{"id":13657,"date":"2026-06-19T17:09:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T15:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/?p=13657"},"modified":"2026-08-12T12:38:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T10:38:33","slug":"polish-jazz-festival-london-11-27-sep-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/2026\/06\/19\/polish-jazz-festival-london-11-27-sep-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Polish Jazz Festival \u2013 London | 11-27 Sep 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Polish jazz<\/strong>, 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<strong> Cadogan Hall, Kings Place and Union Chapel. <\/strong>Artists will be joined by special guests from the British jazz scene, highlighting the cross-cultural energy driving jazz forward today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Poland has long been a powerhouse of jazz<\/strong>, shaping the global scene with its bold, distinctive sound.\u00a0From the <strong>groundbreaking legacy of Krzysztof Komeda, Tomasz Sta\u0144ko, Urszula Dudziak and Micha\u0142 Urbaniak<\/strong>\u00a0to a new generation of trailblazing artists, Polish jazz continues to captivate audiences around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For the very first time, London jazz lovers will have the chance to experience this extraordinary musical heritage live. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/polishjazzfestival.com\/\">The\u00a0Polish Jazz Festival in London<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is a multi-venue celebration, uniting leading musicians from Poland and beyond to highlight the rich tradition and exciting future of Polish jazz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Catch some of the most dynamic talents on today\u2019s Polish jazz scene &#8211; many of them making their <strong>Solo debuts<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; as the festival takes over iconic venues including <strong>Cadogan Hall and Kings Place.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>A landmark moment for jazz in London &#8211; don\u2019t miss it!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Concerts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cadoganhall.com\/whats-on\/polish-jazz-festival-opening-gala-eabs-and-wojtek-mazolewski-quintet\/book\/1312834\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTpFMNwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGpjQ2NpN3dKcEtkTEFZM2lzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe_5FlUhbU8xX6I0Km5QEjA1ckxyGVs0JgxRtIGQlTb_a_3zivg9F74pDBzB4_aem_sd6SPXlZ0Sfz80tBREl4Cw\">Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet &amp; EABS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14010\" style=\"width:316px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Saturday 12th September | 19:30PM | Cadogan Hall, London<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Led by the legendary double bassist and composer <strong>Wojtek Mazolewski<\/strong>, this award-winning ensemble redefines <strong>21st-century jazz. <\/strong>Expect an explosive blend of <strong>traditional jazz, funk, rock, and electronics<\/strong> rooted in fierce collective improvisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Straight from <strong>Wroc\u0142aw<\/strong>&#8217;s hip-hop and underground scene, <strong>EABS <\/strong>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 <strong>&#8222;Wst\u0119p Wzbroniony&#8221; <\/strong>by icons <strong>Tomasz Sta\u0144ko<\/strong> and <strong>Andrzej Trzaskowski.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Link for tickets and full festival line-up: <a href=\"https:\/\/cadoganhall.com\/whats-on\/polish-jazz-festival-opening-gala-eabs-and-wojtek-mazolewski-quintet\/book\/1312834\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTpFMNwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGpjQ2NpN3dKcEtkTEFZM2lzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe_5FlUhbU8xX6I0Km5QEjA1ckxyGVs0JgxRtIGQlTb_a_3zivg9F74pDBzB4_aem_sd6SPXlZ0Sfz80tBREl4Cw\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cadoganhall.com\/whats-on\/polish-jazz-festival-kayah\/book\/1313035\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTpFiJwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGpjQ2NpN3dKcEtkTEFZM2lzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeP5FRrl2qZjaqCb7a_-gh4IAdfkNhfSCW-IYtIcYBmnSd5jPyumel2iqPcUw_aem_E6brRocvf_QYxZsPLG5_VQ\">KAYAH<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-2-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14013\" style=\"width:341px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-2-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-2-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-2-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Saturday 12th September | 17:15PM | Cadogan Hall, London<br><\/strong><br>On Saturday 12 September, join us at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cadoganhall?