Katarzyna (Kasia) Stankowska is a winner of several prestigious jazz vocal competitions in Poland, including Jazz at the Odra River (2000) and Jazz Vocalists Festival in Zamosc (2001). Even though she is a relatively new face on Polish Jazz map, she's already established herself as one of the most interesting young artists.
Kazutoki Umezu (Alt sax ,Soprano sax ,Clarinet ,Bass Clarinet) is one of the most important reed players in the world. One of his recent project s - Kazutoki Umezu "Kiki" Band" blends elements of middle Eastern music, rock and jazz.
Resonance band is one of the most important groups in Ken Vandermark's immense assortment of undertakings, which not only revisit several decades of history of jazz history art form (from Sonny Rollins to Stan Kenton, to Cecil Taylor, to Ornette Coleman, to Eric Dolphy, to ...), but also writes some new and fascinating chapters...
The two weeks in Krakow, composing, then rehearsing/performing with this incredible group of musicians was truly one of the great experiences of my life. (Ken Vandermark )
We normally work in different musical fields and despite that, or maybe just because of that, every meeting like this brings about a new experience, even a kind of journey into the unknown...
When I look back and think about the ideas we were dealing with a year ago, and when I listen to the recording held in that club, I’m confronted with the failures that are there; which is probably why I’d rather be doing something else than writing these liner notes right now. But I’m also excited by what I hear, that the start of the music by the new quintet was so strong. From night to night it continues to be, which is why after ten years this ensemble is still looking for it’s next gig- so that it can keep finding something different to say and hopefully pay some of the rent along the way.
KOMEDA PROJECT, a jazz quintet, was brought to life from a desire to perform - on this side of the Atlantic - and be able to hear live, music of Krzysztof Komeda again.
There is an unspoken understanding between us, an intuitive impulse that allows us to develop music in a direction that is surprising and pleasing to both the audience, and the three of us, without any prior rehearsals or agreements. (Krzysztof Herdzin)
"Komeda was par excellance a film musician because he understood intentions of a director earlier then anybody else, so he was composing film music". (Roman Polanski)
Comprehensive selection of the most important soundtracks composed by Krzysztof Komeda. Released in exclusive box-set with 8 CDs in one specially designed cardboard box. Each CD in in its own jewel case with complete artwork. Produced by Komeda's wife - Zofia Komeda.
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This exclusive 13 CD's box-set from PowerBros Records presents the most comprehensive selection of Komeda's work including his most famous motion pictures scores.
All tracks were personally selected by Komeda's wife - Zofia. Each CD in the set is enhanced by the video interview (in Polish language with English subtitles) with Zofia Komeda who shares many, previously unknown details about the recordings and Komeda himself.
The secret of Komeda's music was a unique mood featuring distinctive Slavic lyricism. I wasn’t surprised that after the early 60s performances in Stockholm and Copenhagen Scandinavian critics called him “contemporary young Chopin from Poland”.
All music composed and performed by Komeda, featuring Stanko and Namyslowski. Poems of Polish poets performed by Helmut Lohner. Recorded in Baden-Baden, Germany May 1967
All compositions included on This CD were performed in "Montmarte" Jazz Club in Copenhagen.Many talented musicians who became famous all over the world more than once had been spotted out there. For exampleArchie Shepp - famous American saxophonist started his career just in "Montmartre". In that period of time Chris Komeda-except his concerts in that club-was composing and recording the music to Danish movie "Kattorna" directed by Henning Carlsen.
