ANDY MIDDLETON QUARTET (US/PL/CZ)

THE ANDY MIDDLETON QUARTET performs original

compositions that combine world music and European influences with the authentic feel of hard-swinging contemporary New York City jazz. Each composition takes the listener on a melodic journey through a landscape of deep harmonic colors and vibrant rhythms.

Andy Middleton – Saxophones

Piotr Wyleżoł – Piano

Tomáš Baroš – Acoustic Bass

Alan Jones- Drums

*tickets: 55/60 pln

ANDY MIDDLETON is one of the top-tier saxophonists and jazz

composers living in Europe today. “One of the strongest tenor and soprano saxophonists on the scene,” says Randy Brecker, Andy is a skilled improviser and composer whose breadth of expression ranges from fierce power to tender warmth, from lyrical beauty to rhythmic drive, which sounds contemporary and fresh while retaining a real sense of the saxophone lineage. His compositions, harmonically modern and melodic yet clearly rooted in the jazz tradition, provide the perfect setting.

Middleton’s unique voice as a player, arranger and composer has led jazz icons such as Ralph Towner, Kenny Wheeler and David Holland

to collaborate with him. He has also performed and recorded with a long list of artists including Billy Hart, Maria Schneider, Richie Beirach, Renee Rosnes, Randy Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Ron

McClure, Bill Evans, Lionel Hampton, Joey Calderazzo,

John Abercrombie, Steve Rodby, Scott Colley and Adam Nussbaum.

Middleton has received numerous prizes and awards, among them

First Prize, Best Soloist, Best Arranger at the 13th Europ’ Jazz Contest, Belgium (1991) as well as Outstanding Jazz Soloist in Down Beat Magazine (1987).

“… solos that demonstrate the absolute mastery of his saxophones, in

emotional and technical terms. Every note hits the mark, but also reveals the notable feature of leadership, that nothing is done halfway.” All About Jazz Italy

www.andymiddleton.com

Award winning Polish jazz pianist and composer Piotr Wyleżoł is praised as “One of Europe’s most prodigiously talented pianist in Europe” (Jazz&Blues, London). His 2018 album “Human Things” marked a milestone in the Polish Jazz series. A former child prodigy, he has collaborated with top jazz artists worldwide, has released 16 albums, and in 2025 was nominated for 3 Fryderyk Awards – composer of the year, artist of the year, and album of the year, with

his latest release “I Love Music”, which “Is another great album by this extraordinary artist. Music that fascinates from the first note. In thevrecording you can feel the concert spontaneity and intuitive understanding of the musicians. Beautiful compositions and

creative improvisations make each song an extraordinary listening experience” – Jacek Brun, (Jazz-fun.de).

www.piotrwylezol.com

TOMÁŠ BAROŠ is one of the top bassists in the Eastern European music scene. His many successes include winning international competitions and awards throughout his career. As a performer, he has collaborated with world class artists like Benny Golson, Seamus Blake, Danny Grissett, Bob Mintzer, Aaron Goldberg, Arturo Sandoval, Kalman Olah, Antonio Farão, Alex Sipiagin, Lizz Wright, Roberta Gambarini, New York Voices, Gene Jackson, George Mraz, Miroslav Vitous, Joe Cohn, Paul Bollenback, Brian Charette, Piotr Wojtasik, Tony Lakatos, and Benito Gonzales.

Master drummer Alan Jones has performed extensively throughout Europe and North America with Charlie Mariano, David Liebman, Jim Pepper, Bennie Wallace, Don Thompson, Glen Moore, Kenny Wheeler, Mose Allison, and David Friesen among others. He has recorded with Dave Holland, Ralph Towner, Jim Pepper, David Friesen, Renee Rosnes, Wayne Darling, Airto Moriera, and The Alan Jones Sextet (produced by Gino Vannelli). Mr. Jones studied jazz at the Berklee School of Music as well as the Banff Centre for Fine Arts, and currently resides in Portland, Oregon. Alan composes soundtracks for film, dance and theater as well as writing for his own Jazz ensemble “The Alan Jones Sextet”. He is very much in demand as a clinician and private instructor while continuing an active world-wide recording and touring schedule.

” Jones’ drumming swings incessantly and is almost dizzying in it’s variety” – Dan Deprez, Willamette Week

www.alanjonesmusic.com/