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All About Jazz, the world's largest jazz website, covered the release of guitarist Dustin Carlson's "Krakowians" and introduced the band member by member – including "Kuba Dworak, a bassist (b. 1991 in Poland, currently living in New York City and Radgoszcz, Poland)", alongside violinist Bartosz Dworak.

The German culture blog picked the album for its Monday music tips, crediting Kuba Dworak on bass and describing the record as a compositional reckoning with the self that turns the "eternal blues" into a life-affirming stance.

The German jazz magazine jazz-fun.de reviewed Alessio Cazzetta's "Love, Death & The Eternal Blues" (Unit Records), the album featuring David Binney, with Kuba Dworak on bass.

To mark Romania's National Day, the Romanian Cultural Institute in Warsaw presented a Romanian-Polish jazz concert in the Chamber Hall of the National Philharmonic. Kuba performed with Mateusz Smoczyński (violin), Marcin Wasilewski (piano) and Michał Miśkiewicz (drums), accompanying Romanian vocalist Elena Măndru. Read the report on Radio România Muzical (in Romanian).

Guitarist and composer Alessio Cazzetta releases "Love, Death & The Eternal Blues" (Unit Records), recorded at Jazzcampus Basel with David Binney (saxophone), Fernando Brox (flute), Iannis Obiols (piano), Kuba Dworak (double bass) and Iago Fernández (drums). The album was reviewed in the German magazine Jazzthetik and on jazz-fun.de. Listen on Bandcamp.

Immerse yourself in a world of creativity as the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts (EFA) celebrates 25 years of Open Studios on October 18-19. Explore 74 vibrant artist studios at the EFA building in Hell's Kitchen, with free admission to exhibitions, programming, and special events.

On Saturday, enjoy a live performance by renowned Polish double bassist Kuba Dworak, who brings the folk melodies of his grandfather's era to life through a modern jazz lens.

In its art-filled itinerary for Open House New York 2024, Hyperallergic highlights the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts Open Studios – including "a performance by jazz double bassist Kuba Dworak at 5pm" on October 19. Read the full guide.

Double Bass Performance by Kuba Dworak

Saturday, October 19, 5-6 PM

Join us for a solo concert with Kuba Dworak, the internationally acclaimed classically trained jazz double bassist from Poland. Kuba’s performance will anticipate his upcoming solo album that pays homage to his roots in Southeastern Poland through innovative solo double bass arrangements. Drawing inspiration from the traditional folk music of Małopolska and Podkarpacie, regions deeply connected to his family's heritage, Kuba blends folk melodies of his grandfather’s time with contemporary jazz interpretations. This autoethnographic work keeps memories alive, and elevates the rich and hyper-local cultural traditions to an international stage.

After several years apart, this trio will reunite at the Jazz in the City festival in Frýdek-Místek, coming from New York, Basel, and Krakow, and will perform a concert that you won’t hear anywhere else.

On July 11, 2024, the Amphitheater in Tarnów hosted a heartfelt tribute concert celebrating the life and legacy of the renowned local drummer Damian Niewiński. The evening was a touching musical journey, featuring performances by various artists and bands who were close to Damian's heart, including Nat Osborn Band, THE FLASH!, Megitza, and many others.

On July 11th, 2024, from 19:00 to 22:00, we invite you to a heartfelt tribute concert honoring the remarkable life and music of Damian Niewiński. The event will take place at the Amfiteatr Letni in Tarnów. Damian, a talented drummer from Tarnów, touched many lives with his vibrant energy and passion. This charity concert features performances by Nat Osborn Band, BIOS, Megitza, and many other artists dear to Damian's heart.

In this year's 21st edition of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage scholarship program "Młoda Polska," with a budget of approximately 5.7 million PLN, 107 scholars (out of nearly 900 applicants) are participating. They represent six fields of artistic activity: music, visual arts (including photography), literature, film, dance, and theater.