Kuba Więcek (born 1994 in Rybnik) is a Polish alto saxophonist, composer and producer who trained at the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen under Lee Konitz, Steve Lehman and David Binney. His 2017 debut album "Another Raindrop", released in the legendary Polish Jazz series, won the Fryderyk Award for Jazz Debut of the Year and made him the youngest artist ever to appear in that series. Beyond his jazz trio, he leads the band hoshii - blending jazz with hip-hop and electronics - and has been named by DownBeat magazine among 25 musicians worldwide with the potential to shape the future of jazz.
Kuba Więcek and Jazz Cats celebrate the music of Chick Corea, a legendary jazz pianist and composer.
in 6 days
The hoshii ensemble performs in Kraków with live sets of original compositions and new arrangements of guest pieces. An evening of improvisation and collective musicianship.
The hoshii sessions live project performs in Gdańsk for the first time. An evening of improvisation and collaborative music-making with special guest artists.
Kuba Więcek and his Jazz Cats pay tribute to Hermeto Pascoal, the Brazilian wizard of music who created sounds from anything. An evening of improvisation, energy and humour, ending with a jam session.
Kuba Więcek and his Jazz Cats ensemble pay tribute to Thundercat, the American bassist who redefined contemporary jazz-funk. An evening of virtuosity and experimentation.
Kuba Więcek and his Jazz Cats ensemble pay tribute to Bill Evans, a legendary jazz pianist. An evening of subtle harmony, improvisation, and instrumental dialogue.