Jerzy Matuszkiewicz
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Jerzy Matuszkiewicz (2006). | |
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| Birth name | Jerzy Matuszkiewicz |
| Born | 10 April 1928 |
| Origin | Jasło, Poland |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, instrumentalist, band leader |
| Instruments | Saxophone, piano |
Jerzy Matuszkiewicz (Polish pronunciation: [ˈjɛʐɨ matuʂˈkʲɛvit͡ʂ]) is a Polish jazz musician and composer. He was a pioneer of the post-WWII jazz movement in Poland. Between 1950–58 he was head of the well-known Polish jazz group, Melomani. Throughout 1964 he performed both inside and outside of Poland. In 1965 he began to mainly produce music for movies and commercials. He currently resides in Warsaw, Poland with his wife, Grażyna.
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Performing at jazz club Tygmont in December 2006
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