Organizer: L.A.S. Listening and Sounding
TOUR SCHEDULE:
September 3 | Plakaton – Warsaw
Guest: Zbigniew Chojnacki (accordion, electronics)
The tour opened at Plakaton on a stage where harmony met noise. Accordion virtuoso Zbigniew Chojnacki joined the trio, enriching the sound with electronic layers and unconventional textures.
September 4 | Spatif – Warsaw
Guest: Hubert Zemler (drums)
At the legendary Spatif venue, the quartet performed with drummer Hubert Zemler, whose improvisational vocabulary is deeply rhythmic and immersive. The evening was full of tension and dynamic pulse.
September 5 | Święty Spokój – Lublin
Guest: Włodzimierz Kiniorski (saxophone, electronics)
In Lublin, the group was joined by the legendary Włodzimierz “Kinior” Kiniorski, an icon of Polish alternative and free‑jazz scenes. His multifaceted musicianship brought a raw, spiritual, and unpredictable whirlwind to the performance.
September 6 | L.A.S. Lab – Nowica
Guest: Ruty Uwite (Łemko vocal ensemble)
In Nowica, Low Beskids, the event transformed into a collaborative creative day with Ruty Uwite, a vocal ensemble specializing in Łemko folk traditions. Shared listening, singing, improvisation, and dialogue with local community members gave the day a profound cultural and spiritual dimension.
September 7 | Stary Zamek – Żywiec
III Żywiec Art Salon
At the Third Żywiec Art Salon held in the historic Old Castle, the trio performed three distinct sets — solo, duo, and trio. Within the Gothic walls, the music unfolded like a sonic installation: sparse yet deeply emotional.
September 8 | U Vincza – Sucha Beskidzka
Final Concert
The tour closed at U Vincza in Sucha Beskidzka, a familiar L.A.S. venue. In an intimate setting and attentive audience, the music felt like a summary of a shared journey — listening, taking risks, and forging closeness.
Artist:
Piotr Damasiewicz – Trumpeter, composer, and improviser active at the intersection of jazz, contemporary, and experimental music. He is known for his international collaborations and for advocating the development of Poland’s independent music scene.
Grzegorz Lesiak – Guitarist, improviser, and co‑founder of the L.A.S. Foundation. His work focuses on sonic textures, works with space, and emphasizes dialogue. He is also a curator and organizer of musical events.
Isabel Anders – Pianist, performer, and composer based in Berlin, affiliated with the Kuehlspot Social Club. Her playing blends precision with openness to risk and experimentation. She has performed at numerous European new music festivals.
TOUR DAMASIEWICZ LESIAK ANDERS SEPT. 3-8, 2024
New Links. Music as Dialogue
In September 2024, the L.A.S. Listening and Sounding Foundation organized a unique concert tour as part of its long-term mission: to connect, expand, and create new music in Poland by collaborating with international artists.
This tour featured an international trio — Piotr Damasiewicz (trumpet), Grzegorz Lesiak (guitar), and Isabel Anders (piano), an artist associated with Berlin’s Kuehlspot Social Club collective. At each stop, they were joined by special guests — prominent figures from the Polish experimental and improvised music scene. This tour was not only a series of concerts but a space for collective creation and exchange — across generations, aesthetics, and landscapes.
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