PROJECTS
MARTA WAJDZIK CONCORDIA
Marta Wajdzik – alto and soprano saxophone
Esther Sévérac – harp
Iannis Obiols – piano
Nadav Erlich – double bass
Iago Fernández – drums
Concordia is Marta’s newest project, born from a deep exploration of her musical personality and artistic identity during her Master’s studies at Jazzcampus in Basel. While composing the music, Marta became deeply inspired by Wayne Shorter, both by his music and his philosophy. His approach to searching for the unknown, taking risks, trusting the musicians around him, and creating storytelling through composition and improvisation became a foundation for the project.
Written as a suite, Concordia takes the listener through an emotional journey, exploring the space between quiet sadness, melancholy, longing, nostalgia, and love. At its core, the project brings together spirituality and intuition with intellect and musical craft.
Marta’s influences are wide-ranging, from Wayne Shorter, John and Alice Coltrane, to the impressionist composers Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy, but also the music of Björk. The harp plays a central role in connecting these different worlds, bringing together the colors of Impressionism with the spiritual and intimate sound worlds of the Coltranes and Björk.
With Concordia, Marta creates a space for discovery – for the musicians and the listener alike – where composition and improvisation, structure and freedom, can meet and unfold in the moment.
MARTA WAJDZIK EXPERIMENT
Marta Wajdzik – alto and soprano saxophone
Szymon Mika – guitar
Michał Jakubczak – piano
Michał Aftyka – double bass
Dawid Fortuna – drums
Following several years of performing with her electronic quartet, Marta Wajdzik has embarked on a new musical journey with the Marta Wajdzik Experiment. While this ensemble leans towards a more acoustic sound, the essence of her 2020 debut album, “My Planet”, continues to resonate within their repertoire. The compositions presented by Marta Wajdzik Experiment remain rich and vivid, embodying a blend of colorful, nuanced, and evocative elements. The depth of experience Marta accumulated through her studies in Katowice and Basel has infused her work with fresh inspirations and innovative ideas. Her latest creations showcase an array of compositional techniques, a broader palette of musical colors, and a dynamic interplay among band members. The ensemble features some of Poland’s most distinguished musicians, each contributing to the group’s ethos of ongoing musical exploration.
UNBOUND - MIKA / WAJDZIK / HNATEK
Szymon Mika – guitar
Marta Wajdzik – saxophone
Arthur Hnatek – drums
Saxophonist Marta Wajdzik and guitarist Szymon Mika are regarded as two of the most outstanding instrumentalists in Europe. Their exceptional skills are evidenced by their completion of the elite Focusyear scholarship program in Basel, Switzerland, as well as prestigious accolades in the world of jazz music. Both were named “Hope of the Year” by critics from Jazz Forum magazine, with Szymon Mika additionally being recognized as Guitarist of the Year 2022. They have had the opportunity to perform with legendary musicians such as Dave Holland, Avishai Cohen, and Miguel Zenon. They are leaders of their own groups, composing and arranging music. These two outstanding instrumentalists have decided to join forces with the exceptional Geneva-based drummer Arthur Hnatek, who regularly collaborates with artists such as Tigran Hamasyan. All three have extensive experience working with top names on the global jazz scene. The “Unbound” project reflects the wide range of the artists’ musical inspirations—ranging from classical music, pop, rock, and jazz to electronic music, which Arthur Hnatek explores with the same intensity as jazz. This makes the trio’s music truly unique, free from genre constraints.