Best Jazz In Poland Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 22: 2024 Jean Luc Ponty Interview 36:13

10d ago36:13

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Jean-Luc Ponty is a pioneer and undisputed master of violin in the arena of jazz and rock. He is widely regarded as an innovator who has applied his unique visionary spin that has expanded the vocabulary of modern music. In 1969, Frank Zappa composed the music for Jean-Luc’s solo album King Kong (Blue Note). In 1972, Elton John invited Ponty to con…

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Episode 21: Jeff Kollman (Alan Parsons) Interview 24:09

10d ago24:09

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Guitarist Jeff Kollman has traveled the far reaches of the globe from the Kremlin Palace to Wembley Stadium, from Dubai to the Capetown Jazz Fests, from midwest metal with his original band Edwin Dare to the likes of Sebastian Bach (Skidrow), to gracing the stage of the legendary Budokan 15 times with Japanese legend Eikichi Yazawa. Jeff has played…

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Episode 20: Jeff Aug Interview 25:21

30d ago25:21

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Jeff Aug has been touring as a solo guitarist for the last 25+ years in Europe and the United States, set two Guinness™ World Records, and landed a #1 album on the Apple iTunes Acoustic Music Charts in the United States. Originally from Washington, DC, Jeff has been living in the Alps' foothills in Southern Germany for 20+ years. He has toured with…

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Owen Husney (Prince Manager) 51:35

2M ago51:35

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As a musician in high school, Owen Husney formed a band and by the following summer had a top 10 charted record in 19 US cities. As adman, Husney wrote commercials for Randy Newman and Little Feat and traveled on the road with Richard Harris, Sonny and Cher, The Rolling Stones, and Alice Cooper. During his stint as concert producer/promoter he work…

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Episode 19: Geoff Gray (Far & Away Studios) 38:01

2M ago38:01

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One of my mentors in studio recording was a wonderful guy named Geoff Gray who owned Far & Away Studios in New York. I remember graduating from the Center for the Media Arts and finding work as an assistant engineer at his studio back in 1980's. I learned quite a bit about studio recording and producing musicians during my tenure with Geoff. Since …

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Episode 18: Foghat (Bryan Bassett) Interview 30:59

2M ago30:59

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Bryan Bassett has over 40 years experience as a professional musician and recording artist and 30 years experience as a recording engineer and producer. Guitarist for "Foghat". Bryan is a songwriter/guitarist/engineer and producer who has worked on Foghat's "Return of the Boogie Men", "Road Cases", "Family Joules", "Live II", "The Official Bootleg …

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Episode 17: Stuart Epps (Producer/Engineer) Interview 43:04

2M ago43:04

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Stuart Epps’s ‘official’ career in music began in 1967 at Dick James Music (The Beatle’s first publisher) on New Oxford Street in London. Aged only 15, he’d been persuaded by his friend Clive Franks, who was the record cutter at DJM at the time, to leave school and apply to be a ‘runner’. Getting a job as an office boy, he found himself right in th…

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Episode 16: Rich Williams (Kansas) Interview 41:47

3M ago41:47

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With a legendary career spanning five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Rich Williams is one o…

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Steve Vai Interview 53:18

4M ago53:18

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Steve Vai needs introduction! A virtuoso guitarist, visionary composer, and consummate producer who sculpts musical sound with infinite creativity and technical mastery, Steve Vai has awed fans of all genres with his exceptional guitar skills and musicianship for decades. At age 12, he started taking guitar lessons from Joe Satriani. At 18, he bega…

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Larry Crane (Tape Op Magazine) Interview 37:01

4M ago37:01

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Larry Crane is an American editor and founder of Tape Op Magazine and recording engineer/owner of Portland's Jackpot! Recording Studio, He is also a freelance engineer, and the archivist for the estate of musician Elliott Smith. Jackpot has recorded the likes of Built to Spill, Wooden Shjips, Sleater-Kinney, Sonic Youth, Spoon, R.E.M., The December…

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Episode 15: Stu Hamm Interview 37:50

4M ago37:50

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Stu Hamm is an iconic bass player who attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he met guitarist Steve Vai and, through him, met Joe Satriani. Hamm. He played bass on Vai's debut solo album, Flex-Able, which was released in 1984. Hamm has performed and recorded with Steve Vai, Frank Gambale, Joe Satriani and many other well-respected g…

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Episode 14: Uli Jon Roth Interview 20:15

