Polish Danish Jazz Days 2018

The history of cooperation of young Polish musicians began about ten years ago, with a group of three brave artists, who decided to start their music education in Denmark.

Tomasz Licak, Bartłomiej Wawryniuk oraz Marek Kądziela, through education at Carl Nielsen Academy of Music, they initiated a new chapter in Polish-Danish cooperation in the broad sense of improvised music. The successes and presence on the European music market of ensambles drawing inspiration from the border of Slavic and Scandinavian culture, initiated a large “wave” of young artists wishing to follow the same direction in art.

As a consequence of these events, Danish conservatories filled up with young Polish musicians, starting from Esbjerg, through Odense to end in Copenhagen Rhythmic Music Conservatory establishing a very specific combination of cultures, musical inspirations, ending on the unbreakable friendship of these artistic worlds.

In 2017 the first edition of Polish Danish Jazz Days took place. Since then new musicians appeared on the European music scene to represent this very unique association. That is why in summer edition of 2018 during Copenhagen Jazz Festival we would like to present:

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16.00: PAST AND FUTURE DON’T EXIST AND NOW IS THE RHYTHM

Jonas Due Steffensen – trumpet

Gianluca Elia – Tenor Sax

Jędrzej Łagodziński – baritone sax

Kristian Tangvik – tuba

Hasse Brun – drums

Szymon Pimpon Gąsiorek – drums, composition

This band is the best example of the connection between Poles and Scandinavians on the music battlefield.

The exploding improvisations along with the turning rhythm will take you to a completely different dimension, where as a listener you will discover a world full of surprises and traps set by the extraordinary skilled band members.

During the concert you will get a unique chance to find your artistic soul anew. Remember, however, that you can achieve this only through full focus and internal reflection during the performance.

Free admission (outdoors)

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17.00: Piotrowicz/Pedersen/Albertsen feat. Philipp Gropper

Kamil Piotrowicz – piano

Erik Kimestad – trumpet

Simon Albertsen – drums

Philipp Gropper – tenor saxophone

Piotrowicz/Pedersen/Albertsen is acoustic trio based in Copenhagen created by three strong voices of Copenhagen music scene, Kamil Piotrowicz (piano), Erik Kimestad Pedersen (trumpet), Simon Albertsen (drums). They are characterised by individual, hyperactive and hyperenergetic, organic improvisation. The trio is currently working on their debut album to be released in 2019th.

Free admission (outdoors)

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20.00: Konar Trio „Folk”

Marek Konarski and Folk (s) – special project created on the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining its independence. Attachment to the homeland, Polish folk music, knowledge gained at European universities and stage experience have resulted in this unique project, which is an unusual combination of jazz, improvised music and Polish folk.

Tickets: 100 DKK / 50 DKK

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22.00: Polish Danish Jazz Days Ensemble

“Breaking the bridges”

Maciej Kądziela – alto saxophone

Tomasz Licak – tenor saxophone

Erik Ørum Von Spreckelsen – piano

Richard Anderson – bass

Radoslaw Wosko – drums

The last team will present a beautiful connection between the master and the student. The musicians who were invited to the project just a few years ago were reliable students. Now they perform at the largest European Jazz salons. In their company, we will find former professors under whose wings they had the chance to shape their skills to the highest level.

Tickets: 100 DKK / 50 DKK

CPH JAZZ FESTIVAL @ KONCERTKIRKEN is supported by Statens Kunstfond, Københavns Kommune, Knud Højgaards Fond, Oticon Fonden, Augustinus Fonden

Partners: Cph Jazz Festival, Goethe Instituttet, ToneArt, The Community, Polish Danish Jazz Days