Release date: 11 October 2024
Label: NoPaper Records
Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet is returning with a new, refreshed lineup with a new full-length album, Beautiful People, scheduled for release in October 2024. The album will be distributed worldwide in cooperation with K7!
The album was recorded in December '23 at Polish Radio's S4 studio after a series of a dozen WMQ concerts last fall. Buoyed by the wonderful reception in many cities and hungry for new sensations and sounds, the Quintet recorded this album while absolutely in full throttle.
Beautiful People is a soulful album heading into the realm of contemporary spiritual jazz while maintaining WMQ's identity and Slavic tradition.
The fresh material presents quality new energy, sound and composition of the band.
Band composition:
Wojtek Mazolewski - double bass
Marcel Balinski - piano
Piotr Chęcki - saxophone
Oscar Torok - trumpet
Tymek Papior- drums
The second half of the year promises to be very intense. The tour promoting the album will take place in Poland, UK, Argentina, Chile and Mexico, where, in addition to club concerts, the Quintet will appear at several major festivals. And it's not over yet...!
Wojtek Mazolewski is a prominent Polish jazz artist known for his pioneering work in contemporary jazz.
A virtuoso bassist and composer, Mazolewski blends traditional jazz with contemporary elements, delivering a mesmerizing and emotionally charged musical experience that has earned him enthusiastic reviews from All About Jazz, DownBeat Magazine, Kind of Jazz, and other publications. With a career spanning decades, he has become an icon in the Polish jazz scene, enchanting audiences worldwide with his fusion of classic and modern jazz styles. His live performances are renowned for their energy and captivating stage presence, providing a memorable and genre-defying jazz experience that has made him a celebrated figure in the global jazz community.