JAZZ PO POLSKU „Around the World” project will take the form of an international concert tour. As part of it, leading Polish jazz musicians from the younger generation will give over 100 concerts on 4 continents. The project kicked-off in May and will last three years. It is inspired by the achievements of the Polish traveler – Paweł Edmund Strzelecki, who was the first Pole to circumnavigate the World.
As part of the JAZZ PO POLSKU „Around the World” project, over the next three years Polish jazz artists will visit 20 countries and play over 100 concerts on 4 continents. It will be attended by the leading Polish artists of the independent jazz and improvisation scene, who will perform their original songs. There are also plans to cooperate with local artists, in order to create special events.
„The following year we will play in Asia – China, Japan and Vietnam, but also in several European countries – Albania, Croatia, Moldova, Romania, Serbia; as well as in Canada. In the following years we plan to bring Polish jazz to various parts of the World. You can follow our website and social media channels, where we keep reporting on the progress of the project, presenting more artists and locations. I believe that in the coming years Polish jazz will truly reach the audiences all around the World” says Jakub Krzeszowski, founder of the JAZZ PO POLSKU Foundation and “Around the World” project. Further performers and details of concerts will be announced on an ongoing basis on the website jazzpopolsku.pl.
The JAZZ PO POLSKU „Around the World” project is inspired by the achievements of the Polish traveler Paweł Edmund Strzelecki, who was the first Pole to circumnavigate the World out of his own initiative. Strzelecki made an extraordinary journey in the years 1834-1843, during which he conducted extensive geological and geographical research, contributing to the development of knowledge about the modern World.
“Strzelecki was one of the few Poles who managed to break out from Poland and have an impact in today’s World image. Alongside Chopin and Curie-Skłodowska, he was one of the few who had the opportunity to see a different world in the mid-nineteenth century. He conducted extensive geological research on many continents. For his work for the development of world science, he received many awards abroad, including a gold medal from the Royal Geographical Society, and recognition from Charles Darwin himself. In Poland, unfortunately, he was not appreciated during his lifetime,” adds Krzeszowski.
The JAZZ PO POLSKU „Around the World” project is conducted by the JAZZ PO POLSKU Foundation in cooperation with Polish diplomatic missions around the World as well as with a number of local partners. Honorary patronage is Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Poland. The Foundation’s partners are: PZU Foundation, Industrial Development Agency Foundation, and the Institute of Economic Diplomacy Foundation. The strategic partner is Marshal’s Office of the Podlaskie Voivodeship. Patrons: National Chamber of Commerce (KIG), Jazz Forum Magazine, Warsaw Insider.
The JAZZ PO POLSKU Foundation is a non-governmental organization presenting a wide spectrum of possibilities of Polish artists of the young generation. It helps in establishing international cultural cooperation and integrates artists from many countries. It strives to refresh and strengthen the image of Polish jazz in the minds of foreign audiences. Since 2012, over 350 events have been held as part of JAZZ PO POLSKU in 15 countries, with more than 150 musicians taking part. As part of the organized projects, concerts of Polish and foreign artists are also held in Poland.
