New Zealand - Australia Solo Piano Tour

ARTUR DUTKIEWICZ

JAZZ MAZURKAS jazz / classic

24 Kwietnia 2016, godz. 17.30

Dom Polski „SYRENA” 1325 Stud Road, Rowville

Rezerwacja biletów ($25/$20)

Bogusława Bliszczyk – (03) 9331 1449

Stefania Chmiel – (03) 9703 1049

ARTUR DUTKIEWICZ SOLO PIANO JAZZ MAZURKAS jazz / classic

Artur Dutkiewicz presents his own contemporary jazz mazurkas from his latest album “Mazurki”. The mazurka (in Polish, mazurek, pl. mazurki) is a Polish folk dance in triple meter. Artur’s mazurkas are influenced by F. Chopin, K. Szymanowski, B. Bartok and Polish folk music,combined with modern jazz improvisation. The compositions draw on European improvised music stemming from traditions of classical and contemporary music. In this program, classical music, Polish folk music and trance jazz improvisation are combined as one original whole.This is a pioneering project in contemporary solo piano music. Artur Dutkiewicz’s “Mazurki” was granted a scholarship from The Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. Po doskonałym występie na Melbourne Int.Jazz Festival i całym tournée na festiwalach jazzowych w

Australii w czerwcu ubiegłego roku ze swoim Trio, Artur Dutkiewicz - jeden z najbardziej znanych polskich

pianistów jazzowych powraca do Australii z koncertami solowymi.

Koncerty w Australii są częścią solowej trasy obejmującej również występy w Nowej Zelandii.

Na program recitalu składają się autorskie, jazzowe mazurki Artura Dutkiewicza (z płyty „Mazurki” 2012)

inspirowane polską muzyką ludową oraz europejską muzyką klasyczną m.in. utworami F. Chopina, K.

Szymanowskiego i B. Bartoka. Mazurki Artura Dutkiewicza, oparte na rytmach ludowych, łączące elementy

muzyki klasycznej z jazzem w w ółcz n l zyc

fortepianowej. Częścią programu będą również improwizacje na temat pieśni wywodzących się z różnych

kultur świata: Europy, Bliskiego i Dalekiego Wschodu.

22.04.2016, 8.30 pm R by’ M c R 132 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne

24.04.2016, 5.30 pm D P l „SYRENA” 1325 Stud Road, Rowville

Rezerwacja biletów:

Ruby’s Music Room $45 - www.rubysmusicroom.com

Dom Polski „SYRENA” $25/$20 :

Bogusława Bliszczyk - 9331 1449 (Essendon)

Stefania Chmiel – 9703 1049 (Rowville)

ARTUR DUTKIEWICZ SOLO PIANOJAZZ MAZURKAS jazz / classic

Artur Dutkiewicz presents his own contemporary jazz mazurkas from his latest album “Mazurki”.

The mazurka (in Polish, mazurek, pl. mazurki) is a Polish folk dance in triple meter.

Artur’s mazurkas are influenced by F. Chopin, K. Szymanowski, B. Bartok and Polish folk music, combined with modern jazz improvisation.

The compositions draw on European improvised music stemming from traditions of classical and contemporary music. In this program, classical music, Polish folk music and trance jazz improvisation are combined as one original whole.

This is a pioneering project in contemporary solo piano music.

Artur Dutkiewicz’s “Mazurki” was granted a scholarship from The Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.

Artur Dutkiewicz „Mazurka Africa” http://youtu.be/5aUn7_Awuu8

ARTUR DUTKIEWICZ

One of Poland’s greatest jazz pianists, as well as composer, born in Pinczów, Poland in 1958.

He graduated from The Academy of Music in Katowice, Poland and received a diploma with distinction.

Dutkiewicz was a finalist in the Thelonious Monk Competition in Washington, USA and he was the first Polish musician to play a solo recital at MIDEM in Cannes.

Artur Dutkiewicz is called the "Ambassador of Polish jazz" - in the last few years he has performed in 50 countries around the world.

Artur’s SOLO CAREER spans over 30 years. He also performs in the ARTUR DUTKIEWICZ TRIO, playing modern jazz.

In June 2015 he toured with his trio in Australia and New Zealand.

