Experience a unique musical journey with Włodek Pawlik, the only Polish jazz musician to win a Grammy Award for his album Night in Calisia (Best Large Jazz Ensemble, 2014). With a career spanning over four decades, Pawlik has released 45 records, composed film soundtracks, orchestral works, a ballet (Flow), the opera Via Sancta, and music for the acclaimed musical Irena (2022).
About Włodek Pawlik
- Graduate of the Fryderyk Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw and Hochschule für Musik in Hamburg.
- Full professor at the F. Chopin University of Music in Warsaw, teaching improvisation.
- Collaborated with jazz legends such as Randy Brecker, Mike Stern, Arturo Sandoval, Billy Hart, Tom Kennedy, Richie Cole, and Paul Wertico.
- Known for blending jazz, classical, world music, and highland folklore into a distinctive, improvisational style.
About Łukasz Pawlik
- Multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger; winner of the Berlin Jazz & Blues Award (2006).
- Classically trained cellist who also performs on piano, keyboards, drums, and electric bass.
- Released two original albums (Lonely Journey and Long-Distance Connections) featuring collaborations with Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, and Dave Weckl.
Pawlik & Pawlik Duo
This project unites father and son, Włodek and Łukasz Pawlik, two generations of a musical family. The duo’s repertoire features compositions from Włodek’s Grammy-winning album alongside original works by Łukasz. Their music defies categorization, blending jazz, classical training, world music, and improvisation to create a one-of-a-kind live experience.
Line-up:
- Włodek Pawlik – piano
- Łukasz Pawlik – cello
Programme:
- Set 1: Włodek Pawlik performs his original compositions and jazz standards.
- Set 2: Pawlik & Pawlik Duo perform pieces from their acclaimed Pawlik & Pawlik Duo album, recorded live at Agnieszka Osiecka Polish Radio Studio in 2023.
Don’t miss this extraordinary musical evening!
Tickets are £20, available on the door or online via THIS LINK
Saturday, October 18 from 20:00-22:30
Polish Social and Cultural Association POSK
238-246 King Street London W6 0RF
Video: Pawlik & Pawlik Duo Live @ Studio im Agnieszki Osieckiej Polish Radio3
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