Paweł Czarakcziew - A Tribute To Fred Katz (2025) [Hi-Res]

Czarakcziew and the Jazz Cats are a quartet that has been exploring the boundaries of jazz since 2020, adding a unique element of the cello to this fascinating musical narrative. Founded by cellist Paweł Czarakcziew, the group seamlessly fuses classical, film music, and avant-garde influences with modern jazz improvisations, resulting in an authentic yet refreshingly innovative sound. The ensemble’s members are distinguished graduates of top music academies in Poland, recognized for their accomplishments in national and international competitions delivering original compositions or re-imagining classic jazz standards. The band exude synergy and spontaneity that has captivated audiences worldwide. Their creative approach draws inspiration from pioneering figures like Fred Katz, Buddy Collette, and Chico Hamilton. This refreshing approach has even caught the attention of rock legend John Densmore (The Doors), who praises their ability to integrate a traditionally classical instrument into a swing'n jazz ensemble.”The band’s commitment to breaking musical barriers led them to Los Angeles in 2023, where they recorded a project in homage to Fred Katz with producer Harlan Steinberger at Hen House Studio's recording studio, bridging jazz history with contemporary exploration.

Tracklist:
1-1 Paweł Czarakcziew;Czarakcziew and the Jazz Cats - Sometimes I'm Happy [3:12]
1-2 Paweł Czarakcziew;Czarakcziew and the Jazz Cats - Elegy For Critics [2:56]
1-3 Paweł Czarakcziew;Czarakcziew and the Jazz Cats - Granada [3:40]
1-4 Paweł Czarakcziew;Czarakcziew and the Jazz Cats;Debbi Ebert - Goodbye Baby [4:41]
1-5 Paweł Czarakcziew;Czarakcziew and the Jazz Cats - The Vidiot [2:08]
1-6 Paweł Czarakcziew;Czarakcziew and the Jazz Cats - The Sage [5:45]
1-7 Paweł Czarakcziew;Czarakcziew and the Jazz Cats - Dixie, Why Not? [4:42]
1-8 Paweł Czarakcziew;Czarakcziew and the Jazz Cats - Lillian [5:56]
1-9 Paweł Czarakcziew;Czarakcziew and the Jazz Cats - I Want To Be Happy [2:40]
1-10 Paweł Czarakcziew;Czarakcziew and the Jazz Cats - Perdido [3:43]
1-11 Paweł Czarakcziew;Czarakcziew and the Jazz Cats - The Squimp [3:15]
1-12 Paweł Czarakcziew;Czarakcziew and the Jazz Cats - To Blow Is To Know [4:37]
1-13 Paweł Czarakcziew;Czarakcziew and the Jazz Cats - Katz-Up [3:31]
1-14 Paweł Czarakcziew;Czarakcziew and the Jazz Cats - My Funny Valentine [6:32]
1-15 Paweł Czarakcziew;Czarakcziew and the Jazz Cats - O czym ty mówisz? [7:07]