Jazz on 3 - Marcin Wasilewski

Jez Nelson presents a gig by young Polish pianist Marcin Wasilewski recorded at Kings Place in London in 2009. The set includes music from his latest album, January, whose refined compositions demonstrate a laid-back elegance and gently pulsing rhythms. This is Wasilewski's second album as leader on Manfred Eicher's ECM label and has sealed his name as a promising individual voice. The trio, featuring Slawomir Kurkiewicz on bass and drummer Michal Miskiewicz are childhood friends, playing together since their teens. The great Polish trumpeter Tomasz Stanko discovered them at the age of 18. Taking them under his wing, Stanko took the trio on tour with him, introducing them to the lifestyle of a working musician. They have since formed the rhythm section for a number of Stanko's albums, including the critically-praised Soul of Things. Playlist: Excerpt from Keith Jarrett's London concert Part VII (details below) Marcin Wasilewski Trio recorded at King's Place, London on March 19, 2009 Line-up: Marcin Wasilewski (piano) Slawomir Kurkiewicz (bass) Michal Miskiewicz (drums) Set list: The Young and Cinema (Wasilewski) January (Wasilewski) The Cat (Wasilewski) Manfred Eicher artistic director of ECM in an extended interview with Jez marking the label's 40th anniversary. CD tracks played during the interview: Artist: Keith Jarrett Track title: London Part VII Composer: Keith Jarrett Album title: Testament: Paris/London Label: ECM Released: 5 October 2009 Artist: Pat Metheny Track title: Bright Size Life Composer: Pat Metheny Album title: Bright Size Life Label: ECM Released: 1976 Artist: Kenny Wheeler Track title: Nicolette Composer: Kenny Wheeler Album title: Angel Song Label: ECM Released: 1997 Marcin Wasilewski Trio continued: Balladyna (Tomasz Stanko) The First Touch (Wasilewski) King Korn (Carla Bley).