Janek Gwizdala

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

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

Biography[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

As leader[edit]

  • Mystery to Me - 2004
  • Live at the 55bar - 2008
  • The Space in Between - 2010
  • It Only Happens Once - 2012
  • Theatre by the Sea - 2013
  • Motion Picture - 2014
  • American Elm - 2016
  • Bass Duo - 2017
  • The Union - 2019
  • One Way Out - 2022
  • Night Watch - 2023

As sideman[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "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.

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