Jazz Po Polsku Festival

On Sunday, October 20, the first day of the festival will take place, featuring performances by: Piotr Damasiewicz & Power of the Horns Ensemble – one of the most influential Polish avant-garde jazz big bands, founded by trumpeter Piotr Damasiewicz; Krvnska Quartet, the debuting band of violinist Aleksandra Kryńska; and Light Star Guiding, a free jazz-trance group featuring, among others, British saxophonist Ray Dickaty, known from the rock band Spiritualized. At the beginning of the evening, the audience will have the opportunity to watch a screening of films recorded during JAZZ PO POLSKU concert tours in Asia from 2014-2024, directed by Maciej Głowiński.

The second day of the festival, planned for October 27, will be opened at 6:00 p.m. by musicians from India – tabla player Pranshu Chatur Lal and violinist Sumnath Manjunath, who will conduct the “Rhythm Raga” workshop. The musicians will also perform a duet with an original program combining Indian music and European traditions, and will be part of the JAZZ PO POLSKU ENSEMBLE – a project specially prepared for this occasion by guitarist and composer Kuba Wójcik, complemented by double bassist Andrzej Święs and drummer Krzysztof Szmańda. That evening will also feature representatives of the young scene – Paweł Krawiec Trio, finalists of the 2023 international Jazz Juniors competition.

**Schedule**
**20.10.2024 Day 1**
**18:00** Screening of JAZZ PO POLSKU films, directed by Maciej Głowiński

**19:30** Light Star Guiding
Ray Dickaty (UK) – saxophone, Mikołaj Poncyljusz – guitar, Michał Załęski – keyboards, Dominik Mokrzewski – drums

**20:30** Aleksandra Kryńska Quintet
Aleksandra Kryńska – violin, Piotr Damasiewicz – trumpet, Szymon Mika – guitar, Michał Aftyka – double bass, Bartosz Szablowski – drums

**21:30** Piotr Damasiewicz & Power of the Horns Ensemble
Piotr Damasiewicz – trumpet, Krzysztof Kasprzyk – soprano saxophone, electronics, Paweł Niewiadomski – trombone, Gerard Lebik – tenor saxophone, Dominykas Norkus – baritone saxophone, electronics, Dominik Wania – piano, Adam Żuchowski – double bass, Paweł Szpura – drums

The JAZZ PO POLSKU Festival is organized by the JAZZ PO POLSKU Foundation and is co-financed under the “Music” Program of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage, operated by the National Institute of Music and Dance. The event’s partner is the Jassmine club. The event is held under the honorary patronage of the Mayor of the City of Warsaw.