Articles by Marek J. Śmietański
Patricia Barber Trio at Ladies' Jazz Festival
by Marek J. Śmietański
A collection of photos from the Patricia Barber Trio concert at Teatr Muzyczny im. Danuty Baduszkowej in Gdynia on July 26, 2025 featuring Patricia Barber, Neal Alger and Emma Dayhuff. ...
Continue ReadingLars Danielsson Liberetto at The Royal Baths Park
by Marek J. Śmietański
A collection of photos from the Lars Danielsson Liberetto concert at The Royal Baths Park in Warsaw on July 14, 2025 featuring Lars Danielsson, Magnus Ostrom, Grégory Privat and John Paricelli. ...
Continue ReadingVivian Buczek at Ladies' Jazz Festival
by Marek J. Śmietański
A collection of photos from the Vivian Buczek concert at Konsulat Kultury in Gdynia on July 21, 2025 featuring Tokaj Michal, Michal Baranski and Lukasz Zyta. ...
Continue ReadingKamasi Washington at The Royal Baths Park
by Marek J. Śmietański
A collection of photos from the Kamasi Washington concert at The Royal Baths Park in Warsaw on July 10, 2025 featuring Tony Austin, Cameron Graves, Miles Mosley, Ryan Porter, Patrice Quinn, Igmar Thomas, Rickey Washington and Fatima Washington. ...
Continue ReadingFabia Mantwill Orchestra, Vincent Meissner Trio, Joe Farnsworth & more
by Marek J. Śmietański
The 114th episode focuses on July's new releases. It features several international bands, three albums from Poland, a solid dose of American jazz, and a touch of jazz from Germany and Norway. Notably, there is no shortage of exciting debuts. Musically, it is mainly contemporary jazz and post-bop, but with plenty of variety. Podcast in Polish (Bemowo FM radio broadcast). Dive in and enjoy! Playlist Intro: Hank Levy “Whiplash" from Whiplash: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Varèse Sarabande) Host ...
Continue ReadingCiechelski, Dąbrowski, Drabek, Ber at The 18th Summer Jazz Academy
by Marek J. Śmietański
A collection of photos from the Ciechelski, Dąbrowski, Drabek, Ber concert at Wytwórnia in Lodz on June 29, 2025 featuring Léa Ciechelski, Tomasz Dabrowski, Kamila Drabek and Samuel Ber. ...
Continue ReadingJohn Sturino, Sharon Mansur, Yotam Ben-Or Quartet & more
by Marek J. Śmietański
The 113th episode is the only edition of the program dedicated to jazz premieres from June (but only because of out concert travel). It features a highly international lineup. Expect plenty of traditional jazz with a modern twist, rooted in a bop approach, alongside some unique ensemble configurations and jazz infused with rock influences. Podcast in Polish (Bemowo FM radio broadcast). Dive in and enjoy!Playlist Intro: Hank Levy “Whiplash" from Whiplash: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Varèse Sarabande) Host ...
Continue ReadingÄether String 4et at The 18th Summer Jazz Academy
by Marek J. Śmietański
A collection of photos from the Äether String 4et concert at Wytwornia in Lodz on June 29, 2025 featuring Amalia Umeda, Aleksandra Krynska, Maëlle Desbrosses and Adéle Viret. ...
Continue ReadingDominik Wania & Christophe Monniot Duo at The 18th Summer Jazz Academy
by Marek J. Śmietański
A collection of photos from the Dominik Wania & Christophe Monniot Duo concert at Wytwórnia in Lodz on June 29, 2025 featuring Dominik Wania and Christophe Monniot. ...
Continue ReadingYonglee & the DOLTANG, Premazzi / Nasser Quartet, Joshua Banks & More
by Marek J. Śmietański
This 112th episode presents the second installment of our review of May's jazz premieres. Explore recordings by artists from around the world, with a special focus on international collaborations. Prepare for an exciting mix of bebop and a touch of jazz-rock, showcasing three intriguing large-scale ensembles and only 2.5 trios (we'll clarify the 'half' before track 8). Tune into our Polish-language podcast (Bemowo FM radio broadcast). Immerse yourself and enjoy! Playlist Intro: Hank Levy “Whiplash" from Whiplash: Original ...
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