An original music project in which I compose and arrange pieces for one specific line-up: flute, piano, double bass and drums. Classical virtuosity meets jazz energy and a contemporary sound.
Why this project
A new, fresh take on instrumental music, and on flute music in particular. Something that is not on the market today and that an ambitious listener will love. The project grew out of the conviction that instrumental music can reach a wide audience outside the concert hall as well. It presents new pieces and places the flute among the instruments of popular music.
On the recordings I am joined by outstanding musicians: Krzysztof Trzaskowski (piano), Jerzy Cembrzyński (double bass) and Maciej Wojcieszuk (drums).
The EP: three pieces, three worlds
Tamburyn (J. Ph. Rameau / Maja Regina Helbert)
A composition based on a baroque piece: the arrangement takes the flute theme and builds a jazz improvisation on its motifs. It is completed by a music video, which premiered on 30 July on YouTube and features Grzegorz Gastman, known from the media, in one of the leading roles.
Jazzy from Suite no. 2 for flute and jazz trio (C. Bolling)
Without question the most spectacular and at the same time the most demanding part of the whole Suite, as the mere handful of recordings worldwide confirms. Classical virtuosity meets a jazz sensibility: freedom of phrasing, a feel for rhythm and improvisatory thinking make for a fresh, energetic story that stays with the listener long after the last note has faded.
Pictures from the past (Graham Lyons / Maja Regina Collective)
A moving ballad with a subtle, lyrical narrative. In the ensemble’s reading it captivates with the softness of its sound, its sense of space and its emotional depth. The warm tone of the flute wraps around the listener and leads them through each phrase with remarkable delicacy. Although the piece stands in clear stylistic contrast to the others, it fits the dramaturgy of the whole EP perfectly and completes its emotional landscape.
Music videos
The EP tracks have their own music videos. They are a separate visual layer of the project, not part of the concerts. They are directed by Alex Salamonik.