4M ago20:15

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In the year 1973, Uli’s friend, Michael Schenker, quit the already established band Scorpions to join UFO in England. This lead to the break-up of the Scorpions, which his brother, Rudolf Schenker, had formed in the Sixties. But before leaving the band, Michael asked Uli to take his place instead. Later that year, the two remaining members of Scorp…

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Episode 13: Dave Mason Interview 22:39

4M ago22:39

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Dave Mason left Traffic in 1969 to pursue a solo career in the U.S. Dave has penned over 100 songs, has 3 gold albums: Alone Together, Dave Mason, Mariposa De Oro, and platinum album Let It Flow, which contained the top-ten single “We Just Disagree”. In addition to cranking out hits, Dave has performed on, or contributed to, a number of famous albu…

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Episode 12: Percy Jones (Brand X) Interview 41:18

5M ago41:18

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Percy Jones is the renowned pioneer fusion bass player with the British band Brand X. Virtuoso guitarist Steve Hackett stated "it was in fact Percy who chronologically emerged with his own unique fretless sound and should be given full credit for it”. Jones appeared on Eno’s Before and After Science, and Another Green World, on Steve Hackett’s debu…

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Episode 11: Steve Hackett (Genesis) Interview 28:26

5M ago28:26

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Steve Hackett the legendary guitarist from the band Genesis contributed to six of the band's studio albums, three live albums, seven singles and one EP before he left to pursue a solo career. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010. He released his first solo album, Voyage of the Acolyte, while still a mem…

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Episode 10: Gus G (Ozzy) Interview 36:01

5M ago36:01

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Gus G. former Ozzy guitarist was born and raised in Thessaloniki, Greece and is hailed as one of the most important and influential Metal guitarists of his generation. Gus played guitar for Ozzy from 2009 till 2017, recorded all guitars on his Grammy nominated album “Scream” and toured the globe with the Prince Of Darkness until 2016. Gus has appea…

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Episode 9: Geoff Tate (Queensrÿche) Interview 32:36

5M ago32:36

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Geoff Tate was vocalist and originaly member of the band Queensrÿche, who had groundbreaking metal albums like Rage for Order, Operation: Mindcrime and Empire. Tate is ranked fourteenth on Hit Parader's list of the 100 Greatest Metal Vocalists of All Time. He was voted No. 2 on That Metal Show's top 5 hard rock vocalists of the 1980s. In 2012, he w…

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Episode 8: Christone "Kingfish" Ingram 23:39

6M ago23:39

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Kingfish debuted on the Billboard Blues Chart in the #1 position and remained on the chart for an astonishing 91 weeks. In addition to receiving a GRAMMY Award nomination, Kingfish was named the #1 Best Blues Album of The Year by UK tastemaker magazine MOJO. Ingram’s lead single, Fresh Out (featuring Buddy Guy) was the most played song on SiriusXM’…

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Episode 7: Al Di Meola Interview 35:17

6M ago35:17

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Al Di Meola a bona fide guitar hero, perennial poll-winner, and prolific composer, he has amassed over 20 albums as a leader while collaborating on a dozen or so others with the likes of the fusion supergroup Return to Forever (with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White), the celebrated acoustic Guitar Trio featuring fellow virtuosos John McL…

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Rogiński x Širom 20:03

8M ago20:03

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In the tapestry of our lives, there are moments when the hand of Fate gently guides us towards unexpected encounters, and such is the enchanting tale of the Slovenian trio, Širom, and the Polish virtuoso guitarist, Raphael Roginski. It's a narrative they eloquently weave, with the resonating echo of Roginski's recording, 'Raphael Rogiński - Plays J…

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Rybacka x Pasborg 20:31

8M ago20:31

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Within the Rebel Spirits series, a resounding truth emerges: music born from improvisation demands both formidable technical prowess and a receptive, open-hearted approach. Enter 'Voice 'n' Drums,' a collaborative venture between Polish vocalist Ania Rybacka and Danish drummer Stefan Pasborg, representing a bold exploration of one of humanity's mos…

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Holland Baroque x Bastarda 17:22

8M ago17:22

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The Bastarda’s and Holland Baroque’s joint project marks the inception of one of two captivating collaborations born from a shared reverence for music of eras long past. To pinpoint an exact period would be unwise, but this exceptional fusion of the Bastarda Trio and the Dutch ensemble, Holland Baroque, converges on the concepts, gestures, and dyna…