__cft__[0]=AZYMfTRtonfSMdvG9ldDes_ctSUbci4JCVsSEjx9i_weg6hS_C55WlPf4aa-_Mp0BQzkE-2q89gEUL6EzawfIRbhnAe7kMY_qAjGVIoVkWkdwkiR41hm-BIjvlBTUeLnhbMWdPTUmIYtAPqvcJvhowIti9gtJT49Sr3l65nIm9ELGlv6k2H9Ud2YxNt8XJyjEfM&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Cadogan Hall<\/a> for <strong>Jazzayah <\/strong>: a stunning, jazz-oriented reimagining of her legendary repertoire. From her groundbreaking debut <strong>Kamie\u0144<\/strong> to her multi-platinum hits, experience her most iconic songs like never before in newly crafted jazz arrangements.<br><br>Kayah will be joined by a spectacular band of Polish jazz royalty:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jansmoczynskiofficial?__cft__[0]=AZYMfTRtonfSMdvG9ldDes_ctSUbci4JCVsSEjx9i_weg6hS_C55WlPf4aa-_Mp0BQzkE-2q89gEUL6EzawfIRbhnAe7kMY_qAjGVIoVkWkdwkiR41hm-BIjvlBTUeLnhbMWdPTUmIYtAPqvcJvhowIti9gtJT49Sr3l65nIm9ELGlv6k2H9Ud2YxNt8XJyjEfM&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Jan Smoczy\u0144ski<\/a> <\/strong>on piano &amp; arrangements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Micha\u0142 Bara\u0144ski <\/strong>double bass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Micha\u0142 Miskiewicz<\/strong> on drums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Iwona Zasuwa<\/strong> providing vocal harmonies <strong>(celebrating 25+ years on stage with Kayah!)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Tickets are selling fast: <a href=\"https:\/\/cadoganhall.com\/whats-on\/polish-jazz-festival-kayah\/book\/1313035\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTpFiJwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGpjQ2NpN3dKcEtkTEFZM2lzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeP5FRrl2qZjaqCb7a_-gh4IAdfkNhfSCW-IYtIcYBmnSd5jPyumel2iqPcUw_aem_E6brRocvf_QYxZsPLG5_VQ\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cadoganhall.com\/whats-on\/polish-jazz-festival-urszula-dudziak\/book\/1313634\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTpGABwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGpjQ2NpN3dKcEtkTEFZM2lzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeeZ7zMU1ot_nYJTR1rnGhWkGcIaasREj8VwVxPSNGJzOh4yKX_qMU23BMx2Y_aem_BvjGydlx2fTKvjDBC4xUrg\">Urszula Dudziak<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"557\" height=\"862\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14015\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-4.png 557w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-4-194x300.png 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Saturday 12th September | 20:00PM | Cadogan Hall, London<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">With a career spanning over six decades and a discography of more than 50 albums, <strong>Urszula<\/strong> is a powerhouse of international jazz history. From her legendary days on the New York jazz scene to her iconic global hit <strong>&#8222;Papaya&#8221;,<\/strong> she has redefined what the human voice can do through jaw-dropping scat singing and pioneering electronic voice processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em><strong>She has shared the stage and studio with the absolute greatest names in music, including:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Bobby McFerrin<\/strong>, <strong>Herbie Hancock<\/strong>, and <strong>Jaco Pastorius<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Sting, Nina Simone, and Miles Davis&#8217;s legendary collaborators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Named Singer of the Year by the<strong> Los Angeles Times <\/strong>and honoured as a <strong>UNESCO Artist for Peace<\/strong>, seeing this living legend live in an intimate venue like Cadogan Hall is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Tickets for this legendary performance are available now: <a href=\"https:\/\/cadoganhall.com\/whats-on\/polish-jazz-festival-urszula-dudziak\/book\/1313634\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTpGABwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGpjQ2NpN3dKcEtkTEFZM2lzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeeZ7zMU1ot_nYJTR1rnGhWkGcIaasREj8VwVxPSNGJzOh4yKX_qMU23BMx2Y_aem_BvjGydlx2fTKvjDBC4xUrg\">TICKETS HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigantic.com\/polish-jazz-festival-tickets\/london-union-chapel\/2026-09-13-18-00?fbclid=IwY2xjawTpGUFwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGpjQ2NpN3dKcEtkTEFZM2lzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeCr4h2fp2-3ygxs1ZP-Jo5ZitxCWSjCaNSrogI3a1QVn7ff9oP9nI0DsKkNU_aem_jBC3TulNjUgSz5ZxYmJSMA\">Marcin Masecki, Warsaw Village Band &amp; HVMBLE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-5-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14016\" style=\"width:347px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-5-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-5-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-5-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-5.