Janek Gwizdala

Janek Gwizdala
Born (1978-11-19) 19 November 1978 (age 46)
London, England
GenresJazz, jazz fusion
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentBass guitar
Years active1999–present
Websitejanekgwizdala.com

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

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

  • 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

References

  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.