Ardo Põder

1971–2021 (age 50)

Biography

Ardo Põder made the drums the pulse of every ensemble he joined, bringing both agility and warmth to jazz nights, rock stages, and studio sessions across Estonia.

Offstage he was a patient mentor to younger drummers, sharing the joy of rhythm and the discipline of listening; his generosity of spirit comforted friends and audiences alike as he took his final rest at Liiva.

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