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Sunday 13th September | 18:00PM | Union Chapel, London<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Opening the night is this fresh, innovative jazz trio blending modern aesthetics with bold free improvisation. Composed of award-winning rising stars <strong>Mateusz Tomiak, Kosma G\u00f3ra, and Wojciech \u201cGreeny\u201d Zieli\u0144ski<\/strong>, they are redefining the sound of the next generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Next a true visionary of the Polish contemporary scene, pianist and composer <strong>Marcin Masecki <\/strong>operates at the absolute intersection of jazz, classical masterworks, and radical avant-garde experimentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Finally, closing the night is this world-renowned,<strong> BBC Radio 3 Award-winning powerhouse<\/strong>. They take traditional Polish folk music, historical instruments, and powerful vocal styles, and supercharge them with contemporary live improvisation and global rhythms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Tickets for this massive triple bill are on sale now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigantic.com\/polish-jazz-festival-tickets\/london-union-chapel\/2026-09-13-18-00?fbclid=IwY2xjawTpGUFwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGpjQ2NpN3dKcEtkTEFZM2lzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeCr4h2fp2-3ygxs1ZP-Jo5ZitxCWSjCaNSrogI3a1QVn7ff9oP9nI0DsKkNU_aem_jBC3TulNjUgSz5ZxYmJSMA\">TICKETS HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cadoganhall.com\/whats-on\/polish-jazz-festival-mariusz-szpura\/book\/1313834\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTpGkJwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGpjQ2NpN3dKcEtkTEFZM2lzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeCr4h2fp2-3ygxs1ZP-Jo5ZitxCWSjCaNSrogI3a1QVn7ff9oP9nI0DsKkNU_aem_jBC3TulNjUgSz5ZxYmJSMA\">Mariusz Szypura<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-6-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14017\" style=\"width:373px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-6-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-6-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-6.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Saturday 26th September | 18:00PM | Cadogan Hall, London<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Witness the radical live performance of <strong>Chopin Residue <\/strong>by visionary <strong>director and producer Mariusz Szypura <\/strong>at Cadogan Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This interdisciplinary project takes Chopin\u2019s iconic compositions and completely deconstructs them, exposing the raw harmonic, tonal, and emotional &#8222;residues&#8221; left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The groundbreaking double album features an astonishing lineup of international alternative and experimental royalty, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Lee Ranaldo<\/strong> (Sonic Youth) &amp;<strong> Adrian Utley <\/strong>(Portishead)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Joey Waronker <\/strong>(Beck, R.E.M.) &amp; <strong>John McEntire<\/strong> (Tortoise)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Gail Ann Dorsey<\/strong> (David Bowie)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Jim O\u2019Rourke, Fennesz, Matthew Herbert, and more!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Experience classical music like never before:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cadoganhall.com\/whats-on\/polish-jazz-festival-mariusz-szpura\/book\/1313834\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTpGkJwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGpjQ2NpN3dKcEtkTEFZM2lzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeCr4h2fp2-3ygxs1ZP-Jo5ZitxCWSjCaNSrogI3a1QVn7ff9oP9nI0DsKkNU_aem_jBC3TulNjUgSz5ZxYmJSMA\">TICKETS HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cadoganhall.com\/whats-on\/polish-jazz-festival-leszek-mozdzer-plays-komeda\/book\/1312836\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTpGy5wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGpjQ2NpN3dKcEtkTEFZM2lzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe_5FlUhbU8xX6I0Km5QEjA1ckxyGVs0JgxRtIGQlTb_a_3zivg9F74pDBzB4_aem_sd6SPXlZ0Sfz80tBREl4Cw\">Leszek Mozdzer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-7-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14018\" style=\"width:367px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-7-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-7-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-7.