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ZOFIA BIELAK ~ THERAPY NOT ON LABEL (Barcode: 739988493831) ~ POLAND ~ Jazz Recorded: 2024 Released: 2024 This is the debut album by Polish Jazz pianist / composer Zofia BielakFind albums by this artist, recorded with clarinetist Jakub KlemensiewiczFind albums by this artist, bassist Julia PrzybyszFind albums by this artist, drummer Maciej ChrzeszczykFind albums by this artist, cellist Michalina SokolowskaFind albums by this artist and vocalist Magdalena KurasFind albums by this artist. Ksenia WitekFind albums by this artist recites texts she wrote, on two tracks. The album presents nine tracks, all original compositions by Bielak. The music is very startling, highly emotional and often somewhat Avant-Garde oriented, combining melodic elements with Free Improvisations and contemporary Classical echoes, creating a challenging Chamber Jazz atmosphere, which one normally does not expect from such young musicians. The album’s title suggests a process of emotional therapy / healing via music, which the author went through, sharing her experiences with the listeners, which is a demanding and thought-provoking process, and as such not an easy musical experience, but definitely one worth exploring and experiencing, full of excellent instrumental and vocal parts, often quite unconventional and moving. The vocal parts are especially striking, and unique, but the entire album offers constantly inspiring musical environment. Overall, this is a highly interesting, unusual and potent debut album, full of emotionally charged music, which combines conventional and Avant-Garde elements with elegance and aesthetic approach. Bielak is definitely someone to keep a keen eye on in the future. Well done, young Lady!

Updated: 05/07/2024Posted: 05/07/2024

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