Jaan Kornel

1916–1971 (age 55)

Biography

Jaan Kornel lifted audiences with the soulful sound of his saxophone, playing in intimate clubs and concert halls while helping to nurture Estonia’s evolving jazz scene.

His artistry is remembered at Pärnamäe Cemetery, where fellow musicians and admirers honour the warmth and creativity he shared through music.

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