Michal Skwierczynski

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Michał Skwierczyński is a Polish jazz guitarist, composer, and educator based in Switzerland, blending rich jazz tradition with a fresh, modern clarity and an evocative, nuanced tone.

Michał Skwierczyński is a Polish jazz guitarist, composer, and educator active on the international music scene. Based in Basel, Switzerland, he is known for his lyrical improvisation and nuanced harmonic sense. He studied at two renowned institutions—the Frost School of Music in Miami and Focusyear Basel (Jazzcampus)—earning both a Bachelor's degree and a Master's in Jazz Pedagogy, and is currently continuing his studies in composition. Over the years, he has studied under acclaimed artists such as Lionel Loueke, Brad Mehldau, Guillermo Klein, Jeff Ballard, Jorge Rossy, and Lage Lund. On October 2, 2026, Michał released his debut album, Consistency, recorded with a quartet featuring Lorenzo Vitolo (piano), Yosuke Doki (drums), and Grzegorz Włodarczyk (double bass). Produced by acclaimed guitarist and ECM artist Wolfgang Muthspiel, the album was released via Michał’s own label, The Stork Delivery. A core member of the prominent Basel Jazz Orchestra, Michał is an active performer and improviser on the Swiss jazz scene. His collaborations include projects such as the Tian Long Li Quartet, the Yosuke Doki Trio, Julian Moreen, and Lucio Marelli Hammond Action. Alongside his performing career, he teaches guitar and improvisation both privately and at a music school.