Przybielski's life story ridden by a plethora of personal issues (mental instability, drug addiction, sociopath behavior and reclusion) is equivalent to the amount of misfortune found in a Greek Tragedy…
Label: MOK Bydgoszcz (2011)
1. Deszczowy
2. Rotacje II
3. Afro blues
4. O czasie
5. Freebop towarzyski
6. Góru
7. Dzien satyra
8. Szkic
Andrzej Przybielski - trumpet, flugelhorn
Yuriy Ovsyannikov - alto & soprano saxophones
Grzegorz Nadolny - double bass
Grzegorz Daron - drums
The fact that this is the only recording session as a leader by the great
Polish Jazz trumpeter / composer Andrzej Przybielski is truly shocking,
especially since it was only released recently following his tragic and untimely
death in February 2011. Although Przybielski took part as a sidemen in numerous
Polish Jazz recordings, his tragic life story ridden by a plethora of personal
issues (mental instability, drug addiction, sociopathic behavior and reclusion)
is equivalent to the amount of misfortune found in a Greek Tragedy, making him a
rare bird and an outsider, known almost exclusively only by other Polish Jazz
musicians. And yet, he was a true musician's musician, as his genius was usually
appreciated only by those, who were able to understand how great his talent
truly was. In retrospect Przybielski had only one peer on the Polish scene, the
great Tomasz Stanko, even if their respective careers were so diametrically
different. Przybielski's tone, phrasing, speed and inventiveness, clarity,
consistency and versatility are so amazing, that (again in retrospect) his
existence is not only Polish Jazz best ever kept secret, but a phenomenon worthy
of a worldwide attention. This album, recorded almost by accident, was supposed
to present Przybielski's regular quartet led by him in the last years of his
life with vibraphonist Karol Szymanowski, bassist Grzegorz Nadolny and drummer
Grzegorz Daron. However the vibraphonist could not take part in the session and
was replaced at the last moment by saxophonist Yuriy Ovsyannikov. The recording
consists of eight original compositions by Przybielski, brilliantly executed by
the quartet, mostly in a Free Jazz mood, but with clearly stated melodic themes
and completely coherent rhythmic support, which keeps it well inside the realm
of music most Jazz enthusiasts are able to enjoy. Of course "hearing is
believing" in this case, so until you do you have to take my word for it – but
it probably will be one of the best Jazz trumpet performances you ever
experienced. Of course one mustn't miss Przybielski's "De Profundis" with the
Oles Brothers (also released posthumously). I personally take a huge pride in
the fact that Przybielski played on my production of "The Book Of Job", which
gave me the personal delight to watch him play at first hand. The album was
released by a foundation, dedicating the proceeds to a production of a
multimedia album about the life and Art of Andrzej Przybielski – only 500 copies
of this album were pressed ('nuff said!).
(review courtesy of Adam Baruch and polish-jazz.blogspot.com)
Manufacturer: MOK
SKU: AP_SO
UPC: 5907577110512