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Saturday 26th September | 20:30PM | Cadogan Hall, London<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Leszek Mo\u017cd\u017cer<\/strong> plays <strong>Komeda:<\/strong> Widely considered the most outstanding contemporary Polish pianist, composer, and jazz musician of our time, Mo\u017cd\u017cer&#8217;s spellbinding technique and profound musicality have captivated audiences across the globe &#8211; <strong>from New York to Buenos Aires.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Throughout his illustrious career, he has crossed musical boundaries to collaborate with icons like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Jazz giant <strong>Marcus Miller<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Pink Floyd&#8217;s<\/strong> legendary <strong>David Gilmour<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Polish jazz masters <strong>Tomasz Sta\u0144ko and Micha\u0142 Urbaniak<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For this special evening, he will delve into the legendary repertoire of <strong>Krzysztof Komeda, <\/strong>bringing his signature improvisational genius to some of the most beautiful compositions in European jazz history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Tickets for this headline event will sell out fast: <a href=\"https:\/\/cadoganhall.com\/whats-on\/polish-jazz-festival-leszek-mozdzer-plays-komeda\/book\/1312836\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTpGy5wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGpjQ2NpN3dKcEtkTEFZM2lzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe_5FlUhbU8xX6I0Km5QEjA1ckxyGVs0JgxRtIGQlTb_a_3zivg9F74pDBzB4_aem_sd6SPXlZ0Sfz80tBREl4Cw\">TICKETS HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kingsplace.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fjazz%2Fkosmonauci%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBqY0NjaTd3SnBLZExBWTNpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgq-Idn6dvt8oMbNWT_iaOWYrcQlkowmjUq6ICN2tUFZ-33_aD_ZyNA7CpDV_aem_jBC3TulNjUgSz5ZxYmJSMA&amp;h=AUDwSc1vsIVdM5uic8cWU4iIUhoqV4V64MdR07fDv3xkbquFqr4g5CKeENitBGh3S6ajyyIGTpM2hR_U_F-LniFzvw_9IYcs4yNFdLdVsBOs_mKqaoZ55NIPiWlFl6hwcesBI3d-ste2V_hOUH9R1w&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AUDoaKjTsK4o4E39L3B18UfWOF-tATeTVoA2um2BNwxLgVZo2DcM7O2arfWujRhTQR3_AQye4dq-1lw3XR5YlRh9YY4KUPn9NbmN_WE2uNdZxSX8RPMvJLg5zSIVbZpDZYXB6WiAV_tJ9OZCKV1anRgoGaRiHKGZ7b4EzHZI1g\">KOSMONAUCI<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-8-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14019\" style=\"width:357px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-8-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-8-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-8-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-8-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/image-8.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Sunday 27th September | 20:00PM | Kings Place, London<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The festival reaches its ultimate destination as the sensational young quartet Kosmonauci takes over Kings Place for the official <strong>Closing Concert of the Polish Jazz Festival London!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Emerging from<strong> Bielsko-Bia\u0142a<\/strong>, 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\u2019n\u2019bass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Their explosive <strong>2024 debut album<\/strong> <strong>&#8222;Sorry, nie tu&#8221; <\/strong>on <strong>U Know Me Records<\/strong> caused a massive stir, completely selling out its vinyl pressing on pre-orders before launching a special <strong>Japanese edition.<\/strong> Known for raw, expansive, and high-energy live improvisation, they are the perfect band to bring the curtain down on this year&#8217;s festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Catch them live on stage:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Mi\u0142osz Pieczonka<\/strong> \u2013 Saxophone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Bart\u0142omiej Lucjan<\/strong> \u2013 Bass guitar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Tymon Kosma<\/strong> \u2013 Vibraphone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Jan Pieni\u0105\u017cek <\/strong>\u2013 Drums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Let\u2019s close out the festival together in style:<a href=\"http:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kingsplace.