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  | LE ORME ~ COLLAGE
UNIVERSAL JAPAN 9465 ~ ITALY ~ Progressive Rock
3rd album from 1971. This great Italian Prog group started as a psychedelic influenced rock group in the 60s, but by the time they recorded this album they were already one of Italy`s most important Prog outfits. The trio format (keys, bass & drums) resembles of course ELP (and also Nice and Trace) and so does the music, but it is distinctive and original enough to deserve high prise.
Limited Edition
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  | PTASZYN QUARTET / MIECZYSLAW KOSZ ~ COLLAGE – QUARTET `68
POLSKIE RADIO 2472 (Barcode: 5905610874858) ~ POLAND ~ Jazz
Recorded: 1968 Released: 2026
This is the 3rd volume of the archival albums by Polish Jazz pianist / composer Mieczyslaw KoszFind albums by this artist, edited and compiled by Adam DomagalaFind albums by this artist. The music was recorded during two sessions in May 28 and June 6, 1968, with a quartet led by saxophonist / composer Jan Ptaszyn WroblewskiFind albums by this artist, with bassist Jacek BednarekFind albums by this artist and drummer Janusz TrzcinskiFind albums by this artist. The album presents nine tracks, four of which are original compositions by Wroblewski, four are standards and one is by Polish Jewish composer Wladyslaw SzpilmanFind albums by this artist (see the film “The Pianist”). All tracks are previously unreleased. The carefully restored sound quality is pristine and considering the fact that these recordings were done almost sixty years ago, behind the Iron Curtain, the sound is absolutely astounding.
As a result, Polish Jazz lovers have an opportunity to discover previously unheard legacy not by one, but by two legendary instrumentalists and composers, all thanks to the diligence of the a.m. Adam Domagala, who promises more music by Kosz and other Polish Jazz treasures to be revealed in the future.
Why this music was never previously released remains a mystery, although in retrospect one has to admit that perhaps the music was somewhat too mainstream oriented, at the time when Polish Jazz was already searching for a path beyond the American Jazz tradition towards a more adventurous experimentation.
The album is accompanied by a modest, but interesting liner notes, which sadly are entirely in Polish, leaving the many Polish Jazz enthusiasts abroad in the dark. Hopefully this can be rectified on the future releases with Polish Jazz music, which has a substantial following outside of the country’s borders.
Overall, this is a beautiful piece of Polish Jazz history, miraculously saved from oblivion and neglect, for all to enjoy. It fills a gap in the story of one of the most fascinating figures of Polish Jazz and a world-class Artists, which deserves to be told in full, and nothing tells the story better than the music itself. But of course lovers of Jazz piano anywhere on this planet should find this album delightful. Wholeheartedly recommended!
| | Updated: 16/10/2026Posted: 16/10/2026 | CD 1 Digisleeve Remastered Recommend To A Friend |
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