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Dąbrowski x Finsrud 22:57

8M ago22:57

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Tomasz Dąbrowski received a prestigious commission to craft a composition for the grand finale of the Lodz Summer Jazz Festival, a tribute concert honoring the legendary trumpeter, Tomasz Stanko. Stanko, an internationally renowned figure in the jazz world, served as an extraordinary muse for Dąbrowski, who eloquently captures the enchanting elemen…

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Episode 6: Paul Stanley of Kiss Interview 35:04

1+ y ago35:04

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For more than 45 years, Paul Stanley has reigned supreme as one of the single-most recognizable front men in the history of rock and roll. Although preferring to live his off stage life out of the media spotlight he continues to be the chief songwriter, driving force and unwavering voice of KISS. A visionary and trendsetter since the early 1970s, S…

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Episode 1: Jeff Berlin Interview 50:10

1+ y ago50:10

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For over 40 years, he has stood as one of the most innovative electric bassists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Known for his one-of-a-kind tone, jaw dropping technique and highly advanced harmonic approaches to the bass, Jeff has been one of the major figures in firmly establishing the electric bass as a solo instrument well deserving of its own d…

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Episode 1: Vinnie Moore Interview 23:15

1+ y ago23:15

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UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore is interviewed for the Guitar Trax show by Multi-Emmy award winning guitarist Brian Tarquin. Vinnie is considered one of the originators of shred guitar, and has released eight influential solo albums. He’s made countless album guest appearances, and has even recorded the soundtrack for a PEPSI TV commercial. He's talks a…

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Episode 5: Jeff Beck: Life & Times (Part 2) 27:22

1+ y ago27:22

27:22

The world has just lost one of the great guitarists of a generation, the maestro himself Jeff Beck! Jeff represented so much for musicians because of his never ending strive for tone and proficiency as a guitar gunslinger. He reached millions through his decades of stellar recordings and performances that permeated our souls. He is the father of mo…

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Episode 4: Jeff Beck: Life & Times (Part 1) 57:53

1+ y ago57:53

57:53

The world has just lost one of the great guitarists of a generation, the maestro himself Jeff Beck! Jeff represented so much for musicians because of his never ending strive for tone and proficiency as a guitar gunslinger. He reached millions through his decades of stellar recordings and performances that permeated our souls. He is the father of mo…

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Wacław Zimpel 31:22

1+ y ago31:22

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At the heart of a 'Rebel Spirit' is an open mind, and it’s this openness that puts an artist like Wacław Zimpel in a vulnerable place that encourages the development of a musical intelligence that is not only intellectual but also spiritual. Wacław Zimpel has really dived into 'music of the world' as he puts it, to deepen his experience of sound an…

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Piotr Orzechowski aka Pianohooligan 22:17

1+ y ago22:17

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Like the other artists portrayed in Rebel Spirits II, Piotr Orzechowski aka Pianohooligan showed talent and a fiercely original mind at an early age. By his twenties, he'd won competitions and awards and had a clarity about his intention for music-making. There is one comment he made that particularly stood out to me. He said, “I want to revive the…

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Aga Derlak 26:58

1+ y ago26:58

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Aga Derlak remembers her fascination with music as a young child. And once she began learning piano, she would lose hours in flowing through improvised journeys at the keyboard. This passion led her to gaining a place on the year-long Berklee Global Jazz Institute program. And in this interview, she discusses the impact that has had on many levels …

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Marek Pędziwiatr 30:12

1+ y ago30:12

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In Marek Pędziwiatr there is a connection between the past and the present. The history of jazz and the African American musicians, who created it, and Polish innovators from Chopin through Krzysztof Komeda and Niemen. Marek is a hub, a central force pulling his golden threads of jazz, hip-hop, classical music, avant-garde, and Slavic folk. But his…

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Joanna Duda 25:17

1+ y ago25:17

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To describe Joanna Duda as simply a pianist doesn't capture the extraordinary dimensions of the music she produces. Whether touching a broken keyboard, using the sound of a rewinding tape machine, or mixing in field recordings, her innate playfulness allows any instrument to blossom - you get a sense that one of her greatest strengths is to listen …

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Kuba Więcek 19:29

1+ y ago19:29

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In the history of jazz, there haven't been many musicians that give credit to their playing video games. But as a nine-year-old hardcore player, Kuba Więcek developed an affinity with repetitive practice and now feels the need for strategic thinking and fast decision-making has stood him in good stead as a bandleader today. After a pivotal moment a…

