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**August 10, 2024, 6:00 PM**
The fourth and final day of the jubilee XX International Jazz Festival - Jazz in the Ruins!
We cordially invite you to the fourth and last day of the Jazz in the Ruins festival!
**1st concert - 7:00 PM**
Mike Parker Trio (USA)
Prepare for an unforgettable musical evening with the Mike Parker Trio – an innovative project by New York double bassist and composer Mike Parker. JazzPRESS magazine described his music as a "brilliant symbiosis of every genre," full of originality, freshness, and unpredictability.
The band consists of:
- Mike Parker – double bass, compositions
- Wojciech Lichtański – alto saxophone
- Maksymilian Olszewski – drums
The music of the Mike Parker Trio draws inspiration from a wide spectrum – from Charles Mingus and Radiohead to Maurice Ravel and A Tribe Called Quest. The experience and chemistry between the musicians, with whom Parker has collaborated for the past decade, guarantee unforgettable live performances.
Don't miss the chance to hear Parker's compositions and interpretations of his favorite artists' pieces live. Come and immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of music by the Mike Parker Trio at the Jazz in the Ruins festival!
**2nd concert - 9:00 PM**
Margo Zuber - Cisza
Margo Zuber - Cisza is a band that brings listeners into a world of unique sounds and deep emotions. The debut album of the outstanding vocalist, "Cisza," contains original compositions by Margo, combining Hammond organ bass parts with the piano, creating a unique sound.
The album's title reflects a state of solitude and introspection, where silence intertwines with a flood of thoughts. The band's music encourages listeners to pause and reflect, provoking a search for peace in moments of silence.
**Band members:**
- Margo Zuber – vocals
- Kajetan Galas – Hammond organ
- Mateusz Pałka – piano
- Grzegorz Pałka – drums
This is a unique opportunity to experience the magic of music by the outstanding Margo Zuber from the album "Cisza" live during the Jazz in the Ruins festival in Gliwice. It will be an evening full of unforgettable sounds and deep experiences, especially since Kajetan Galas has been recognized as the best jazz organist in Poland by Jazz Forum for several years!
- Margo Zuber – vocalist, songwriter, and music teacher. A graduate of jazz vocals at the Academy of Music in Katowice, she has performed in Poland, Europe, and Asia. Winner of numerous awards, including a special award from the Polish Jazz Association.
- Kajetan Galas – organist and pianist, multiple first-place winner in the Organ category according to Jazz Forum magazine. A graduate of the Academy of Music in Krakow, leader of the Organ Spot formation, he has collaborated with many outstanding musicians, including Michał Urbaniak and Stanisław Soyka.
- Mateusz Pałka – jazz pianist, composer, graduate of the Academy of Music in Krakow. Winner of prestigious awards, he has performed in many European countries and collaborated with distinguished artists of the Polish and European jazz scene.
- Grzegorz Pałka – drummer, graduate of the Academy of Music in Krakow, winner of many awards at jazz competitions and festivals. He has collaborated with musicians such as Janusz Muniak, Henryk Miśkiewicz, and Piotr Orzechowski.
