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New music from Wojtek Mazolewski

by Bob Osborne
February 13, 2020

On this show the featured release is the latest album by Wojtek Mazolewski Following the rhapsodic response to his debut Whirlwind release--a deluxe edition of Polka which, internationally, broke through into dance clubs and rock and indie festivals--the double bassist now focuses attention on the music of his compatriot Krzysztof Komeda (1931--1969), a legend ...

Wojtek Mazolewski

Born: March 27, 1976

Wojtek Mazolewski is an outstanding Polish artist known for his pioneering work in contemporary jazz.
As a virtuoso bassist and composer, Mazolewski blends traditions with modern elements, delivering hypnotic and emotionally charged musical experiences. With a career spanning decades, he has become an icon of the Polish scene, captivating audiences worldwide with his fusion of classical and modern styles.

His live performances are renowned for their energy and captivating stage presence, providing unforgettable and innovative experiences, making him a well-known figure in the global jazz community.

Favourite Releases of 2019

by Maurice Hogue
January 22, 2020

This episode features some of my favourite recordings released in 2019, chosen from a year of some pretty damn fine music. It always seems that I tend toward bassist-led sessions, and that's the case again, with great recordings from Carlos Bica, Torbjorn Zetterberg and the Miles Perkin Quartet for starters. As well, more women artists appear ...

Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet: Polka (Worldwide Deluxe Edition)

by Chris May
August 8, 2018

Jazz in Poland has a courageous and artistically distinguished history--first in cultural opposition to Soviet-era dictatorship, later as a celebration of national and personal freedoms. Despite this, most Polish musicians remain little known beyond their own borders. The violinist Michal Urbaniak and the late pianist Krzysztof Komeda and trumpeter Tomasz Stańko are among a tiny handful ...