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MATEUSZ BLISKOWSKI ~ IMAGINARY LANDSCAPE NOT ON LABEL ~ POLAND ~ Jazz Recorded: 2023 Released: 2024 This is the debut album by Polish Jazz guitarist / composer Mateusz BliskowskiFind albums by this artist, recorded in a trio setting with bassist Grzegorz NadolnyFind albums by this artist and drummer Piotr BiskupskiFind albums by this artist. The album presents ten tracks, nine of which are original compositions by Bliskowski and one is by Krzysztof KomedaFind albums by this artist. The music is based on melodic compositions, inspired by the “beauty of Nature”, as the composer states in the album’s liner notes. Elegantly and intimately played by the trio, the music balances between sound and silence, and offers a delicate, but touching statement, which requires patience and attention from the listener. The rhythm section, which includes older and experienced musicians, does a perfect job, keeping the music on the track but staying respectfully as much as possible in the background, keeping the intimacy of the session intact. Bliskowski plays an amplified guitar, but sticks primarily to an acoustic sound, playing sparingly and avoiding unnecessary pyrotechnics. Overall, this is an interesting debut album, which shows potential and determination. Bliskowski needs to find a more precise stylistic preference and expand his compositional horizons, but he certainly shows that he knows what his preferences are, which of course is very important. For guitar lovers, this is quite an unusual album, which manages to eschew all the Fusion mannerisms, which plague most guitar players. Well done!

Updated: 06/08/2024Posted: 06/08/2024

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