From April 4–14, 2026, the Lemańczyk / Golicki / Sarnecki Trio will perform in Canada. The band will promote their debut album “NYC Session”. During the Canadian tour, the band will be joined by outstanding Canadian trumpeter Jacques Kuba Séguin. The tour takes place as part of the international JAZZ PO POLSKU “Around the World” project.
The trio was formed in 2023 and consists of acclaimed, award-winning Polish musicians recognized on international stages: Rafał Sarnecki (electric guitar), Piotr Lemańczyk (bass guitar), and Adam Golicki (drums). During the Canadian tour, the band will be joined by outstanding Canadian trumpeter Jacques Kuba Séguin. His expressive style perfectly complements the trio’s European sensibility and modern sound. The artists will perform repertoire from the album “NYC Session” as well as Séguin’s original compositions.
The tour will begin on April 4 in Montreal at Diese Onze Jazz Club, followed by a performance on April 6 in the seaside city of Halifax at The Peggy Corkum Music Room. On April 8, the musicians will conduct workshops for students at Cégep Saint-Laurent in Montreal. From April 9–12, the quartet will perform in Vancouver at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, in Edmonton at the Kopernik Club, and in Calgary at the Polish Canadian Cultural Center. The tour will conclude on April 14 with a concert in Saskatoon at The Bassment jazz club.
The concert tour will also include a screening of the JAZZ PO POLSKU film “Around the World”, which will take place on April 8 at the J.A. De Seve cinema. Directed by Maciej Głowiński, the film is a musical documentary about the adventures of young Polish jazz musicians performing in the most remote corners of the world. It is also a story about the art of improvisation, friendship, and the never-ending journey that continually accompanies the film’s protagonists.
Lemańczyk / Golicki / Sarnecki Trio music can be described as mainstream jazz, often drawing from rock expression and sophisticated harmony. In addition to Mike Stern, the trio has collaborated with artists such as Randy Brecker and Grażyna Auguścik, performing a dozen concerts in Poland and the USA. In January 2024, the trio recorded an album in New York, featuring Mike and Leni Stern. Spring 2025 has seen the band performed a JAZZ PO POLSKU „Around the world” concert tour in China and Japan, consist of 21 concerts in bigest cities.
Together, Sarnecki, Lemańczyk, and Golicki form a symbiotic relationship on stage, engaging in spirited musical dialogues and pushing each other to new heights of creativity. Whether exploring original compositions or reimagining jazz standards, their performances are marked by spontaneity, virtuosity, and a deep respect for the tradition of jazz. With their unparalleled musicianship and infectious chemistry, the trio continues to captivate audiences around the globe, forging a legacy as one of the most exciting and innovative ensembles in contemporary jazz.
The organizer of the JAZZ PO POLSKU “Around the World” project is the JAZZ PO POLSKU Foundation. The project is co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage from the Culture Promotion Fund. Partners of the Canadian concerts include the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Montreal, the Polish-Canadian Jazz Association and the Polish-Canadian Society of Nova Scotia. Media patrons: Dwójka – Polish Radio, Panorama News (Montreal), Warsaw Insider, Jazz Forum Magazine.
Lemańczyk / Golicki / Sarnecki Trio feat. Jacques Kuba Séguin Canadian Tour Schedule
Jacques Kuba Séguin – trumpet, Rafał Sarnecki – guitar, Piotr Lemańczyk – bass, Adam Golicki – drums
04/04/2026 Montreal, Diese Onze Jazz Club
06/04/2026 Halifax, The Peggy Corkum Music Room
08/04/2026 Montreal, Cégep Saint-Laurent
08/04/2026 Montreal, J.A. De Seve cinema
09/04/2026 Vancouver, Evergreen Cultural Centre
10/04/2026 Edmonton, Kopernik Club
12/04/2026 Calgary, Polish Canadian Cultural Center
14/04/2026 Saskatoon, The Bassment
About the JAZZ PO POLSKU “Around the World” Project
The JAZZ PO POLSKU “Around the World” project began in May 2023 as an international concert tour, during which Polish artists perform in distant corners of the world, promoting original music. It is inspired by the achievements of Polish traveler Paweł Edmund Strzelecki, who in the mid-19th century became the first Pole to circumnavigate the globe. So far, more than 230 events have taken place in 25 countries across 3 continents. As part of this year’s edition, Polish artists will perform in 15 countries across Asia, North America, and Europe.
The JAZZ PO POLSKU Foundation is a non-governmental organization presenting the broad spectrum of possibilities of young-generation Polish artists. It supports international cultural cooperation and integrates artistic communities from many countries. The foundation aims to refresh and strengthen the image of Polish jazz among international audiences. Since 2012, more than 500 events have taken place in 25 countries under the JAZZ PO POLSKU banner, featuring over 200 musicians. The foundation also organizes concerts in Poland featuring both Polish and international artists.