THE GENIUS OF KRZYSZTOF KOMEDA

MUSIC

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The Genius of Krzysztof Komeda (13-CD's box-set)

This exclusive 13 CD box-set from PowerBros Records presents the most comprehensive selection of Komeda's work including his most famous motion pictures scores. All tracks were personally selected by Komeda's wife - Zofia.

The Complete Recordings of Krzysztof Komeda (19-CD's box-set)

This genuine, brand new, exclusive, out-of print 19-CD box-set from Polonia records (Poland) presents the most comprehensive selection of Komeda's work with emphasis on his jazz compositions and film music. The set consists of 19 CDs.

Knife in the Water and other soundtracks from Roman Polanski movies

Soundtracks from Roman Polanski movies: TWO MEN AND A WARDROBE WHEN ANGELS FALL KNIFE IN THE WATER "Komeda was par excellance a film musician because he understood intentions of a director earlier then anybody else, so he was composing film music". Roman Polanski

Astigmatic in Concert

Recorded live at Jazz Jamboree Festival, Warsaw, Poland 1965 and at Montmartre Jazz Club, Copenhagen, Denmark 1965

Film Music - "Prawo i Piesc"

Soundtrack to various Polish movies from 1960s, including legendary western "Prawo i Piesc".

Ballads

The secret of Komeda's music was a unique mood featuring distinctive Slavic lyricism. I wasn’t surprised that after the early 60s performances in Stockholm and Copenhagen Scandinavian critics called him “contemporary young Chopin from Poland”.

Jazz and Poetry
Meine süsse Europäische Heimat

All music composed and performed by Komeda, featuring Stanko and Namyslowski. Poems of Polish poets performed by Helmut Lohner. Recorded in Baden-Baden, Germany May 1967

Roman Two

All compositions included on This CD were performed in "Montmarte" Jazz Club in Copenhagen.Many talented musicians who became famous all over the world more than once had been spotted out there. For exampleArchie Shepp - famous American saxophonist started his career just in "Montmartre". In that period of time Chris Komeda-except his concerts in that club-was composing and recording the music to Danish movie "Kattorna" directed by Henning Carlsen.

Rosemary's Baby / Fearless Vampire Killers

KRZYSZTOF KOMEDA Complete soundtracks from two legendary Roman Polanski's masterpieces

Sophia's Tune

Recorded live at Montmartre Jazz Club, Copenhagen, Denmark 1965.

What's up Mr. Basie

Recorded live at Jazz Jamboree Festival, Warsaw 1963.

Astigmatic (Power Bros edition 1998)

The title piece 'Astigmatic', except for the beginning, presents little of ensemble interaction. Rather, we hear exciting dialogues by trumpet and piano or trumpet and bass...

Ballet Etudes / Breakfast at Tiffany's

Ballet Etudes were created by Christopher Komeda in 1962. He composed them with the intention of Jazz Jamboree, where they were performed for

Live at Sopot Jazz Festival 1956-1957

Live recording from legendary jazz festivals in Sopot, Poland featuring Jerzy Milian and Jan Ptaszyn Wroblewski.

Memory of Bach

Memory of Bach, composition by Krzysztof Komeda and Jerzy Milian, is based on an invention by Bach, and was created by chance in April 1956 when members of Komeda’s sextet were rehearsing for their debut at the first Sopot Jazz Festival.

Moja Ballada

Film music to various Polish movies and a special bonus - 1972 re-make of Komeda's composition "My ballad" by Jazz Studio of Polish Radio under direction of Jan Ptaszyn Wroblewski.

Nightime, Daytime Requiem

Nightime, Daytime Requiem is dedicated to the memory of John Coltrane, and was composed in response to the news of the death of that great musician. The recording on this CD dates from November 1967 and was commissioned by Polish Radio.

The Complete Recordings of Krzysztof Komeda vol. 19

Soundtracks from Roman Polanski movies: Rosemary's Baby and Fearless Vampire Killers.

Astigmatic

"Essential European Jazz" Penguin Guide for Jazz

We'll Remember Komeda
SEIFERT STANKO URBANIAK DUDZIAK DYLAG

A fantastic tribute to the great Polish soundtrack composer Krzysztof Komeda -- recorded in 1972 for MPS records by a group of Eastern European modernists that were among some of his closest associates! Players include the great trumpeter Tomasz Stanko, who also plays piano on the set; Michael Urbaniak, the famous sax and violin player who worked closely with Komeda in the 60s; Attilla Zoller, the great guitarist with a wonderful tone that rarely got heard in the West; and Urszula Dudziak, the amazing singer who's performing here at the prime of her career. The set features 6 of Komeda's best compositions -- all rearranged by Stanko, Zoller, or Michael Urbaniak, but very much in a way that's in keeping with Komeda's genius! The tracks mix together jazz and soundtrack soundscapes, with slight touches of MPS production, in an approach that adds a bit of groove to Komeda's modernist vision. Titles include "Rosemary's Baby", "Kattorna", "The Trumpet Player Is Innocent", and "Crazy Girl".

Lullaby For Rosemary
Simple Acoustic Trio

First solo album of current Tomasz Stanko Trio. This is a tribute to music of Krzysztof Komeda - an extraordinary talented self-taught composer and pianist whose after his tragic, untimely death, became a legend and a cult hero of Polish jazz. All tracks on this CD were composed by Komeda. This CD includes extra track - live performance of Sleep Safe and Warm" from Roman Polanski's movie "Rosemary's Baby".

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