This album was recorded live in concert at the Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic festival, specifically in the Kammermusiksaal on October 14, 2022.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Krzysztof Komeda became a great melodic voice in jazz by fusing Polish folk music and its tradition of melismatic singing with the characteristics of jazz.
Composer Biography
Krzysztof Komeda, a legendary Polish jazz musician, gained international fame as a film composer for Roman Polanski's early films, including 'Dance of the Vampires' and 'Rosemary's Baby'.
Performer Biography
Joachim Kühn, the German pianist and jazz icon on this album, personally knew Krzysztof Komeda and was present in the studio during the recording of Komeda's legendary album 'Astigmatic'.
Cultural Impact
Krzysztof Komeda's album 'Astigmatic' from 1965 is considered one of the most important and seminal recordings in European jazz.
Album & Artwork
The cover art for this album was created by Shoshu.
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