ALBUMS & EPS

LIVE AT BIRDLAND (2023)

JOEL HAVEA TRIO

This album is a live recording of the JHT at the legendary Hamburg jazz club Birdland in September 2022, marking the culmination of eight years of intensive musical collaboration and deep friendship between the three musicians. Stream it here!

MOTHER MOANA EP (2021) 

JOEL HAVEA

The story of crime and extralegal activity in international waters was the inspiration behind the music for this EP.

Joel was approached by Pulitzer Prize winning American journalist Ian Urbina to tell the story of his 2019 book "The Outlaw Ocean" through song.

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KI 'A LAVAKA (2020)

JOEL HAVEA TRIO

On his trio's latest record “Ki 'a Lavaka”, Joel delves into the music from Tonga, his country of birth for the first time. The album pays homage to the long line of well-respected Havea songwriters from the tropical island Kingdom. The result is a reflection of his roots as a true world citizen, adding another element to his already eclectic style. The album was released in April 2020.

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ONE HAND CLAPPING (2018)

JOEL HAVEA

“One Hand Clapping“ is the soundtrack from the novel “Rowan & Eris” by Australian author Campbell Jefferys. Brought to life by Joel, as he wrote the songs in character as Rowan Davidson, the main protagonist of the story. The story is a coming of age, road trip adventure following Rowan as he journeys across the USA searching for his daughter and ends up finding himself and his musical voice along the way.
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SETTING SAIL (2017)

JOEL HAVEA TRIO

The very first release from the Joel Havea Trio feat. Arnd Geise on Bass and Leo Lazar on Drums. This album was recorded in studios in Poland, Germany and onboard a cruise ship along the east coast of Africa.

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B-SIDE LIMITED EDITION EP (2017)

JOEL HAVEA TRIO

Limited edition B-Side EP from Setting Sail. This EP contains 2 previously unreleased tracks and live acoustic versions from “Another Day” and “Little Longings”.

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STRINGS & WOOD EP (2014)

JOEL HAVEA

The acoustic EP “Strings & Wood” is Joel at his stripped back acoustic best. It was primarily recorded with guitar, percussion and double bass, displaying a sound more reminiscent of his energetic live acoustic performances.

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YOU MAKE ME BELIEVE (2012)

JOEL HAVEA

This record was Joel's debut release, recorded in Hamburg, Germany and released in 2012. The production is more pop-orientated than Joel's following work, but several of these songs still regularly appear in his live set. 

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