Co-financed by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage under the Creative Industries Development Centre's own programme: Development of Creative Sectors.
For the team behind the L.A.S. Listening and Sounding Foundation, this tour was far more than a series of concerts — it was a testing ground for ideas, an intense dialogue with the European music scene, and a catalyst for conscious, long-term development. The four-week journey through Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, England, and Luxembourg — made possible with the support of the Centre for the Development of Creative Industries — served both as a promotional campaign for the label and a formative artistic and organizational experience.
Being present in international art spaces highlighted the strong potential of the Foundation as a platform for collaboration, exchange, and independent music production. Meetings with artists, promoters, and cultural organizers from across Europe reinforced our belief that L.A.S. has the capacity to operate as a truly international hub for creative connections — while preserving its distinct curatorial voice and artistic identity.
Residencies, recording sessions, and improvised performances further underscored that process lies at the heart of our work — co-presence, co-creation, and openness to experimentation. Through this tour, we not only shared our existing catalogue with new audiences but also initiated fresh projects and recordings, many of which will take shape as future releases from L.A.S. in the coming months.
June 17 - 22 Lille, Luxembourg & Return to Poland
The final stage of our journey was a musical meeting at La Malterie club in Lille with Peter Orins — a French drummer and founder of the Muzzix collective — and a joint improvisation session with a group featuring Patrick Guionnet, Laurent Rigaut, and Andreas Bazzicalupo. The tour concluded with a concert at Mirador in Luxembourg, where the trio of Piotr Damasiewicz, Krzysztof Kasprzyk, and Grzegorz Lesiak performed together for the first time. For the finale, we returned to Poland to take part in the Bielska Zadymka Jazz Festival, where we organized a promotional stand, held meetings with journalists, and hosted a listening session of our latest album.
June 6 – 8 Belgium & The Netherlands: Brussels, Neerharen, Rotterdam
After a stop in Neerharen, Belgium, with painter Anita Damas, the team headed to Brussels for a performance at Grand Hospice with pianist Barbara Drazkov. In Rotterdam, they staged a street concert at Koffie en Ambacht with Argentine drummer Marcos Baggiani.
Additional performances in Brussels included a trio set at PickArt with Drazkov and bassist Mattia Massolini, organized by Sebastian Strycharski.
June 11 – 16 United Kingdom: Devon & London
In Devon, L.A.S. performed with Drazkov at Ashburton Arts Centre. London offered a week-long residency aboard Theatreship, with concerts alongside Kuba Cywiński, Ayo Salawu, and Adrian Northover. At Café OTO, the group curated a special set with legendary vocalist Cleveland Watkiss and Drazkov, and held meetings with BBC and Jazzwise journalist Kevin Le Gendre. New recordings from this leg are scheduled for release in 2025.
May 29 – Terzo Mondo & PAS Berlin
A concert at the legendary Terzo Mondo featured Damasiewicz alongside Australian drummer Samuel Hall. Later, at PAS Berlin, the collective was introduced to a structured model of spontaneous performance — meticulously curated lineups and no improvisational chaos. A rare and insightful glimpse into Berlin’s creative discipline.
May 30–31 – Sugar Candy Mountain
A two-day residency at this interdisciplinary venue — part gallery, part club, studio, and cinema — yielded experimental sessions with Jasper Stadhouders, Joe Smith, Ranjit Prasad, and Samuel Hall. Several recordings from the sessions are slated for release.
June 1 – Chapel Recording & Ganesha Anandan’s Studio
A recording session in a 12th-century chapel near Berlin, arranged by Möller, captured striking acoustic material. Later, a private set took place at the workshop of instrument builder Ganesha Anandan with Hada Benedito and Lorena Izquierdo.
June 5 – Return to Kühlspot
The Berlin chapter closed with a final concert at Kühlspot featuring Into the Roots (Damasiewicz, Paweł Szpura, Wojtek Traczyk) and guest Ignaz Schick.
Berlin: Launching the Tour
The journey began with a residency in Berlin (May 27 – June 5), focused on networking, research, and performances across the city’s vibrant independent scene. Hosted by bassist Ranjit Prasad and Kamila Marcinkowska-Prasad, the L.A.S. team found a welcoming base for artistic exchange.
May 27 – Kühlspot Social Club
The first concert took place at Kühlspot, a renowned East Berlin venue known for its experimental programming. The trio performed with bassist Antti Virtaranta and drummer Wieland Möller, generating both artistic chemistry and fruitful dialogue with local musicians, including pianist Rieko Okuda. Special thanks go to Isabel Espichicoque Anders and Ignaz Schick for facilitating the event.
May 28 – Luftmensch Kollektiv
At the atelier of Mexican vibraphonist Emilio Gordoa, L.A.S. presented three projects: the ambient duo of Piotr Damasiewicz and Kuba Wójcik; the melodic Hangar Music duo (Damasiewicz/Gordoa); and a newly formed quartet with Krzysztof Kasprzyk, Grzegorz Lesiak, Sofia Borges, and Gordoa.
L.A.S. Listening and Sounding Europe Promo Tour 2024 / 27.5-22.06
For L.A.S. Listening and Sounding, 2024 has been a year of intense activity, meaningful encounters, and unforgettable artistic experiences. With support from the Creative Industries Development Center (CRPK) as part of the Creative Sectors Development Program, the Polish label set out on an ambitious European tour to promote its releases and explore the landscape of improvised music across the continent.
From Berlin to Brussels, Rotterdam, London, Devon, and Luxembourg, the L.A.S. team — a three-person ensemble of musicians and curators — forged new artistic relationships, fostered international collaborations, and built momentum around the label’s unique catalogue.
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