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MICHAL URBANIAK ~ LIVE IN HOLY CITY SPV POLAND 00332 ~ POLAND ~ Jazz-Classical Fusion Recorded: 1995 Released: 1996 This is a live album by Polish Jazz violinist / saxophonist / composer / bandleader Michal UrbaniakFind albums by this artist, recorded with the Czestochowa Symphony OrchestraFind albums by this artist, conducted by Jerzy KosekFind albums by this artist, and a rhythm section comprising of pianist Leszek MozdzerFind albums by this artist, bassist Marcin PospieszalskiFind albums by this artist and drummer Michal DabrowkaFind albums by this artist. American rapper / poet SolidFind albums by this artist guests on three tracks. The album presents nine tracks, eight of which are original compositions by Urbaniak and one is by Pospieszalski. Both Urbaniak and Pospieszalski were in charge of the orchestrations. The album was reissued in 2018 under the title “UrbSymphonyFind albums with this title”. Holy City means the Polish town of Czestochowa, which has a profound meaning to Poles, and accidentally is also the birthplace of my Father. The music features compositions that appeared on earlier albums by Urbaniak, but these new arrangements with the Symphony orchestra, as well as the Rap parts are unique in his career and sound quite refreshing. In view of Michal’s recent passing, it’s worth to revisit his recorded legacy, which offers a wide and fascinating collection of his adventures in many musical genres. Overall, this is an interesting and relatively little known recording by Urbaniak, which remains a stimulating chapter in his extensive recording legacy, showing his openness to multi-genre adventures. For listeners open to such adventures this is a great treat and for all Polish Jazz lovers anything by Urbaniak is absolutely worth being a part of their record collection.

Updated: 21/01/2026Posted: 21/01/2026

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