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Jerzy Milian

A living legend of the Polish jazz and the country's leading vibraphonist, Jerzy Milian has recorded and performed alongside such stars as Krzysztof Komeda, Jan Ptaszyn Wróblewski, Zbigniew Namysłowski, and Tomasz Stańko. His 1969 debut LP, "Bazaar", remains a much sought-for item. For nearly a quarter of a century Jerzy Milian has been in charge of the Polish Radio and Television Orchestra of Popular Music whose recordings have been regularly featured by the BBC. Today, Milian's original LPs command high prices, while the man himself is generally considered the icon of the Polish jazz. He is by all means the godfather of the groove.

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Jerzy Milian Meets Gustav Brom: CD "Blues For Praha" Out Now

Jerzy Milian Meets Gustav Brom: CD "Blues For Praha" Out Now

Source: GAD Records

Considered by many to be the living legend of the Polish jazz, Jerzy Milian remains one of Europe's leading vibraphonists. In the autumn of 1965 he found himself doing a brief yet fruitful stint with the Czechoslovak big band directed by Gustav Brom. It wasn't until almost half a century later, however, that the recordings documenting this unique collaboration finally surfaced on a CD. Blues for Praha is out now. Back in the 1960s Gustav Brom's orchestra was classified by ...

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Jerzy Milian Unreleased Tapes Indiegogo Project

Jerzy Milian Unreleased Tapes Indiegogo Project

Source: GAD Records

Jerzy Milian is a legendary figure in the history of Polish jazz. A lavish and versatile composer, Milian was one of the members of Krzysztof Komeda's renowned Sextet, praised by Down Beat both as a jazz vibraphonist (LP „Bazaar”, 1969) and an able arranger. His music was regularly featured by the BBC. GAD Records, an independent Polish label, has launched a crowd-funding campaign aimed at the release of the artist's hitherto unpublished recordings. You could also help in making this ...

Rasmus Henriksen
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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Blues For Praha

GAD Records
2013

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Stratus Nimbus

GAD Records
2013

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When Where Why

GAD Records
2012

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Milianalia

Obuh Records
2005

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Ashkhabad Girl...

GAD Records
2003

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