{"id":14533,"date":"2026-10-26T15:33:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T14:33:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/?p=14533"},"modified":"2026-10-26T15:33:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T14:33:43","slug":"wojtek-mazolewski-presents-his-solo-album-live-in-the-uk-for-the-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instytutpolski.pl\/london\/2026\/10\/26\/wojtek-mazolewski-presents-his-solo-album-live-in-the-uk-for-the-first-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Wojtek Mazolewski presents his\u00a0Solo\u00a0album live in the UK for the first time."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Solo<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 a deeply intimate yet boldly original album by Wojtek Mazolewski, one of the most distinctive voices on today\u2019s European jazz scene &#8211; has attracted significant international attention, earning widespread critical acclaim and standout coverage in leading publications including&nbsp;<strong><em>DownBeat<\/em><\/strong>**,&nbsp;<em>Jazzwise<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>Record Collector<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>GQ<\/em>, and&nbsp;<em>UK Vibe<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Solo<\/em>&nbsp;offers a chamber-like,&nbsp;<strong>cinematic and deeply atmospheric<\/strong>&nbsp;listening experience. Despite its&nbsp;<strong>subtle instrumentation \u2013 double bass, harp, flute, percussion, gentle electronics and whispered vocals \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;the music captivates from the very first notes. Modern in spirit, it occasionally surprises with a gentle, dance-infused pulse. Mazolewski creates space for focus and reflection without ever falling into new-age clich\u00e9s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Mazolewski has performed for British audiences on numerous occasions, including sold-out shows with the Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet at London\u2019s Jazz Caf\u00e9, as well as a recent sold-out performance at Cadogan Hall as part of the Polish Jazz Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>UK DATES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><br>21\/10 \u2013 LONDON \u2013 Rough Trade East<br>10\/11 \u2013 LEICESTER &#8211; St. Nicholas Church<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">11\/11 &#8211; NUNEATON &#8211; TBA<br>12\/11 \u2013 BIRMINGHAM &#8211; The Castle &amp; Falcon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Tickets:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/m\/wmq\"><strong><u>https:\/\/bit.ly\/m\/wmq<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>REVIEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>\u201cRather than use the unadorned largely solo bass format of the album to make an ego-driven display of virtuosity, on Solo, Mazolewski instead places emotive melody at the forefront, creating imaginative soundscapes where his instrumentation simply serves to allow the listener to dream. (\u2026) Whether he\u2019s solo or not, for Mazolewski it seems the only way is forward.\u201d<br><\/em>\u2014&nbsp;<strong>DownBeat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>\u201cMazolewski is definitely a fearless and highly original creator and I highly recommend checking this album out.\u201d<br><\/em>\u2014&nbsp;<strong>Jazzwise \u2013 4\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>\u201cA collection of striking and often atmospheric pieces built on a bedrock of plucked and bowed double bass lines, layered with voice, flutey keyboards, occasional folky guitar filigrees and electronic effects. Mesmerising.\u201d<br><\/em>\u2014&nbsp;<strong>Record Collector \u2013 4\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>\u201cWojtek Mazolewski\u2019s new album Solo is a breathtaking and captivating musical journey. (\u2026) Solo is a masterclass in how a solo double bass album can be rich, cinematic, and deeply human. Essential listening.\u201d<br><\/em>\u2014&nbsp;<strong>UK Vibe \u2013 5\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>\u201cWojtek Mazolewski\u2019s Solo is a wonderful album, packed with contrast and also melodies. The music relaxes, inspires, excites, and above all, engages the listener. The double bass is given a place as the storytelling instrument. Its narrative is spirited and warm, interacting with other sounds and weaving works that tell of depths, reflection and rich emotion.\u201d<br><\/em>\u2014&nbsp;<strong>Sammy Stein<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>\u201cThis release signifies a transformative exploration of the double bass, showcasing the instrument\u2019s versatility and expressive capabilities. Critics have already praised it as an essential listening experience, highlighting its cinematic qualities and emotional resonance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Mazolewski\u2019s rising star continues to gather momentum.\u201d<br><\/em>\u2014&nbsp;<strong>Purkulture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>AVAILABLE NOW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plays.pl\/artist\/wojtek-mazolewski?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><u>LP \/ CD<\/u><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/wmq.lnk.to\/Solo?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><u>DIGITAL<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>The album is accompanied by two official videos:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Dark Ecology [Official Video]<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QzNG7jyLwqE&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><u>Watch on YouTube<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>My Works Of Art [Official Video]<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dLcUBsa_nX0&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><u>Watch on YouTube<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Solo&nbsp;\u2013 a deeply intimate yet boldly original album by Wojtek Mazolewski, one of the most distinctive voices on today\u2019s European jazz scene &#8211; has attracted significant international attention, earning widespread critical acclaim and standout coverage in leading publications including&nbsp;DownBeat**,&nbsp;Jazzwise,&nbsp;Record Collector,&nbsp;GQ, and&nbsp;UK Vibe. 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Mazolewski creates space for focus and reflection without ever falling into new-age clich\u00e9s.\nMazolewski has performed for British audiences on numerous occasions, including sold-out shows with the Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet at London\u2019s Jazz Caf\u00e9, as well as a recent sold-out performance at Cadogan Hall as part of the Polish Jazz Festival.\nUK DATES:\n21\/10 \u2013 LONDON \u2013 Rough Trade East10\/11 \u2013 LEICESTER - St. Nicholas Church\n11\/11 - NUNEATON - TBA12\/11 \u2013 BIRMINGHAM - The Castle &amp; Falcon\nTickets:\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/m\/wmq\nREVIEWS\n\u201cRather than use the unadorned largely solo bass format of the album to make an ego-driven display of virtuosity, on Solo, Mazolewski instead places emotive melody at the forefront, creating imaginative soundscapes where his instrumentation simply serves to allow the listener to dream. (\u2026) Whether he\u2019s solo or not, for Mazolewski it seems the only way is forward.\u201d\u2014 DownBeat\n\u201cMazolewski is definitely a fearless and highly original creator and I highly recommend checking this album out.\u201d\u2014 Jazzwise \u2013 4\/5\n\u201cA collection of striking and often atmospheric pieces built on a bedrock of plucked and bowed double bass lines, layered with voice, flutey keyboards, occasional folky guitar filigrees and electronic effects. Mesmerising.\u201d\u2014 Record Collector \u2013 4\/5\n\u201cWojtek Mazolewski\u2019s new album Solo is a breathtaking and captivating musical journey. (\u2026) Solo is a masterclass in how a solo double bass album can be rich, cinematic, and deeply human. Essential listening.\u201d\u2014 UK Vibe \u2013 5\/5\n\u201cWojtek Mazolewski\u2019s Solo is a wonderful album, packed with contrast and also melodies. The music relaxes, inspires, excites, and above all, engages the listener. 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