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THE BEST OF Przemek Dyakowski & Take it Easy / PORT GDYNIA od 100 lat nadaje rytm
47.99zł
The album contains songs selected from six albums previously released by the Przemek Dyakowski Take It Easy band.
Joanna Knitter – vocal
Przemek Dyakowski – tenor saxophone
Wojciech Staroniewicz – tenor saxophone
Dominik Bukowski – vibraphone
Artur Jurek – Hammond Organ, piano
Jan Rejnowicz – piano
Janusz “Macek” Mackiewicz – double bass
Maksymilian Kreft, Tomasz Sowiński, Roman Ślefarski – drums
Songs:
1. Don’t Get Around Much Anymore (Duke Ellingon / Bob Russell)
2. Ach, To Był Szał (Jerzy Duduś Matuszkiewicz / Wojciech Młynarski)
3. Nie Bądź Taki Szybki Bill (Jerzy Duduś Matuszkiewicz / Ludwik Jerzy Kern)
4. Take It Easy, Man (Wojciech Staroniewicz / Joanna Knitter)
5. Tres Palabras (Osvaldo Ferres)
6. Szeptem (Jerzy Abratowski / Jacek Korczakowski)
7. Żurawi Klucz (Jerzy Abratowski / Zbigniew Adrjanski)
8. Sophisticated Lady (Duke Ellington / Mitchell Parish, Irving Mills)
9. Gdy Mi Ciebie Zabraknie (Jerzy Abratowski / Kazimierz Winkler)
10. I Kiss Your Hand, Madame (Ralph Erwin)
11. Jeszcze w Zielone Gramy (Jerzy Duduś Matuszkiewicz / Wojciech Młynarski)
12. Route 66 (Bobby Troup)
Description
We are giving you a unique album that tells the story of over 100 years of a fascinating musical journey, immersed in the culture and sounds of the Port of Gdynia. The leading hero of our story is Przemek Dyakowski. Born in Kraków, where one of the most important music scenes in our country – “Piwnica pod Baranami” – was formed in the 1950s and 1960s. He is an experienced saxophonist who, like most of you, fell in love! …he also fell in love with Gdynia.
The beginnings of our musical journey date back to the 1920s, when the construction of the Port of Gdynia began and Jazz began to gain popularity despite difficult political circumstances. The jazz scene developed despite difficulties, such as the ban during the German occupation during World War II. After the war, it flourished, becoming, despite the opposition of the communist authorities, a symbol of freedom, especially during the Polish Spring in the 1960s. In this atmospheric and creative environment, Przemek Dyakowski not only brilliantly interpreted the sounds of the saxophone, but also played a key role in discovering talented artists. His contribution to the discovery of Ewa Demarczyk is just one of many extraordinary events of this period.
One of the most important stages in Przemek Dyakowski’s career, according to himself, was playing for many years in the band “Swing Old Stars” with the legendary Jerzy Duduś Matuszkiewicz, Wojtek Karolak, Andrzej Dąbrowski and Janusz Kozłowski. This wonderful musical partnership has become a symbol of Poland’s jazz heritage. The album also takes us to the decks of luxurious passenger ships M/S Piłsudski and M/S Batory, which in the interwar period constituted a bridge between Poland and the world. These musical cruises were a place of gathering, entertainment and culture, and passengers, including artists, brought with them a variety of influences, including music.
The Port of Gdynia, known as the “Polish Window to the World”, has been building the future of the economy, the city, its inhabitants and its culture for over 100 years.
This album is a tribute to all those who contributed to the development of Polish culture, immersed in the swinging sounds of the Port of Gdynia, which has been the heart of the region for over 100 years and constantly sets the rhythm (…)
Aleksander Wicka
Less than a year after the release of the album “Ludmiła”, Przemek Dyakowski’s Take it Easy presents another release. The proud name “The best of Przemek Dyakowski & Take it Easy” contains songs selected from the six albums previously released by the band. Thanks to this neat compilation, you can see for yourself whether the musicians’ sound has changed significantly since their joint debut in 2004, or whether they have remained faithful to the style chosen at the beginning of their path? There are 12 songs on the album, from atmospheric ballads to swing evergreens: we have blues, there is Polish jazz, there is also instrumental music. It’s worth listening!
Joanna Knitter
Song selection: Aleksander Wicka
Mixing and mastering: Marek Romanowski – Maro Records
Graphic design: Jan Rutka, Michał Dąbrowski
Producer: Allegro Records
Sponsored by the Port of Gdynia Authority S.A.
Thank you.
Recenzja Dionizy Piątkowski ERA JAZZU