Polish jazz, shaped by legends and driven by a new wave of talent, comes to London once again with a multi-venue festival showcasing top artists at iconic venues like Cadogan Hall, Kings Place and Union Chapel. Artists will be joined by special guests from the British jazz scene, highlighting the cross-cultural energy driving jazz forward today.
Poland has long been a powerhouse of jazz, shaping the global scene with its bold, distinctive sound. From the groundbreaking legacy of Krzysztof Komeda, Tomasz Stańko, Urszula Dudziak and Michał Urbaniak to a new generation of trailblazing artists, Polish jazz continues to captivate audiences around the world.
For the very first time, London jazz lovers will have the chance to experience this extraordinary musical heritage live. The Polish Jazz Festival in London is a multi-venue celebration, uniting leading musicians from Poland and beyond to highlight the rich tradition and exciting future of Polish jazz.
Catch some of the most dynamic talents on today’s Polish jazz scene – many of them making their Solo debuts – as the festival takes over iconic venues including Cadogan Hall and Kings Place.
A landmark moment for jazz in London – don’t miss it!
Concerts:
Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet & EABS
Saturday 12th September | 19:30PM | Cadogan Hall, London
Led by the legendary double bassist and composer Wojtek Mazolewski, this award-winning ensemble redefines 21st-century jazz. Expect an explosive blend of traditional jazz, funk, rock, and electronics rooted in fierce collective improvisation.
Straight from Wrocław‘s hip-hop and underground scene, EABS approaches jazz through a lens of reconstruction and deconstruction. Blending acoustic jazz instrumentation with live turntables, soul, and funk, they will be performing a special project: the record “Wstęp Wzbroniony” by icons Tomasz Stańko and Andrzej Trzaskowski.
Link for tickets and full festival line-up: HERE
Saturday 12th September | 17:15PM | Cadogan Hall, London
On Saturday 12 September, join us at Cadogan Hall for Jazzayah : a stunning, jazz-oriented reimagining of her legendary repertoire. From her groundbreaking debut Kamień to her multi-platinum hits, experience her most iconic songs like never before in newly crafted jazz arrangements.
Kayah will be joined by a spectacular band of Polish jazz royalty:
- Jan Smoczyński on piano & arrangements
- Michał Barański double bass
- Michał Miskiewicz on drums
- Iwona Zasuwa providing vocal harmonies (celebrating 25+ years on stage with Kayah!)
Tickets are selling fast: HERE
Saturday 12th September | 20:00PM | Cadogan Hall, London
With a career spanning over six decades and a discography of more than 50 albums, Urszula is a powerhouse of international jazz history. From her legendary days on the New York jazz scene to her iconic global hit “Papaya”, she has redefined what the human voice can do through jaw-dropping scat singing and pioneering electronic voice processing.
She has shared the stage and studio with the absolute greatest names in music, including:
- Bobby McFerrin, Herbie Hancock, and Jaco Pastorius
- Sting, Nina Simone, and Miles Davis’s legendary collaborators
Named Singer of the Year by the Los Angeles Times and honoured as a UNESCO Artist for Peace, seeing this living legend live in an intimate venue like Cadogan Hall is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Tickets for this legendary performance are available now: TICKETS HERE
Marcin Masecki, Warsaw Village Band & HVMBLE
Sunday 13th September | 18:00PM | Union Chapel, London
Opening the night is this fresh, innovative jazz trio blending modern aesthetics with bold free improvisation. Composed of award-winning rising stars Mateusz Tomiak, Kosma Góra, and Wojciech “Greeny” Zieliński, they are redefining the sound of the next generation.
Next a true visionary of the Polish contemporary scene, pianist and composer Marcin Masecki operates at the absolute intersection of jazz, classical masterworks, and radical avant-garde experimentation.
Finally, closing the night is this world-renowned, BBC Radio 3 Award-winning powerhouse. They take traditional Polish folk music, historical instruments, and powerful vocal styles, and supercharge them with contemporary live improvisation and global rhythms.
Tickets for this massive triple bill are on sale now: TICKETS HERE
Saturday 26th September | 18:00PM | Cadogan Hall, London
Witness the radical live performance of Chopin Residue by visionary director and producer Mariusz Szypura at Cadogan Hall.
This interdisciplinary project takes Chopin’s iconic compositions and completely deconstructs them, exposing the raw harmonic, tonal, and emotional “residues” left behind.
The groundbreaking double album features an astonishing lineup of international alternative and experimental royalty, including:
- Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth) & Adrian Utley (Portishead)
- Joey Waronker (Beck, R.E.M.) & John McEntire (Tortoise)
- Gail Ann Dorsey (David Bowie)
- Jim O’Rourke, Fennesz, Matthew Herbert, and more!
Expect an immersive, intermedial evening combining fragmented soundscapes, hand-cut vinyl, video, and stunning light projections that view sound destruction as a beautiful, generative art form.
Experience classical music like never before: TICKETS HERE
Saturday 26th September | 20:30PM | Cadogan Hall, London
Leszek Możdżer plays Komeda: Widely considered the most outstanding contemporary Polish pianist, composer, and jazz musician of our time, Możdżer’s spellbinding technique and profound musicality have captivated audiences across the globe – from New York to Buenos Aires.
Throughout his illustrious career, he has crossed musical boundaries to collaborate with icons like:
- Jazz giant Marcus Miller
- Pink Floyd’s legendary David Gilmour
- Polish jazz masters Tomasz Stańko and Michał Urbaniak
For this special evening, he will delve into the legendary repertoire of Krzysztof Komeda, bringing his signature improvisational genius to some of the most beautiful compositions in European jazz history.
Tickets for this headline event will sell out fast: TICKETS HERE
Sunday 27th September | 20:00PM | Kings Place, London
The festival reaches its ultimate destination as the sensational young quartet Kosmonauci takes over Kings Place for the official Closing Concert of the Polish Jazz Festival London!
Emerging from Bielsko-Biała, this powerhouse outfit blends intense classical and jazz training with heavy underground urban influences. Expect a wild, hypnotic fusion of jazz interaction, polyrhythmic structures, hip-hop, and drum’n’bass.
Their explosive 2024 debut album “Sorry, nie tu” on U Know Me Records caused a massive stir, completely selling out its vinyl pressing on pre-orders before launching a special Japanese edition. Known for raw, expansive, and high-energy live improvisation, they are the perfect band to bring the curtain down on this year’s festival.
Catch them live on stage:
- Miłosz Pieczonka – Saxophone
- Bartłomiej Lucjan – Bass guitar
- Tymon Kosma – Vibraphone
- Jan Pieniążek – Drums
Let’s close out the festival together in style: TICKETS HERE
More information can be found HERE.
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