2017). For almost 20 years she sang in the Estonian Television Girls’ Chois.

She has studied singing in Tallinn Georg Ots Music College, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, in Norway (Universitetet i Stavanger) and UK (North Glasgow College). In 2017 she won the best singer award at the Uno Naissoo composition and interpretation competition.

Maarja Aarma
vocals

…is a versatile young singer. She is one of the founders and leaders of Gretagrund, quartet MA, and vocal ensemble Söörömöö. Her debut album “Püsimatu hing” with eight-member jazz ensemble Gretagrund was released in 2015.

In addition to singing, writing music, and lyrics, she writes arrangements for vocal ensembles, choirs and instrumental ensembles (23rd European Film Awards gala concert, Popkooripidu 2012-2014, ensemble Lenna & Estonian Voices tour 2017). For almost 20 years she sang in the Estonian Television Girls’ Chois.

She has studied singing in Tallinn Georg Ots Music College, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, in Norway (Universitetet i Stavanger) and UK (North Glasgow College). In 2017 she won the best singer award at the Uno Naissoo composition and interpretation competition.

Janno Trump
bass & Moog synth

…is one of the most notable younger generation bassists in Estonia. He is primarily active on jazz music scenery but has played and recorded albums with different pop and rock artists as well.

He has written music for smaller jazz ensembles as well for big bands, and he is also the leader of the jazz-funk orchestra JT Conception. In April 2017 Janno was awarded as a “Young Jazz Talent” by festival Jazzkaar.

Janno Trump
bass & Moog synth

…is one of the most notable younger generation bassists in Estonia. He is primarily active on jazz music scenery but has played and recorded albums with different pop and rock artists as well.

He has written music for smaller jazz ensembles as well for big bands, and he is also the leader of the jazz-funk orchestra JT Conception. In April 2017 Janno was awarded as a “Young Jazz Talent” by festival Jazzkaar.

Madis Muul
piano & keyboards

…is a keyboardist, pianist and composer. He has written and recorded pieces for bands like Flavor, Power Play, New Dimensions, MA and Madis Muul Hextet. He also plays in various jazz and pop groups like JT Conception, Andres Alaru Trio, Raul Vaigla, Lenna etc.

In addition, he has written music for theatre plays (“Breakfast on the grass”, “Adam and Eve”). He has graduated Georg Ots Tallinn Music College in pop-jazz piano. Currently is finishing his jazz piano studies at Siena Jazz University in Italy.

Madis Muul
piano & keyboards

…is a keyboardist, pianist and composer. He has written and recorded pieces for bands like Flavor, Power Play, New Dimensions, MA and Madis Muul Hextet. He also plays in various jazz and pop groups like JT Conception, Andres Alaru Trio, Raul Vaigla, Lenna etc.

In addition, he has written music for theatre plays (“Breakfast on the grass”, “Adam and Eve”). He has graduated Georg Ots Tallinn Music College in pop-jazz piano. Currently is finishing his jazz piano studies at Siena Jazz University in Italy.

Dmitri Nikolajevski
drums

…is a drummer from Tallinn, Estonia. Over the years he has performed (both live and studio) with different bands and countless musical projects. He is known for his versatility. Jazz, Latin, Brazilian music, rock, soul, fusion – you name it.

The most notable bands and projects Dmitri has been associated with are Denise Fontoura, Jam Gangsters, Xpress Quartet, JT Conception, Sofia Rubina. He has studied at Tallinn Georg Ots Music College and Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.

Dmitri Nikolajevski
drums

…is a drummer from Tallinn, Estonia. Over the years he has performed (both live and studio) with different bands and countless musical projects. He is known for his versatility. Jazz, Latin, Brazilian music, rock, soul, fusion – you name it.

The most notable bands and projects Dmitri has been associated with are Denise Fontoura, Jam Gangsters, Xpress Quartet, JT Conception, Sofia Rubina. He has studied at Tallinn Georg Ots Music College and Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.

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