Background
He was born on 31 July 1967 in Krakow, Poland.
He was born on 31 July 1967 in Krakow, Poland.
He went on to join the Piwnica pod Baranami Cabaret, composing such hits as "Znów wędrujemy", and released his first album, Naprawdę nie dzieje się nic ("Really, nothing is happening") in 1991. He has released eleven albums to date, including one (Cafe Sułtan) made up of his own versions of songs by Jeremi Przybora and Jerzy Wasowski, and most have enjoyed considerable chart success. His characteristic style consists of strong, clear lyrics and music composed in special keys and harmonies, using instruments such as piano (played by himself), saxophone, violin and various horns.
Influenced by such artists as Marek Grechuta and January Kanty Pawluśkiewicz, his music style has been described as "soft jazz".
He did participate in the Aleksander Glondys"s "Ellington po krakowsku" ("Ellington Krakow way"), a concert based upon idea of notable composers of Piwnica pod Baranami playing their interpretations of Duke"s music Other participants include Pawluśkiewicz, Zbigniew Raj and several other musicians.