Listening paths
Guided routes through Polish jazz. Each path threads artists, albums and scenes into one story you can follow in a single evening.
Start with Komeda
The shortest way to the heart of Polish jazz
If you are to know only one figure of Polish jazz, let it be Krzysztof Komeda. This path leads from his film music to the album Astigmatic and his legacy in later generations.
Yass: rebellion, city, energy
The Tricity upheaval of the 1990s
Yass was a rebellion against academic jazz. This path runs through the Tricity underground, free jazz and the punk energy of a new generation.
Trumpet: from Stańko to today
A raw tone that became a signature
Tomasz Stańko gave the Polish trumpet a recognizable, raw voice. This path traces its journey from free jazz to the ECM aesthetic.
Cities of jazz
Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk, Katowice
Polish jazz did not emerge in a single place. This path shows how different cities gave it different characters.
Jazz for beginners
A gentle way into Polish jazz
Not sure where to begin? This path gathers the most approachable recordings and figures, without overwhelming you with the avant-garde.