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ALAN BALCEROWSKI QUINTET ~ LOOKING AHEAD MULTIKULTI MPJ 028 (Barcode: 5903068683435) ~ POLAND ~ Jazz Recorded: 2023 Released: 2024 This is the debut album by Polish Jazz saxophonist / flautist / composer Alan BalcerowskiFind albums by this artist, recorded in a quintet setting with saxophonist Mikolaj WienkeFind albums by this artist, pianist Michal GozdekFind albums by this artist, bassist Antoni OlszewskiFind albums by this artist and drummer Kamil MiszewskiFind albums by this artist. The album presents eight tracks, all of which are original compositions by the leader. The album was recorded at the excellent Monochrom Studio and engineered by Ignacy GruszeckiFind albums by this artist. The music is all within the modern Mainstream Jazz idiom, based on melodic, well-structured and coherent compositions, which serve as a platform for the quintet members to solo extensively. The music is elegantly arranged and offers a pleasant, enjoyable listening experience. The unisono flute-saxophone parts are quite unique and offer a fresh approach, which the leader uses effectively to add an attractive angle to his music. Despite the young age and relatively limited experience, all five members of the quintet perform spotlessly, and with obvious technical proficiency, which characterizes the entire new generation of the young, well-schooled and highly talented Polish Jazz musicians. Overall, this is an excellent debut effort by Balcerowski and his quintet, which is a great fun to listen to and offers a collection of interesting tunes and arrangements, which prompt the listener to wait impatiently for his next offering.

Updated: 27/06/2025Posted: 21/06/2025

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