Wojciech Majewski - piano
Przemiana
SOLITON 690
By Adam Baruch
This is the seventh album by
Polish pianist/composer Wojciech Majewski, and his first solo piano recording
in the Jazz realm (he did record a solo piano album of Classical Music). It
presents ten tracks, four of which are his original compositions and the rest
are his interpretations of Jazz/Pop songs (two by David Bowie).
Majewski shares his activities
between the Jazz and Classical Music scenes, which is also clearly evident on
this album. The source of this music originates obviously in Jazz and popular
music, but the sound and performance are deeply rooted in Classical Music,
which creates a Jazz-Classical Fusion par excellence. Personally I find this album divided
into two matching, but somewhat different parts, one which presents the
original compositions and the other which presents the interpretations of the songs.
Two of original compositions
are expanded into mini-suites, lasting over ten minutes each, which allow
Majewski to express a wide range of emotions and his excellent pianistic technique.
The other two, although slightly more concise, are no less expressive and emotional.
The interpretations of the songs are very liberal with the melodic themes, and
become entangled in passionate ornamentation, using a barrage of chords, rhapsodic
arpeggios and almost percussive attack of the keyboards, creating a storm of sensations
and sounds.
As a result the overall effect
of this album is probably more similar to a solo piano recital of gargantuan Classical
Music, than a Jazz album, or at least this is how most listeners will probably perceive
it. Nevertheless this is still a superb musical experience, which will not
leave any listener "on the fence". Personally I had a great time
listening to this music, but to each his own. Connoisseurs of Jazz-Classical Fusion
will have a field day with this, but the album does require patience and
attentive listening – as usual quality does not come easy! Highly recommended!
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