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fjazz%2Fkosmonauci%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBqY0NjaTd3SnBLZExBWTNpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgq-Idn6dvt8oMbNWT_iaOWYrcQlkowmjUq6ICN2tUFZ-33_aD_ZyNA7CpDV_aem_jBC3TulNjUgSz5ZxYmJSMA&amp;h=AUDwSc1vsIVdM5uic8cWU4iIUhoqV4V64MdR07fDv3xkbquFqr4g5CKeENitBGh3S6ajyyIGTpM2hR_U_F-LniFzvw_9IYcs4yNFdLdVsBOs_mKqaoZ55NIPiWlFl6hwcesBI3d-ste2V_hOUH9R1w&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AUDoaKjTsK4o4E39L3B18UfWOF-tATeTVoA2um2BNwxLgVZo2DcM7O2arfWujRhTQR3_AQye4dq-1lw3XR5YlRh9YY4KUPn9NbmN_WE2uNdZxSX8RPMvJLg5zSIVbZpDZYXB6WiAV_tJ9OZCKV1anRgoGaRiHKGZ7b4EzHZI1g\"> TICKETS HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>More information can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/polishjazzfestival.com\">HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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Artists will be joined by special guests from the British jazz scene, highlighting the cross-cultural energy driving jazz forward today.\\nPoland has long been a powerhouse of jazz, shaping the global scene with its bold, distinctive sound.\u00a0From the groundbreaking legacy of Krzysztof Komeda, Tomasz Sta\u0144ko, Urszula Dudziak and Micha\u0142 Urbaniak\u00a0to a new generation of trailblazing artists, Polish jazz continues to captivate audiences around the world.\\nFor the very first time, London jazz lovers will have the chance to experience this extraordinary musical heritage live. The\u00a0Polish Jazz Festival in London\u00a0is a multi-venue celebration, uniting leading musicians from Poland and beyond to highlight the rich tradition and exciting future of Polish jazz.\\nCatch some of the most dynamic talents on today\u2019s Polish jazz scene - many of them making their Solo debuts\u00a0- as the festival takes over iconic venues including Cadogan Hall and Kings Place.\\nA landmark moment for jazz in London - don\u2019t miss it!\\nConcerts:\\nWojtek Mazolewski Quintet &amp; EABS\\nSaturday 12th September | 19:30PM | Cadogan Hall, London\\nLed 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.\\nStraight from Wroc\u0142aw'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 \\\"Wst\u0119p Wzbroniony\\\" by icons Tomasz Sta\u0144ko and Andrzej Trzaskowski.\\nLink for tickets and full festival line-up: HERE\\nKAYAH\\nSaturday 12th September | 17:15PM | Cadogan Hall, LondonOn Saturday 12 September, join us at Cadogan Hall for Jazzayah : a stunning, jazz-oriented reimagining of her legendary repertoire. From her groundbreaking debut Kamie\u0144 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:\\nTickets are selling fast: HERE\\nUrszula Dudziak\\nSaturday 12th September | 20:00PM | Cadogan Hall, London\\nWith 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.\\nShe has shared the stage and studio with the absolute greatest names in music, including:\\nNamed 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!\\nTickets for this legendary performance are available now: TICKETS HERE\\nMarcin Masecki, Warsaw Village Band &amp; HVMBLE\\nSunday 13th September | 18:00PM | Union Chapel, London\\nOpening the night is this fresh, innovative jazz trio blending modern aesthetics with bold free improvisation. Composed of award-winning rising stars Mateusz Tomiak, Kosma G\u00f3ra, and Wojciech \u201cGreeny\u201d Zieli\u0144ski, they are redefining the sound of the next generation.\\nNext 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.\\nFinally, closing the night is this world-renowned, BBC Radio 3 Award-winning powerhouse. 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Artists will be joined by special guests from the British jazz scene, highlighting the cross-cultural energy driving jazz forward today.\nPoland has long been a powerhouse of jazz, shaping the global scene with its bold, distinctive sound.\u00a0From the groundbreaking legacy of Krzysztof Komeda, Tomasz Sta\u0144ko, Urszula Dudziak and Micha\u0142 Urbaniak\u00a0to a new generation of trailblazing artists, Polish jazz continues to captivate audiences around the world.\nFor the very first time, London jazz lovers will have the chance to experience this extraordinary musical heritage live. The\u00a0Polish Jazz Festival in London\u00a0is a multi-venue celebration, uniting leading musicians from Poland and beyond to highlight the rich tradition and exciting future of Polish jazz.\nCatch some of the most dynamic talents on today\u2019s Polish jazz scene - many of them making their Solo debuts\u00a0- as the festival takes over iconic venues including Cadogan Hall and Kings Place.\nA landmark moment for jazz in London - don\u2019t miss it!\nConcerts:\nWojtek Mazolewski Quintet &amp; EABS\nSaturday 12th September | 19:30PM | Cadogan Hall, London\nLed 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.\nStraight from Wroc\u0142aw'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 \"Wst\u0119p Wzbroniony\" by icons Tomasz Sta\u0144ko and Andrzej Trzaskowski.