Polish Jazz Recordings and Beyond

This comprehensive guide delves into the vast array of Polish jazz recordings available on CD, detailing an impressive collection of over 1700 discs. Organized in an alphabetically structured manner, the book provides insightful descriptions not only of jazz albums but also ventures into collections featuring contemporary classical music and rock. Distinct for its breadth and meticulous detail, this book stands apart from other publications on the topic, which frequently focus on the biographical and historical nuances of Polish jazz. As Adam Baruch notes, Maciej Lewenstein’s work serves as an unparalleled reference, complementing existing literature in the field.Maciej Lewenstein, a theoretical physicist born in Warsaw in 1955, serves as an ICREA professor at ICFO – Institut de Cičncies Fotňniques in Castelldefels, near Barcelona. He boasts an impressive academic portfolio with over 480 scientific papers and numerous accolades both nationally and internationally. Outside of academia, music, especially jazz, captivates his interests, and his personal music collection boasts over 8000 recordings. The book is supported by institutions and projects such as Serpent.pl, Komeda, Fortune, ICFO, Kilogram Records, Multikulti Project, NotTwo, ICREA, and the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Barcelona.