Oleg Pissarenko is a composer and pianist whose work is a profound journey through minimalism and inner peace. After decades as a visionary guitarist and a central figure in the jazz scene, his creative path has undergone a significant transformation, leading him to the concept of “Music of Presence.”

Moving beyond his roots in jazz guitar, Pissarenko has embraced the acoustic resonance of the piano. In this new era of his artistry, he utilizes the piano’s purity and the surrounding silence to create soundscapes that invite the listener to halt the rush of time.

Beyond his compositions, Pissarenko is a renowned builder of cultural bridges. He is the founder of Narva Jazz Club, the initiator of the iDeeJazz and Narva-Jõesuu Jazz festivals, and the artistic director of Viimsi Jazz.

His contribution to culture has been recognized with the Order of the White Star, V Class, the title of Musician of the Year by Estonian Public Broadcasting, and Viimsi Municipality’s Cultural Organizer of the Year