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Jez Nelson presents a gig by young Polish pianist Marcin Wasilewski recorded at Kings Place in London in 2009. The set includes music from his latest album, January, whose refined compositions demonstrate a laid-back elegance and gently pulsing rhythms. This is Wasilewski's second album as leader on Manfred Eicher's ECM label and has sealed his name as a promising individual voice.

The trio, featuring Slawomir Kurkiewicz on bass and drummer Michal Miskiewicz are childhood friends, playing together since their teens. The great Polish trumpeter Tomasz Stanko discovered them at the age of 18. Taking them under his wing, Stanko took the trio on tour with him, introducing them to the lifestyle of a working musician. They have since formed the rhythm section for a number of Stanko's albums, including the critically-praised Soul of Things.

Playlist:

Excerpt from Keith Jarrett's London concert Part VII (details below)

Marcin Wasilewski Trio recorded at King's Place, London on March 19, 2009

Line-up:
Marcin Wasilewski (piano)
Slawomir Kurkiewicz (bass)
Michal Miskiewicz (drums)

Set list:
The Young and Cinema (Wasilewski)
January (Wasilewski)
The Cat (Wasilewski)

Manfred Eicher artistic director of ECM in an extended interview with Jez marking the label's 40th anniversary.

CD tracks played during the interview:

Artist: Keith Jarrett
Track title: London Part VII
Composer: Keith Jarrett
Album title: Testament: Paris/London
Label: ECM
Released: 5 October 2009

Artist: Pat Metheny
Track title: Bright Size Life
Composer: Pat Metheny
Album title: Bright Size Life
Label: ECM
Released: 1976

Artist: Kenny Wheeler
Track title: Nicolette
Composer: Kenny Wheeler
Album title: Angel Song
Label: ECM
Released: 1997

Marcin Wasilewski Trio continued:
Balladyna (Tomasz Stanko)
The First Touch (Wasilewski)
King Korn (Carla Bley).

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