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nieznanych dzisiejszym odbiorcom z powodu pożogi wojennej. Ich utwory przedwojenne istnieją
jedynie w archiwalnych nagraniach. Projekt ten ma za zadanie wydobyć z tych piosenek ogromny
potencjał muzyczny, pomijamy tekst by skupić się na pięknie melodii, harmonii i dzisiejszym
brzmieniu zespołu. Twórczość tych kompozytorów stawia ich na światowym poziomie artystycznym,
ale przerwane ich kariery przez wojnę wrzuciły ją w niepamięć. Interpretacje we współczesnej lekkiej
stylistyce, ale z rzetelnym zachowaniem melodii przypominają odbiorcom te niezwykle cenne dla
polskiej kultury kompozycje. Muzyka i nuty dostępne na www.piotrrodowicz.pl
This is an album by Polish Jazz bassist / composer Piotr Rodowicz, recorded with pianist Bogdan Holownia,
flutist Ryszard Borowski and guitarist Mark Waggoner. It is the 2nd release in a series, which commemorates
the legacy of Polish / Jewish composers, who perished during the Holocaust and their work is sadly mostly
forgotten. The album presents eight tracks, composed four each by Artur Gold and Leon Borunski, both of
which were highly active in the early Polish Jazz scene.
During the period between the two World Wars, Polish Jews contributed a vast share of the Polish Culture,
in Poetry, Literature, Theatre, Cinema and of course Music. Tragically, all those who did not manage to
escape the Holocaust, perished with the rest of Polish Jewry, with most of their legacy lost forever.
The music presents Jazzy interpretations of the original music, elegantly recorded in an intimate acoustic
quartet by experienced musicians, and the result is a highly melodic, pleasant listening experience on the
lighter side of the Jazz spectrum, but full of respect to the original compositions.
Overall, this is a wonderful tribute to forgotten heroes of the Polish / Jewish composers / musicians, who
are truly worthy of being remembered. The life story and musical legacy of both these composers, whose
music is included here, is a fascinating part of Polish Cultural legacy, and I am thankful to Piotr Rodowicz for
keeping the flame alight.