The latest work by Zbigniew "Levandek" Lewandowski. A new hand, opening another stage of the musician's artistic journey.

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These are eight original pieces, composed by Zbigniew Lewandowski and the quintet's saxophonist, Tomasz Pruchnicki, and developed by the band during rehearsals and concerts before entering the studio. The material is a testament to the experience gathered over the last dozen years or so, as well as to the memories of artists who have influenced the work of "Levandek", including Chick Corea, Michael Brecker, Steve Gadd, Mike Stern, Janusz Skowron. "Góralski Quartet" is dedicated to Zbigniew Namysłowski and "Afro Cuyaviak" to Zbigniew Jakubek. The Quintet is made up of exceptional artists with impressive artistic achievements, including Jakub Olejnik (double bass, bass guitar), Tomasz Pruchnicki (saxophones, flutes), Kenny Carr (guitar), Robert Jarmużek (piano). Their close-knit collaboration, workshop, vast experience and awareness of jazz historical contexts mean that the album is firmly rooted in the jazz tradition, while at the same time bringing a fresh perspective from the younger generation of musicians.

"A New Opening" was recorded by Ignacy Gruszecki at the Monochrom studio in Gniewoszów in September 2023. Production: Zbigniew Lewandowski Quintet, mix - Przemysław Jarosz, master - Voytek Kochanek, cover design: Joanna Cybulka, photography and executive producer: Marzena Cybulka. The publisher is the Polish Jazz Association Wrocław.

1st Afro Cuyaviak
2 Second Line
3 Euformia
4. Leszek's Song
5 Dog's Dream
6 God Willing
7. Paradise Birds
8th Highland Quartet

Funded by ZAW STOART and the Municipality of Wrocław.