Paweł Tomaszewski

(*1983)

Pianist, composer, arranger. His oeuvre often refers to jazz standards, processing them in original ways to arrive at intriguing sounds, among others by utilizing the prepared piano. Tomaszewski combines warm and lyrical sounds with energetic rhythmic and repetitive narration. Also important in his compositions is improvisation. Working with artists from diverse fields of music, Tomaszewski uses his experience to blend various styles, from world music through modern jazz and electronic music. (KS)

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Polish Jazz Symphony for symphonic orchestra, big-band and soloists

year of composition: 2015
duration of the piece: 50'
genre: orchestral
language version: PL
programme edition: 2014/15
commission: Centrum Kultury Katowice im. Krystyny Bochenek
materials accessible until: 4 January 2019
recording accessible until: 4 January 2022

details:

POLISH JAZZ SYMPHONY for symphonic orchestra, big-band and soloists premiere, held on 25 October 2015 at the Centrum Kultury Katowice im. Krystyny Bochenek in Katowice.

co-author / co-authors:

Bolesław Leśmian, tekst

performers:

Wojciech Myrczek, baritone
Paweł Tomaszewski, piano
Dawid Główczewski, alto and soprano saxophone
Przemysław Florczak, tenor saxophone and bass clarinet
Ivan Levchenko, baritone saxophone
Jakub Mizeracki, electric guitar
„Polish Jazz Symphony Orchestra” Symphonic Orchestra
Jazz Institute of Academy of Music in Katowice Big-Band

cast overview:

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Symphony of the Galaxies for jazz quintet and string orchestra

year of composition: 2013
duration of the piece: 55'
genre: multimedia works in which sound is the main composition element
programme edition: 2012/13
commission: Fundacja Jazz Jamboree
materials accessible until: 25 June 2016
recording accessible until: indefinitely

details:

SYMPHONY OF THE GALAXIES for jazz quintet and string orchestra premiere, held on 5 December 2013 at the The Fryderyk Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw.

performers:

Adam Bałdych, violin solo
Przemysław Florczak, soprano and tenor saxophone
Paweł Tomaszewski, piano
Andrzej Święs, double bass
Paweł Dobrowolski, drum set
String Orchestra of Music Academy in Warsaw