Results for "Poland"

Tomoki Sanders at Warsaw Summer Jazz Days

by Marek J. Śmietański
July 15, 2026

A collection of photos from the Tomoki Sanders concert at Club Stodoła in Warsaw on July 2, 2026 featuring Ian Finkelstein, Christian Napoleon and Paul “PapaBear" Johnson. Other photo reports from the same festival: Adrian Younge at Warsaw Summer Jazz Days, Lizz Wright at Warsaw Summer Jazz Days, Jowee Omicil at Warsaw Summer Jazz Days, Mammal ...

Tubis Trio at Łódź Events Center

by Marek J. Śmietański
July 12, 2026

Dorota Piotrowska

Born: February 20, 1984

A jazz drummer, Dorota Piotrowska is one of the most distinctive Polish artists of her generation, active at the intersection of the European and New York jazz scenes. Since 2018, she has been based permanently in Poland, following eight years immersed in the jazz community of New York City. Her ensemble, Sound Circle feat. Greg Osby is an international collective of musicians in which neo-bop meets Latin, Nordic and Arabic influences, while inspirations drawn from dance and literature permeate the language of improvisation.

After studying classical piano from the age of seven to thirteen, Dorota discovered the freedom of the drums when a high school friend invited her to his band's jam session. She recalls sitting in a corner when the friend  handed her a pair of drum sticks and jokingly demanded she play. "I thought he was nuts but when I sat down at the drums, I discovered something new." - she said. "I found my voice within. It was natural and I had something to say that was different than when I played piano." - she continued. "I was converted."

Lars Danielsson Liberetto at Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa

by Marek J. Śmietański
May 23, 2026

A collection of photos from the Lars Danielsson Liberetto concert at Cavatina Hall in Bielsko-Biała on March 21, 2026 featuring Lars Danielsson, Magnus Ostrom, Grégory Privat and John Paricelli. The quartet's performance marked the concert premiere of their album Echomyr, released on April 17, 2026. Other photo reports from the same festival: Francesca Tandoi Trio at Bielska ...

Wayne's Sessions for Miles and Lee at Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa

by Marek J. Śmietański
May 19, 2026

Once upon a time, Miles Davis asked Wayne Shorter to compose music for an orchestral album. Yet neither those legendary sessions with Miles nor the similarly planned recordings with Lee Morgan ever came to life. The extraordinary scores remained hidden for decades--a silent treasure stacked in Wayne's home-- until they were rediscovered by Phillip Golub, assistant musical director of ...

Jamie Cullum at The Great Theatre—Polish National Opera

by Marek J. Śmietański
May 1, 2026

Jazz Juniors 2025

by Martin Longley
October 12, 2025

Jazz Juniors Cricoteka Krákow, Poland October 2-4, 2025 What is happening with today's youth? The annual Jazz Juniors competition (and accompanying festival) assembled its usual eager participants, vying for cash and concerts in prizes. For this 49th edition, six acts appeared at the very suitable Cricoteka riverside venue, allotted very brief ...

Steve Coleman and Five Elements at Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa

by Marek J. Śmietański
April 11, 2026

A collection of photos from the Steve Coleman and Five Elements concert at Bielsko Cultural Centre in Bielsko-Biała on March 19, 2026 featuring Steve Coleman, Jonathan Finlayson, Sean Rickman and Rich Brown. Other photo reports from the same festival: Francesca Tandoi Trio at Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa, Dave Holland & Lionel Loueke at Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa, Aaron Parks Trio ...

Aaron Parks Trio & Kurt Rosenwinkel at Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa

by Marek J. Śmietański
April 10, 2026

A collection of photos from the Aaron Parks Trio & Kurt Rosenwinkel concert at Bielsko Cultural Centre in Bielsko-Biała on March 19, 2026 featuring Aaron Parks, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ben Street and Cornelia Nilsson. Other photo reports from the same festival: Francesca Tandoi Trio at Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa, Dave Holland & Lionel Loueke at Bielska ...

Dave Holland & Lionel Loueke at Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa

by Marek J. Śmietański
April 7, 2026

A collection of photos from the Dave Holland and Lionel Loueke concert at The Polish Theatre in Bielsko-Biała on March 18, 2026. Other photo reports from the same festival: Francesca Tandoi Trio at Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa, Aaron Parks Trio & Kurt Rosenwinkel at Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa, Steve Coleman and Five Elements at Bielska Zadymka ...