One of the most seek after albums by Milian, first time on CD. A quintessential example of Polish pop music grooves, mixed with Jazz-Pops touches, enhanced by its trademarked "Silesian Sound" - an unique big band flavor achieved by relatively small brass section. Brazilian-like vocals, tight arrangements, distinct dynamics and still - after 30+years - very modern articulation. Our strongest recommendation. Audio Clip: Wsrod Pampasow
Joachim Mencel, a graduate of Katowice Academy of Music - Jazz Department, is one of the most subtle, rich sounding and creative young pianists on the Polish Jazz scene.
The title of this recording, INTIMATE CONVERSATIONS, refers to the process which helped to generate the music. This is a series of dialogues, intimate in the sense that they involve shared and/or familiar experiences expressed in musical terms. It is a music of the moment; improvisations created in free space, in a first meeting. Like a drawing in ink on rice paper, it is what it is with out pretense, without correction, without apology. (Joe McPhee)
The duo often seem like they are balancing upon a precipice and are about to fall into the big void yet somehow arrive together in the same exciting place.
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.
