After 5 · Live Band
Jazz Band in Tartu
Professional live Jazz music for your event in Tartu
Why Choose After 5?
03Jazz Mastery
Our Jazz repertoire is carefully curated with the best songs, performed in our unique arrangements.
Professional Musicians
Six experienced musicians who know their genre inside out and bring top quality to every performance.
Adapted to Your Venue
We know the event spaces in Tartu and adapt our performance to the venue and audience.
The After 5 difference
Real musicians. Great taste. Incredible energy.
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More musicians. More energy.
Up to seven musicians with a sax-and-trumpet horn section — real energy on stage, not background music.
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Great music. No clichés.
Funk, soul, R&B, jazz, swing and pop from the '70s to today, sung in five languages and chosen with taste.
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The perfect fit for any occasion.
From dinner jazz to a packed dance floor — we shape the repertoire, energy and line-up around your event.
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Professional from start to finish.
Experienced musicians who talk to your guests in Estonian, English or Russian, with careful arrangements and polished sound.
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Everything taken care of.
Sound, lighting, a sound engineer and a DJ if you need one — one team for the whole evening's music.
After 5 has been performing across Estonia for over a decade, building sets that run ninety minutes each and drawing from a catalogue that crosses jazz standards, soul ballads, funk grooves, RnB cuts, and pop. In Tartu, the dinner set is where the six-piece earns its reputation before the dancing starts — trumpet and saxophone carrying melody at a volume that sits beneath conversation, the rhythm section barely pressing, a vocalist choosing phrasing over projection. It is a deliberate choice, not a compromise. When the room shifts and plates clear, the band reads it. The tempo climbs on its own terms. Five genres, six musicians, two sets, one packed dance floor.
From jazz standards to contemporary jazz fusion, After 5 delivers sophisticated musical performances with improvisational flair and class.
Sample Setlist
- 01Fly Me to the Moon — Frank Sinatra
- 02Take Five — Dave Brubeck
- 03Feeling Good — Nina Simone
- 04All of Me — Billie Holiday
- 05Autumn Leaves — Jazz Standard
...and much more! We tailor the repertoire to your preferences.
Estonia's intellectual heart, Tartu, is home to world-class university events and cultural celebrations. After 5 brings professional live entertainment to Tartu's best venues.
Popular Venues
Popular Tartu venues: University of Tartu Assembly Hall, Dorpat Conference Centre, V Spa, AHHAA Science Centre, and Aparaaditehas. Tartu's compact size makes logistics easy — our band sets up quickly at any location.
How to Book
Ready to book After 5? and offer full-service entertainment in Tartu from planning to the big day. Fill out our inquiry form and our music director will personally contact you to discuss your event's musical program. Our Jazz repertoire adds a special touch to your event.
Frequently Asked Questions
01How much does a live band cost in Tartu?
Every event is unique, so we price each booking individually. We consider duration, logistics, and technical requirements. Drop us a message for a quick, no-obligation quote.
02What music styles does After 5 perform?
Our musical arsenal spans RnB grooves, pop hits, funky rhythms, jazz sophistication, and soul emotion. Each set is curated to deliver the right energy at the right moment. Jazz is one of our strongest genres. We also play swing, rock and blues, sing in English, Estonian, Russian, Spanish and French, and talk to the audience in Estonian, English and Russian with ease.
03Does After 5 perform in Tartu?
Yes! After 5 regularly performs in Tartu and across all of Estonia. We bring our own sound equipment and adapt to any venue. Transport costs outside Tallinn are included in the quote.
04What's included in an After 5 performance?
Our package covers the full setup: 7 musicians, professional sound and lighting, an on-site sound engineer, thorough soundcheck before the event, and DJ music during breaks. Everything is included in one price for a worry-free evening.
05Can After 5 learn special song requests?
Of course! Learning special requests is part of our service. Clients often request their first dance song or a family favorite. Just let us know your wishes and we'll find the best solution.
06How long does After 5 setup take?
Setup typically takes 1–1.5 hours. Our professional team brings all necessary equipment and adapts to any stage. Soundcheck is done before guests arrive to ensure everything is perfect.
07Is After 5 flexible with event schedule changes?
Flexibility is our strength. If the schedule shifts, we adjust quickly. Our experience at hundreds of events has taught us to be ready for anything — changes are never a problem.
Meet the Band
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Ekaterina
Vocals
Oleg
Saxophone
Pjotr
Trumpet
Sergei
Bass
Dmitri
Guitar
Albert
Drums
Tatjana
Guitar
The set list runs deep, the rhythm section locks in tight, and the horns close the night on something you'll still be humming the next morning — that's the standard, every time.
Ready to Book?
Get in touch and let's discuss how After 5 can make your event unforgettable.
You focus on your guests. We'll take care of the music.