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Marcin Masecki 27:40

1+ y ago27:40

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Marcin Masecki considers that he has two parents, jazz and classical music. As a pianist, he is steeped in the tradition of learning piano as a young child with all the purity and precision that comes with that. In this interview, you get the sense of how that triggered Marcin’s disruptive streak, and how that has been central to his approach to mu…

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Natalie Gioia With Beat & Voice - Hug Me (Original Extended Mix) 5:54

2y ago5:54

5:54

Download:https://hypeddit.com/nataliegioiawithbeatvoice/hugmeBy Natalie Gioia

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Luminn & Natalie Gioia - Shapeshifters (Doppenberg Remix) 6:57

2y ago6:57

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Luminn & Natalie Gioia - Shapeshifters (Doppenberg Remix) by Natalie GioiaBy Natalie Gioia

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Rinaly & Natalie Gioia - Without You 5:35

2y ago5:35

5:35

Stream/Buy: youlovedance.lnk.to/WithoutYouBy Natalie Gioia

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Episode 3: 2022 Joe Satriani Interview-Part 2 1:17:58

2y ago1:17:58

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JOE SATRIANI is kicking off 2022 with a brand-new album, The Elephants of Mars, which marks the legendary guitarist’s 19th studio album in his 35+year career in music. This album also marks the debut of his new label partnership with earMUSIC, the international rock label of entertainment group Edel. Pre-orders are available now and include a speci…

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Episode 2: 2022 Joe Satriani Interview-Part 1 47:55

2y ago47:55

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JOE SATRIANI is kicking off 2022 with a brand-new album, The Elephants of Mars, which marks the legendary guitarist’s 19th studio album in his 35+year career in music. This album also marks the debut of his new label partnership with earMUSIC, the international rock label of entertainment group Edel. Pre-orders are available now and include a speci…

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Episode 1: Eric Johnson Interview 18:27

2y ago18:27

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Eric Johnson has been traveling on a prolific odyssey over the course of more than four decades. Along the way, his creations have encompassed repertoire that cross pollinate genres which include rock, blues, jazz, fusion, soul, folk, new-age, classical and even country. Inevitably E.J. says it best himself in sharing. “It really boils down to the …

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Natalie Gioia - No Fear 4:16

2y ago4:16

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👉 Stream and download: https://fanlink.to/BRV051By Natalie Gioia

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Drival & Natalie Gioia - Flying (Fisical Project Remix) 6:50

2+ y ago6:50

6:50

Stream and download: https://alwaysalive.ffm.to/378r1By Natalie Gioia

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Rene Ablaze & Natalie Gioia - Whu You Are 6:41

2+ y ago6:41

6:41

Stream and download: https://youlovedance.lnk.to/WhoYouAreBy Natalie Gioia

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Episode 1: Robben Ford Interview 44:18

2+ y ago44:18

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Robben Ford is one of the premier electric guitarists today, particularly known for his fusion and blues playing, as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical contexts. A five-time Grammy nominee, he has played with artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Witherspoon, Miles Davis, George Harrison, Phil Lesh, Bonnie Raitt, Mic…

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Alexander Popov Natalie Gioia D72 - Dreamtime (D72 Extended Remix) 5:51

2+ y ago5:51

5:51

Stream and download: https://biglink.to/DTREMIXBy Natalie Gioia

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RAM & Talla 2XLC & Natalie Gioia - Shine (Extended Mix) 7:30

3y ago7:30

7:30

🔥Stream and download: https://nk.complete.me/shineBy Natalie Gioia

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Natalie Gioia With Beat & Voice - Crush (Extended Mix) 5:15

3y ago5:15

5:15

🔥 Stream and download: https://fanlink.to/VOICE115🔹 Follow NATALIE GIOIA🔹▫️ Spotify: https://fanlink.to/ngspotify▫️ Instagram: https://fanlink.to/nginstagram▫️ Facebook: https://fanlink.to/ngfacebookBy Natalie Gioia

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Luminn & Natalie Gioia - Shapeshifters 3:09

3y ago3:09

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https://biglink.to/nataliegioiaBy Natalie Gioia

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The Fusionist: Zbigniew Namysłowski 29:25

3y ago29:25

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Like most Polish jazz musicians, Zbigniew Namysłowski learned the basics of jazz listening to Willis Conover’s “Jazz Hour”. Originally starting his musical career playing piano, cello and trombone, Namysłowski became infatuated with the saxophone after meeting composer Krzysztof Komeda, who happened to be carrying an alto saxophone with him, on a t…

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