Three Artists, Three Phenomenal Albums, Over Two Hours of Stunning Music
Plus a special screening of the cult film ‘Knife in the Water’ directed by Roman Polański, featuring the unforgettable music of Krzysztof Komeda.
An event like no other!
Komeda Horyzonty is a new, unique series of “multi-concerts” showcasing the music of Krzysztof Komeda, interpreted and performed by outstanding jazz musicians. These artists, much like Komeda himself, dare to step beyond conventions, break stereotypes, and play in unexpected ways. Each will perform their own iconic album, entirely consisting of Komeda’s compositions, live at Cavatina Hall.
This is a rare opportunity to experience diverse jazz worlds linked by Komeda’s unmistakable edge, which will serve as a starting point for extraordinary musical journeys throughout the evening.
After the performances, join us for a special film screening of the Polish cinema classic – ‘Knife in the Water’ by Roman Polański, featuring Komeda’s unforgettable score!
Line-up for the first edition of Komeda Horyzonty:
- Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet performing the album When Angels Fall
- Maciej Tubis performing Komeda: Reflections
- Oleś Brothers & Bartosz Pieszka performing Komeda Ahead
About Krzysztof Komeda
An icon whose legacy has been spoken of extensively: a doctor, jazzman, composer, pianist, and visionary.
It’s hard to imagine today’s horizon of Polish jazz and film music without someone so lyrically expressive and courageously exploratory as Komeda.
His time was brief – very brief – yet his mark is so powerful and touching that he became a singular point of reference for generations of musicians beyond just jazz. His compositions, famous worldwide, have attained the status of true classics, performed in countless surprising ways.
Komeda’s legacy will live forever because his work carries an inexhaustible source of inspiration, drawn from by musicians far and wide.
The Challenge of Playing Komeda
For musicians, performing Komeda’s music is a significant emotional and artistic challenge. Each attempt is accompanied by the desire to honor the Master’s legacy while bringing a unique, personal interpretation. Only then can truly exceptional, timeless works be born — even if they all start from notes already written.
The Artists:
Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet
One of the most charismatic groups on the European jazz scene, masterfully blending the best traditions of Polish jazz with the mystical aura of spiritual jazz. Their live performances are an extraordinary experience full of energy and intensity that deeply resonates with audiences. The Quintet will perform their iconic 2019 album When Angels Fall in its entirety — a compelling collection of original, captivating arrangements of Komeda’s works.
Jazzmotional wrote about the album:
“When Angels Fall carries much of Komeda’s immortality, but even more of Mazolewski and the Quintet’s pulse and emotion. They chose the hardest path to the source, one no one had walked before, forging it from scratch. Risky, but the way to reach the summit on one’s own terms. Music history remembers such moments.”
Maciej Tubis
One of Poland’s finest pianists, leader of the Tubis Trio, also performing solo. Passionate about the piano, an unrelenting seeker and innovator of sound combining classical and modern elements. Maciej will perform his critically acclaimed album Komeda: Reflections, which spectacularly blends Komeda’s lyricism with intriguing electronic soundscapes. The result? A thrilling, unexpected Komeda.
Jazzmotional review says:
“This album is full of secret charm and compelling force. Inspired yet inspiring… with much new sensitivity without which these pieces wouldn’t sound so enchanting. I dare say Krzysztof Komeda himself would have liked it… Otherwise, Maciej Tubis’s concerts with Komeda’s repertoire wouldn’t be such spiritual and extraordinary experiences.”
Oleś Brothers & Bartosz Pieszka
Komeda Ahead brings traditional, minimalist jazz together with contemporary music, creating an immersive spectacle. Recorded by brothers Bartłomiej and Marcin Oleś with Christopher Dell in 2013, this album proves that Komeda’s music can be interpreted in many ways, revealing unexpected and intriguing facets.
Jazzmotional writes:
“Komeda Ahead resonates with true Komeda-like longing, contemplation, and mystery. It is contemplative music creating a cinematic atmosphere where each listener imagines their own story. Listening is like looking into a kaleidoscope of imagination, where images change one after another but none repeat. This album superbly reveals the vast narrative power of Komeda’s music.”
This extraordinary concert series invites you to rediscover Krzysztof Komeda’s genius through fresh, boundary-pushing performances, culminating in a cinematic tribute to one of Poland’s greatest artistic figures.
