Janek Gwizdala

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Janek Gwizdala
Born (1978-11-19) 19 November 1978 (age 45)
London, England
Genres Jazz, jazz fusion
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Bass guitar
Years active1999–present
Website janekgwizdala.com

Janek Gwizdala (born 19 November 1978) is an English jazz bassist.

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Biography

Gwizdala initially preferred drums, but switched to bass guitar after hearing Laurence Cottle. [1] Gwizdala later moved to the U.S. to attend Berklee College of Music. [1]

Recordings as a leader

Mystery to Me, released in 2004, was recorded at Manhattan Center Studios in front of an audience in one take. [2]

Live at the 55bar was recorded live over two nights in November 2007 and released on 7 February 2008. [3]

Discography

As leader

As sideman

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References

  1. 1 2 "Janek Gwizdala: Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger". Bassplayer.com. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
  2. All About Jazz (4 February 2005). "Jazz article: "Janek Gwizdala: Mystery to Me-Live in New York" by Phil DiPietro". Allaboutjazz.com. Retrieved 2012-06-16.
  3. All About Jazz (2008-03-14). "Janek Gwizdala: "Live at the 55 Bar 2007", jazz review by Phil DiPietro". Allaboutjazz.com. Retrieved 2012-06-16.