\nLink for tickets and full festival line-up: HERE\nKAYAH\nSaturday 12th September | 17:15PM | Cadogan Hall, LondonOn Saturday 12 September, join us at Cadogan Hall for Jazzayah : a stunning, jazz-oriented reimagining of her legendary repertoire. From her groundbreaking debut Kamie\u0144 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:\nTickets are selling fast: HERE\nUrszula Dudziak\nSaturday 12th September | 20:00PM | Cadogan Hall, London\nWith 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.\nShe has shared the stage and studio with the absolute greatest names in music, including:\nNamed 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!\nTickets for this legendary performance are available now: TICKETS HERE\nMarcin Masecki, Warsaw Village Band &amp; HVMBLE\nSunday 13th September | 18:00PM | Union Chapel, London\nOpening the night is this fresh, innovative jazz trio blending modern aesthetics with bold free improvisation. 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They take traditional Polish folk music, historical instruments, and powerful vocal styles, and supercharge them with contemporary live improvisation and global rhythms.\nTickets for this massive triple bill are on sale now: TICKETS HERE\nMariusz Szypura\nSaturday 26th September | 18:00PM | Cadogan Hall, London\nWitness the radical live performance of Chopin Residue by visionary director and producer Mariusz Szypura at Cadogan Hall.\nThis interdisciplinary project takes Chopin\u2019s iconic compositions and completely deconstructs them, exposing the raw harmonic, tonal, and emotional \"residues\" left behind.\nThe groundbreaking double album features an astonishing lineup of international alternative and experimental royalty, including:\nExpect 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.\nExperience classical music like never before: TICKETS HERE\nLeszek Mozdzer\nSaturday 26th September | 20:30PM | Cadogan Hall, London\nLeszek Mo\u017cd\u017cer plays Komeda: Widely considered the most outstanding contemporary Polish pianist, composer, and jazz musician of our time, Mo\u017cd\u017cer's spellbinding technique and profound musicality have captivated audiences across the globe - from New York to Buenos Aires.\nThroughout his illustrious career, he has crossed musical boundaries to collaborate with icons like:\nFor 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.\nTickets for this headline event will sell out fast: TICKETS HERE\nKOSMONAUCI\nSunday 27th September | 20:00PM | Kings Place, London\nThe 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!\nEmerging from Bielsko-Bia\u0142a, this powerhouse outfit blends intense classical and jazz training with heavy underground urban influences. 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Known for raw, expansive, and high-energy live improvisation, they are the perfect band to bring the curtain down on this year's festival.\nCatch them live on stage:\nLet\u2019s close out the festival together in style: TICKETS HERE\nMore information can be found HERE."},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"pl-PL","@id":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/2026\/06\/19\/polish-jazz-festival-london-11-27-sep-2026\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/COVER_main_1920x1080.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/06\/COVER_main_1920x1080.jpg","width":1920,"height":1080},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/2026\/06\/19\/polish-jazz-festival-london-11-27-sep-2026\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Polish Jazz Festival \u2013 London | 11-27 Sep 2026"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/#website","url":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/","name":"Instytut Polski w Londynie","description":"Instytuty Polskie","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"pl-PL"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/#\/schema\/person\/650660f82290e905505348ef8ca79a33","name":"konopkab","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"pl-PL","@id":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/fb1006bc5b4ae26fa605cdf675d5e97c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/fb1006bc5b4ae26fa605cdf675d5e97c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"konopkab"},"url":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/author\/konopkab\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13657","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/180"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13657"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13657\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14020,"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13657\/revisions\/14020"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13930"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13657"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13657"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13657"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}