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6 excellent items added today, all worthy a very special celebration. Those are all 6 bright new reissues (on digipacks) from the legendary Polish Jazz series recorded in Poland between the mid-60`s and the late 80`s. Over 70 albums were released in that series. Some of the best jazz and fusion ever recorded on this planet was released in that series and I sincerely hope some of you are about to discover it - I was lucky to live it! Polish Jazz was undoubtedly a most inventive, daring, sophisticaed and creative genre during that period, second to none other European music. It is really worthy of the highest prise. I'm glad that I'm able to celebrate the Jazzis Web Shop 3rd Anniversary with the addition of these wonderful albums. URBANIAK, MICHAL/GROUP ~ LIVE RECORDING This live recording from 1971 presents the phenomenal Polish artist in the state of transition. Not only is his music moving away from the traditional modern jazz into early electric fusion, but he also changes his primary instrument from saxophone to violin. His quartet inludes the great pianist Adam Makowicz, who was the first to introduce electric keyboards in the Polish jazz. In many respects this music is as revolutionary on the Polish jazz scene as the things Miles Davis did on the global one. A superb document and a visionary creation. Polish Jazz Vol. 24 MAKOWICZ, ADAM ~ UNIT Recorded in 1973 while Makowicz was a member of the Michal Urbaniak Constellation, this beautiful album is a daring vista to record in an intimate setting of keyboards and drums only. The other member of the duo is also a Constellation member, the veteran Polish drummer Czeslaw Bartkowski. All the music is original and Makowicz really shines on his Fender piano, similar to the parallel efforts by Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea. This memorable album gets better with time! Polish Jazz Vol. 35 STANKO, TOMASZ ~ MUSIC 81 Probably the most famous Polish musician worldwide, Tomasz Stanko acheived a legendary status as a virtuoso trumpet player of the same maginutude as Miles. An original member of the legendary Kszysztof Komeda Quintet and a founding father of Polish Jazz, Stanko never allowed himself to become stagnant and his ever evolving musical style has been at the very front of modern jazz since 4 decades. This album from 1981 presents him in the best form, playing with young musicians (except drummer Bartkowski - another veteran) and as usual playing his wonderful compositions, which range from minimalistic fiffs to beautifully lyrical melodies. A true gem! Polish Jazz Vol.69 KOSZ, MIECZYSLAW ~ REMINISCENCE Kosz was one of the greatest hopes of Polish Jazz and his untimely death at a ridiculously young age (his 20`s) was a true tragedy. He was a most lyrical and technically perfect pianist ever on the Polish scene and everybody compared his work with that of Bill Evans. Unfortunately this album from 1971 is the only proper recording of his superb playing (some more material does exists but the recording quality is not that great). On this album Kosz plays some of his interesting interpretations of classical music and some of his elegant compositions. For lovers of piano trios this is a true diamond! Polish Jazz Vol.25 NAMYSLOWSKI, ZBIGNIEW ~ ZBIGNIEW NAMYSLOWSKI QUARTET Polish saxophone giant Zbigniew Namyslowski was an original member of the Krzysztof Komeda Quintet and his international status as a jazz virtuoso is well established. Namyslowski plays in an astounding variety of styles, from melodic to free, always with dexterity, passion and superb timing. He is also a most gifted composer and his ability to incorporate Polish folk tunes into his modern jazz compositions is truly astounding. This album from 1966 is his first Polish recording, after a debut album recorded in UK a year earlier. All the compositions are originals and the performances brilliant. This was a true giant step in the development of the Polish Jazz scene. Polish Jazz Vol.6 NAMYSLOWSKI, ZBIGNIEW ~ WINOBRANIE This 1973 album by Zbigniew Namyslowski is considered by many as a great peak in his long career. His abilities as an improviser and his skills as a composer come together in order to create a perfect modern jazz recording. The 3 brass instruments (2 saxes and trombone) and the pianoless rhythm section all work in perfect unison with amazing interplay and scary solos chasing one after another. One can find of course influences by Coltrane and Coleman, but this is truly original in every sense. A masterpiece! Polish Jazz Vol.33 Have Fun and Happy Anniversary! Adam Baruch Jazzis Web Shop https://www.jazzis.com/shop/
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