Marcin Wasilewski Trio
@ the Codogan Hall,
23 November 2024

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Biography

Marcin Wasilewski Trio - with Marcin Wasilewski, piano, (born 1975), Slawomir Kurkiewicz, double- bass, (born 1975) and Michal Miskiewicz (born 1977), drums - is one of the brightest stars of the Polish jazz scene, recognised for their unique talent in blending tradition with contemporary sound. The trio has achieved international recognition for their exceptional talent and ability to captivate audiences, leaving a lasting impression with their powerful and emotionally charged performance with depth and sheer musicality. In 2024, the band celebrates 30 years of playing together in an unchanged line-up.

For the past three remarkable decades, the Marcin Wasilewski Trio has graced the world of jazz with their extraordinary talent and unwavering commitment to musical excellence, becoming synonymous with innovation and storytelling through their music. Their remarkable journey includes collaborations with jazz luminaries like Tomasz Stanko, Joe Lovano, Charles Lloyd and more, along with the release of seven exceptional albums under the ECM Records label.

The band combines the grand tradition of the challenging piano trio tenet and creates their own distinct sound in doing so. It is also one of the most consistently developing bands of the Polish music scene, and one that is very open to inspiration from the surrounding environment. The Marcin Wasilewski Trio is considered one of the most acclaimed and unique jazz formations of its generation and it has garnered recognition in its native Poland as well as abroad. Click her to read the full biography