Scene|Anecs: The Statue of Jazz

The Statue of Jazz is a musical project created by a team of five artists associated with the Krakow jazz scene. The musicians have many years of stage experience gained during numerous concerts, collaborations with various projects and individual artistic activity.The repertoire of the band includes classical jazz standards, works from the borderline of bossa nova and smooth jazz, as well as compositions inspired by the works of the most important artists of the world jazz scene. The program includes works by Antônio Carlos Jobim and other artists whose music has become the foundation of contemporary jazz. The Statue of Jazz is a combination of elegant, acoustic sound and improvisation.

Dominika Gunia — singer, graduate of the Cracow School of Jazz and Entertainment Music in the class of jazz vocals. She began her musical adventure at the Fryderyk Chopin School of Music in Jarosław in the class of transverse flute. Currently, her artistic path focuses on soul and jazz music, which is closest to her stylistically and emotionally. She took part in numerous vocal and music workshops, developing her skills under the guidance of esteemed teachers and artists. She collaborates with renowned musicians of the Polish jazz and soul scene, taking part in numerous musical projects, including The Queens of Soul, with whom she toured in Poland. She has performed at events such as Krakow Jazz Night or JAZzowy SOLVAY. She is a laureate of vocal competitions, including the Festival of Polish Blues Creativity.

Przemysław Stefańczyk is a Polish jazz pianist and composer. He began his musical journey at the Ludomir Różycki State School of Music in Kielce, studying classical piano and harpsichord. At the age of 19, after graduating from high school, he began his studies at the Academy of Music in Cracow in the class of Dr. Marcin Banaszek. During his studies, he became a finalist and laureate of prestigious competitions such as Jazz on the Odra, Blue Note Jazz Competition and Mieczysław Kosz Competition for Jazz Pianists. After graduation, he began working as a teacher, sharing his passion for music with subsequent generations. During his career, he toured in countries such as Germany, Austria, Italy, Ukraine, the Netherlands, France, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Switzerland. For further artistic development, he participated in master classes and workshops conducted by renowned musicians such as Dayna Stephens, Enrico Pieranunzi, Gerald Clayton or Nitai Hershkovits. He has collaborated with many bands and projects, including Kuba Kowalski Quartet, Kielce Big Band, Loopsided, Stefańczyk/Paciora duo, Paweł Czarakcziew and The Jazz Cats. In addition to jazz, he was also involved in projects bordering on pop music and activity as a session musician, which broadened his creative horizons and deepened his sensitivity to a variety of musical styles.

Bartłomiej Dybel — He graduated from the Academy of Music in Cracow in the jazz drums class. He was a participant in many music workshops, among others. Summer Jazz Camp Changchun in China, or classes with Dayna Stephens, Ed Soph, Amir Bresler. Present on the albums of such artists as Jaromir Rusnak, Agnes Bazsinka (Hungary) and Michael Kornas (Germany). He has toured in Poland, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary and China. He is a musician active on the local club scene (Jazz Club u Muniaka, Harris Piano Jazz Bar, Klub Pod Jaszczurami, Piwnica pod Baranami. He had the opportunity to perform with the Big Band of the Academy of Music in Krakow, A&J Jazz Bones, Marcin Ślusarczyk, Dominik Wania, Adam Kowalewski, Wojciech Groborz, Paweł Kaczmarczyk, Leszek Żądło, Henryk Miśkiewicz, Lora Szafran). He has performed at various festivals, including Summer Jazz Festival in Krakow (with Italian pianist Roberto Magris in his trio, Elvio Ghigliodini, Aldo Joshua, Jazz Band Ball Orchestra), Voicingers in Żory, Powiew Młodego Jazz in Jelenia Góra, the theatre festival Situations Relations in Bydgoszcz and Extra Sound Jazz Showcase in Katowice. Associated with the Karol Szymanowski Philharmonic in Krakow — participation in several projects of musical concerts for the youngest. In addition to his concert activities, he is a percussion teacher at the First Degree Music School in Sucha Beskidzka and the Krakow School of Jazz and Entertainment Music.

Piotr Gunia — clarinetist, saxophonist, artist open to different styles — from traditional jazz to soul — always retains his own, recognizable sound. He has collaborated with many musical formations and projects, including Coco Dixie, with whom he received the “Debut of the Year” award, and a concert tour with The Queens of Soul inspired by the legends of soul music. He participated in music festivals such as: Radymno Jazz Festival, Złota Tarka in Iława, Carpathia Festival, Baszta Jazz Festival, Jazz on the Nile. For many years he collaborated as a bandleader with the Swiss Circus Monti. He has performed in many European countries, including France, the Netherlands, Norway, Turkey, Germany and Finland. Lover of old wind instruments and their unique sounds.

Michał Kołodź — a graduate of the Academy of Music in Cracow majoring in jazz double bass. On a daily basis, Michał shares his knowledge and passion as a teacher in the 1st and 2nd cycle music schools. She is also active on the music scene — she cooperates with numerous projects and cultural institutions, such as The Queens of Soul, Krakow's Variete Theatre and the Słowacki Theatre. He also has several years of experience on music contracts and a rich concert CV — both in Poland and abroad.

Scena|ANECS is a series of concerts that aims to remove the barrier between spectators and artists and to enable direct contact with music and its creators. The barrier in the form of a curtain ceases to exist, and the audience sits together with the artist on the stage. A varied repertoire with a distinct jazz accent is a distinctive feature of the cycle.

People with special needs (e.g. in the area of movement) please contact the Information Point in advance, which will provide information on how to safely get on stage on the day of the concert

32 733 88 22

informacja@palac.art.pl