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20 Nov 20:00

today WednesdayAlchemia

10th Anniversary of the Blue Shroud Band – 19th KJJ Artistic Residency – evening 2

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The pure delight of KJJ artistic residencies: intimate, improvised concerts by small ensembles at Alchemia Club, where groups like this year’s celebrants, the Blue Shroud Band, prepare for their grand finale (to be held on November 23rd and 24th at the Manggha Museum). This is the second evening of a […]

21 Nov 20:00

tomorrow ThursdayAlchemia

10th Anniversary of the Blue Shroud Band – 19th KJJ Artistic Residency – evening 3 (Duo Evening)

The pure delight of KJJ artistic residencies: intimate, improvised concerts by small ensembles at Alchemia Club. A week-long celebration of the Blue Shroud Band’s decade of artistry – evening 3: two sets and endless possibilities for this fifteen excellent improvisers, formed into duos in so many various configurations! Let’s continue […]

22 Nov 20:00

in 2 days FridayAlchemia

10th Anniversary of the Blue Shroud Band – 19th KJJ Artistic Residency – evening 4

The last evening in the series of improvised concerts of small ensembles at Alchemia – at the same time a warm-up before the final concerts, to which we will move to the Manggha Museum for two evenings (November 23 and 24). First set will begin with a solo performance by […]

23 Nov 19:00

in 3 days SaturdayManggha

10th Anniversary of the Blue Shroud Band: “The Blue Shroud” – evening 5

10th Anniversary of the Blue Shroud Band: “The Blue Shroud” – Artistic residency at the 19th KJJ, Day 5 This year’s Krakow Jazz Autumn (KJJ) will come full circle with the participation of the distinguished guest and artist, Barry Guy. He is a remarkable figure who seamlessly bridges the worlds of […]

24 Nov 18:00

in 4 days SundayManggha

Final Concert of the Blue Shroud Band Residency: “all this this here” & ADAM Quartet

We will conclude the week-long celebration of the Blue Shroud Band’s decade of artistic activity with a special concert featuring a guest who will present a fresh take on the string quartet genre, embodied by the ADAM Quartet. Their contemporary perspective allows for collaboration across various styles and musical disciplines […]

24 Nov 22:00

in 4 days SundayAlchemia

KJJ Afterparty: Saagara

Wacław Zimpel – a musical chameleon, since 2012 he has been continuing his adventure with classical Indian music, on the basis of which Saagara (from Sanskrit – ocean) was formed. Apart from Zimpel, the band is composed of outstanding percussionists Giridhar Udupa, Aggu Baba, Thavil Raja and violinist Mysore N. Karthik. […]

25 Nov 20:00

in 5 days MondayAlchemia

P/O Massacre

The Anton duo: saxophonist Ponomarev and guitarist Obrazeena. Russians who have been living abroad for years have recorded “Massacre” – their debut LP, the result of uncompromising experiments and explorations, “Aural Corrosion” (2023, with guest appearances by Merzbow and Alex Buess) and an extension of last year’s album – “Sonic […]

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19th Krakow Jazz Autumn

Krakow Jazz Autumn 17-28 November 2024 Another autumn of intriguing sounds awaits us at Krakow Jazz Autumn. This year, we’ll hear some of the most current and exciting developments in improvised music. The program includes 12 concerts, workshops, and 38 artists representing 13 countries across Europe and Asia. Barry Guy, the […]

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The Thing

Photographic record of the concert given on 28 October 2012. Alchemia club, Poland. Photos taken by Krzysztof Penarski.

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Barry Guy New Orchestra

November 20, 21,22,23 2012 Alchemia&Manggha. Krakow Jazz Autumn. Photos taken by Krzysztof Penarski.

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Krakow Jazz Autumn 2013 – Mats Gustafsson’s NU Ensemble

Mats Gustafsson, one of the most important improvisers of his generation in the eyes of many critics, is coming to Krakow at the head of the twelve person orchestra. Gustafsson has played on the Krakow festival stage many times; with the saxophone, star formation, Sonore and renowned band, The Thing. This year, he is here with a select formation, not seen nor heard for almost a decade on the international scene, the NU Ensemble.

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