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Janek Gwizdala Trio
Peggy's Skylight, 3 George Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 3BH
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Wednesday 8 November | 2023 | 7pm
Peggy's Skylight
Tickets: £20 - £25
One of the most sought-after jazz bassists of our time, regularly performing with Mike Stern. Randy Brecker, Carlos Santana, John Mayer, Pat Metheny. Janek Gwizdala has positioned himself as one of the top electric bassists in New York" – All About Jazz
"His painstakingly prepared floor array of pedals allows his bass to fly free, taking on multiple roles and visiting other dimensions" – Bass Magazine
London-born, US-based bass player and record producer Janek Gwizdala is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after jazz bassists of our time.
Janek has been on the international music scene for over twenty years, touring as a band leader and working as a musical director or sideman with some of the most respected names in the industry.
As a recording artist, Janek has released twelve albums as a band leader; as an author, has published thirteen critically acclaimed books; and has toured the world extensively as both a musician and a lecturer & clinician at the world's leading educational establishments.
In addition to live appearances with The Janek Gwizdala Trio, Janek will be performing internationally in projects with Bob Reynolds and Steve Smith throughout the rest of 2023.
STOP PRESS: The European November 2023 tour will include the launch of the trio's new album (Working title; TIME & SOUND), which will be recorded in August during their South American Tour in Chile, Montevideo and Buenos Aires.
"There is no limit to how epic this project could become between now and the recording sessions. Conceptually I'm writing far more music this time around, and plan to orchestrate elements of the album with two of my big compositional loves: choir and strings" – Janek Gwizdala
Line up: Janek Gwizdala (Mike Stern. Randy Brecker, Carlos Santana, John Mayer, Pat Metheny) – bass Tom Cawley (Peter Gabriel, Trudy Kerr, Acoustic Ladyland) – piano Cliff Almond (Patti Labelle, Chris Potter, Michel Camilo, Tito Puente, Wayne Krantz, Eddie Palmieri, Chuck Loeb, Tom Scott, Michael Brecker) – drums
Early booking is advised!
"Janek Gwizdala is known for his incredible improvisations, both on and off the stage – Watching the joy and intensity of this music's creation is worth the price of admission" – No Treble
Book tickets:
https://peggysskylight.co.uk/events/janek-gwizdala/
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