Artur's latest albums “Mazurki” and “Prana”, comprised entirely of his own compositions, have been enthusiastically received by audiences and critics.

Dutkiewicz has taken part in many renowned jazz and music festivals around the world such as: North Sea Jazz Festival, Hague; Jazz Jamboree, Warsaw; Campnagel Theater, Hamburg; Festival Kleiner Bunchen, Bern; Jazz Ost West, Nuremberg; MIDEM, Cannes; Music Oggi, Milan; Festival D`Europe Centrale, Paris; Europe XXL, Vienna; Sziget Festival, Budapest; Jazz Plaza Festival, Havana; Tel Aviv Jazz Festival; Glasgow Jazz Festival; Duesseldorf Jazz Rally; World Culture Festival, Berlin; Notturni in Palestro Festival, Milan; BJ Ninegates Jazz Festival, Beijing; Kontu Festival, Helsinki; Melbourne Int. Jazz Festival.

In July 2011 Arthur Dutkiewicz performed at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin during the World Culture Festival. Especially for this event he arranged and played a piece for 30 pianos with pianists from around the world. He also performed jazz improvisation with world-renowned pianist Cyprien Katsaris. The concert, attended by thirty five thousand people, was an expression of respect for the diversity of cultures and the message of peace to the world.

Recent prominent concerts:

• Utsav Int. Jazz Festival - New Delhi

• AUSTRALIA TOUR 2015 (Adelaide/Brighton Concert Hall, Perth Int. Jazz Festival, Melbourne Int. Jazz Festival, Brisbane Int. Jazz Festival, Sydney/Foundry 616)

• Wellington Int. Jazz Festival, 2015• Salihara Theatre – Jakarta 2015• Palacio Foz – Lisbon 2015• St. Katarine Church Concert Hall – Vilnius 2015• Festival de Jazz Europeau – Brasilia 2015

• EuroJazz Festival - Mexico City 2015• ASIAN TOUR (China, Thailand, Vietnam) 2014• Auditori Axa, Barcelona 2014• Polish Jazz For Budapest Festival - Budapest 2013• Quimera Festival - Mexico 2013

• Kontu Festival – Helsinki 2013  • Music Conservatory - Moscow 2013• Jazz Bez Festiival - Lvov, Philharmonic Hall 2012• A-Train Jazz Club - Berlin 2012• BJ Ninegates Jazz Festival – Beijing 2012

• ASIAN TOUR (China, Singapore, India) 2012• Hue Festival - Vietnam 2012• BALKAN TOUR (Slovenia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Albania) 2012• Mersin Music Festival - Turkey 2012• Dusseldorf Jazz Rally Festival 2011

• Salle de Moliere - Lyon 2011• World Culture Festival, Olympic Stadium - Berlin 2011• Notturni in Palestro Festival - Milan 2011• Sonidos Urbanos Festival - Lima 2011• Katzen Art Center - Washington 2010

• Glasgow Jazz Festival 2010• Jazz in The Hermitage Garden Festival - Moscow 2010• Ethno Jazz Festival - Thessaloniki 2010• Porgy & Bess - Vienna 2010• The National Opera - Beijing 2010

• CHINA TOUR (Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong Concert Halls) 2010www.arturdutkiewcz.pl

Artur Dutkiewicz „Mazurka Improv.” http://youtu.be/huHuWCJX3bs

Artur Dutkiewicz „Mazurkas”

https://youtu.be/buPL66Ddl08

ARTUR DUTKIEWICZ SOLO PIANOSONG’S OF THE WORLD ethnojazz

The program referring to the Polish tradition of dialogue between cultures, consists of jazz

improvisations on songs from the different cultures of the world: East and West Europe,

the Middle and Far East.

Songs of highly charged energy are separated by moments of meditation.

Artur Dutkiewicz "Giridhari" http://www.youtu.be/XOKjCyTHPRI

Artur Dutkiewicz "Nigun Atik"http://youtu.be/CX2j36twjyw

Barcelona / Auditori Axa

Shenzhen Concert Hall / China

Bangalore, Vishalakshi Concert Hall / India

Singapore / Botanic Gardens

Warsaw / Royal Castle Lyon / Sale de Molliere

Hue Festival / Vietnam

Lima, Plaza de Armas / Peru

EuroJazz Festival / Mexico City