Only Two Concerts in Poland!

A unique meeting of American and Polish jazz scenes. Two flutes, Hammond organ, and drums will share one stage—an exceptionally rare instrumental combination that gives the quartet's music a distinctive, spacious, and energetic sound. Jamie Baum is one of the most prominent contemporary jazz flutists. The New York-based flutist, composer, producer, and Sunnyside Records artist has performed throughout the United States and over 35 countries, appearing at major jazz festivals and venues including North Sea Jazz Festival, London Jazz Festival, Winter Jazzfest, Jazz Gallery, Jazz Standard, Dizzy's, and Blue Note. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with distinguished and diverse artists including Randy Brecker, Roy Hargrove, Kenny Barron, Tom Harrell, Dave Douglas, Fred Hersch, Anthony Braxton, Louis Cole, and Wadada Leo Smith. Her discography includes seven original albums, many of which have appeared on year-end best album lists. Her latest album "What Times Are These" received five stars in DownBeat magazine. Since 1998, Baum has regularly appeared in the prestigious DownBeat Critics Poll, and the Jazz Journalists Association has nominated her fourteen times for "Flutist of the Year." She is a recipient of numerous awards and grants, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, and has been teaching at the Jazz Arts department of Manhattan School of Music since 2006. Musical dialogue across the Atlantic. The collaboration between Jamie Baum and Leszek Hefi Wiśniowski has been developing for several years, resulting in joint concerts in the United States, including New York and Orlando. This current project marks another stage in their artistic dialogue, bringing together two distinctive personalities representing the American and European jazz scenes. The concert program is based on original compositions by both leaders, inspired by contemporary jazz, contemporary classical music, world music, and more.