THE SCHEDULE 2023
Michał Ciesielski Band
Michał Ciesielski – piano; Noah Hocker – trumpet; Nathaniel Gao – sax; YuanYe/ Wang Chenhuai – double bass; Victor Bastidas Rodriguez/Xiao Dou – drums
03.05 China, Beijing, Parnassus Museum (solo)
04.05 China, Beijing, The Bricks (quartet)
05.05 China, Beijing, Fugue (solo)
06.05 China, Beijing, Blue Note (trio)
13.05 Vietnam, Hanoi, Binh Minh Jazz Club
18.05 China, Beijing, Smoke (trio)
19.05 China, Beijing, Chiny, Steinway Concert Hall (solo)
24.05 China, Beijing, Bricks (trio)
25.05 China, Beijing, Shi Kong Theatre
Piotr Krępeć
Piotr Krępeć – guitar (solo)
28.04, China, Shanghai, Sanji Neon Studio,Shanghai, warsztaty
29.04, China, Shanghai, House of Blues and Jazz
02.05, China, Zhengzhou, Zhenglun Zhujiang Instrumnet Store Music Hall
07.05, China, Hangzhou, JZ Club
19.05, China, Chengdu, MPK Vinyl Culture Hall
21.05, China, Nantong, Daxu Guitar
24.05, China, Wuhan, Three Livehouse
25.05, China, Chengdu, Jah Bar
26.05, China, Chengdu, Machu Picchu
27.05, China, Pekin, Ambasada RP w Pekinie
28.05, China, Eatwithchina
Mateusz Gawęda Trio
Mateusz Gawęda – piano, Alan Wypisz – double bass, Grzegorz Pałka – drums
15.06 Japan, Tokyo, Seya Cultural Center AJISAI Plaza (solo)
16.06 Japan, Tokyo, Shinjuku PitInn
17.06 Japan, Tokyo, Hakutopia
21.06 China, Shanghai, Blue Note
22.06 China, Shanghai, Blue Note
23.06 China, Shenzhen, Lavo
24.06 China, Shenzhen, Lavo
25.06 China, Shenzhen, DMAC
Piotr Lemańczyk Electric Band
Piotr Lemańczyk – bass, Marcin Wądołowski – guitars Dominik Bukowski – vibraphone, Tyler Hornby – drums
30.06, Canada, Canmore, Canmore Theatre
01.07, Canada, Edmonton, Edmonton Jazz Festival
02.07, Canada, Calgary, JYYC Calgary Jazz Festival
The Flash!
Sławomir Pezda – sax, Alan Wykpisz – bass, Max Olszewski – drums
20.08, Romania, Smida Jazz Festival
Rafał Sarnecki / Adam Zagórski
Rafał Sarnecki – guitar, Adam Zagórski – drums
22-26.08, Izrael, Mitzpe Ramon, Compas International, Workshops
Piotr Damasiewicz Into The Roots
Piotr Damasiewicz – trumpet; Zbigniew Kozera – double bass; Paweł Szpura – drums
26.06, Croatia, Jazz U Vinogradu FestivalP
ZIEMIA
Oskar Tomala – guitar; Mateusz Żydek – trumpet; Jakub Wosik – double bass; Alan Kapołka – drums
28.09, Serbia, Subotica, Jazzire Festival
29.09, Albania, Szkodra, International Festival in Albania, ARKA Centre
30.09, Albania, Tirana, International Festival in Albania, VH Eurostar Tirana Hotel
03.10, Serbia, Belgrad, SpratBar
04.10, Serbia, Novi Sad, CK13
05.10, Romania, Timisoara, Timisoara Jazz Festival
Paweł Kaczmarczyk Trio
Paweł Kaczmarczyk – piano; Alan Wykpisz – double bas; Grzegorz Pałka – drums
6.10, Romania, Timisoara Jazz Festival
Tomasz Chyła Quintet
Tomasz Chyła – violin, Emil Miszk – trumpet, Krzysztof Hadrych – gitara, Konrad Żołnierek – bas, Sławek Koryzno – drums
14.10, Taiwan, Taichung, Taichung Jazz Festival
15.10, Taiwan, Taipei, Taipei Jazz Festival
17.10, China, Xiamen, Real Live House
18.10, China, Wuhan, Linkonggang Poly Grand Theater
19.10, China, Chongqing, NUTS Live House
20.10, China, Chengdu, Oak Nose Club
21.10, China, Chengdu, Oak Nose Club
22.10, China, Xi’an, Meeting Jazz Club
25.10, China, Hangzhou, Jinsha Lake Grand Theatre
26.10, China, Shanghai, Blue Note Jazz Club
27.10, China, Guangzhou, Enlightening
28.10, China, Shenzhen, Lavo
29.10, China, Shenzhen, Lavo