THE DREAM LIVES ON: CELEBRATING MICHAŁ URBANIAK!
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About the Event
The Dream Lives On - Celebrating Michał Urbaniak!
Michał ‘Michael’ Urbaniak remains a Giant in Music. For over half a century, the Polish Music Master composed and performed groundbreaking, intoxicating, advanced and immensely exciting original Music.The Dream Lives On - Celebrating Michał Urbaniak!
Michał ‘Michael’ Urbaniak remains a Giant in Music. For over half a century, the Polish Music Master composed and performed groundbreaking, intoxicating, advanced and immensely exciting original Music.
In addition, he collaborated with Miles Davis, Marcus Miller, Herbie Hancock, Tomasz Stańko, Urszula Dudziak, Jarek Smietana, Billy Cobham, Mike Stern, Kenny Kirkland, George Benson, Lenny White, Ron Carter…
All Star players and key members of his Urbanator Band come together to celebrate the Life and Music of a maverick, transcendental and original thinker and music creator.
Throughout his Life, Michał was a constant supporter of young and exceptional music talent. The band honours this tradition by introducing Casey Whyte on violin; a brilliant young talent who is mentored and highly lauded by Violin Virtuoso, Nigel Kennedy.
Expect Polish melodies to flow over funk grooves decorated with jazz harmonies and language.
Line up:
Xantoné Blacq - keyboards, vocals
Otto Williams - bass
Troy Miller - drums
Femi Temowo - guitar, vocals
Casey Whyte – violin
“Casey is the real deal. I first heard her at a masterclass; I was amazed that someone could play a modern jazz language on violin with such a great feel, articulation, intonation, and ideas” – Jerry Bergonzi
“Bravo Casey, your performance was fantastic!” – Jean-Luc Ponty