Krzysztof Komorek – founder and editor of Donos kulturalny Collaborator of Radio Jazzkultura. Author of Jazz Forum and JazzPRESS magazines, jazzin.pl, jazzarium.pl, polishjazz.blogspot.com web sites. Host of Kino Jazz events.
Can you tell us more about your professional background?
I started my professional adventure with jazz a bit “by accident” by collaborating with JazzPress magazine. That was about 10 years ago. And step by step it expanded to cooperation with other magazines, websites, radio stations, showcases, festivals, agencies etc. Details of my current activities can be found in my bio.
What’s your main field of work today?
Running my web site – Donos kulturalny and cooperation with Jazzkultura radio station where I present weekly selection of new releases called „What’s squeez in jazz”
How do you see the state of jazz in your country?
In my opinion polish jazz scene is one of the strongest in jazz world. We have more than 200 releases each year. Polish musicians record for the most prestigious labels and collaborate with top artists. We have wide range of jazz events where you can listen to big stars as well as rising stars of the jazz scene.
In which direction is it going?
The biggest advantage of the Polish jazz scene is the diversity of its music. And I hope I will stay not one-sided.
Make three names of musicians that innovated jazz music in your country
Tomasz Stańko, Andrzej Trzaskowski, Zbigniew Seifert.
What’s the name of a new talent you are particularly fond of?
Sneaky Jesus
What’s your favorite genre within jazz?
‘Always look for something unexpected’ is my motto. But of course I have my favourite artists (Brad Mehldau), favourite instrument (piano) and very much like chamber productions (solo, duets).
Do you think that schools can teach improvisation?
Of course! And they already do. Well, some of them at least.
Name a record that every jazz lover should own.
Keith Jarrett Trio “Tokyo 96”
What are your future projects?
I am very proud of the fact that Donos has been part of the Europe Jazz Network Media Chart since the beginning of 2023. As well as a monthly selection of new releases, we also have some other projects, such a presentation of European female rising stars for International Women’s Day prepared by top European jazz magazines and websites. We are currently working on the 2024 edition.
