Various artists - Polish jazz 1946 - 1956 3 CD

CD 1 SX 1322 POLISH JAZZ ARCHIVE SERIES POST-WAR DANCE BANDS
1. RYTM DŻUNGLI (JUNGLE RHYTHM) ** 1:58 (Jack Bulterman).
Mewa 3 (mx 47424). Recorded in Poznań, 1947.
Charles Bovery Jazz Orchestra: Ch. Bovery - ts, Edward Ciesielski - tp, Franciszek Górkiewicz - tp,
Juliusz Skowroński - as, Stefan Jakowlew - cl, Henryk Orłowski - tb, Kazimierz Morawski - tb,
Wacław Czyż - p, unknown bass, probably Janusz “Marek” Byliński - dr
2. GDY JAZZ GRA (ORGAN GRINDER’S SWING) * 3:04 (Parish, Mills, Hudson).
Gong 420/413 (mx 12025). Recorded in Cracow, 1946.
Jerzy Harald Band: J. Harald - p, Wilhelm Habryka - cl, Konrad Bryzek - v,
Bernard Waloszek - g, Wiktor Gadziński - b, Maksymilian Rączka - dr, Kazimiera Kaliszewska - voc
3. W CIENIU DRAPACZY CHMUR (IN THE SHADOW OF SKYSCRAPERS) ** 3:06 (Franta Cech).
Muza 1145 b (mx Wa-224). Recorded in Warsaw, November 10, 1948.
Kazimierz Obrębski Jazz Orchestra: K. Obrębski - tp, Józef Mikutowski - as, others unknown.
4. HARLEM */** 2:42 (Eddie Carroll).
Muza 1104 a (mx Wa-238). Recorded in Warsaw, November 15, 1948.
Mieczysław Janicz Jazz Ensemble: M. Janicz - acc, Władysław Nowicki or Stefan Rembowski - p,
unknown - cl, unknown - tp, Janusz Jędrzejczak - g, Kazimierz Szczepański - b, Janusz “Mrek” Byliński - dr
5. W NASTROJU (IN THE MOOD) * 2:51 (Joe Garland, Andy Razaf).
Melodie 133 a (mx 47451). Recorded in Poznań, September, 1948.
Łopatowscy Bros. Jazz Orchestra: Włodzimierz Łopatowski - as, cl, Doratyński - as;
Stefan Brodziński - ts, cl; Józef Sołtys - ts; Pinkus Bajgelman - tp;
Jerzy Bogdziewicz - tp; Romuald Naruszewicz - tp ,
Suski - tb; Henryk Orłowski - tb; unknown 3rd trombone;
Czesław Uzdowski - p; Jan Jasiński - b; Kazimierz Sosiński - g , Goltmic - dr;
Daniel Łopatowski - conductor
6. KARAWANA (CARAVAN) * 2:29 (Ellington, Tizol, Mills).
Melodie 161 b (mx 47457), reissued on Muza label 1982 b. Recorded in Poznań, September, 1948.
Łopatowscy Bros. Jazz Orchestra: same as track 5.
7. CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO ** 2:36 (Mack Gordon, Harry Warren).
Melodie 132 b (mx 47447). Recorded in Poznań, September, 1948.
Łopatowscy Bros. Jazz Orchestra: same as track 5.
8. TRĘBACZ (BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGLE BOY) ** 2:45 (Allie Wrubel, Chas. Newman).
Muza 1055 b (mx Wa-175). Recorded in Warsaw, October 18, 1948.
Skowroński And Górkiewicz Jazz Ensemble: Juliusz Skowroński - as, cl;
Franciszek Górkiewicz - tp; Adam Kutzner - ts; Jan Cajmer - p;
Stanisław Navalany (Nawarski) - g; Władysław Skrzypiec - b; Mieczysław Woźniak - dr
9. CHIŃSKA DZIELNICA (CHINATOWN, MY CHINATOWN) ** 2:48 (Schwartz, Jerome, Cz. Januszewski arr.).
Muza 1021 a (mx Wa-123). Recorded in Warsaw, November 28, 1948.
The Czejand’s Choir: Czesław Czejand - tenor, Roman Szach - baritone,
Zygmunt Sylwestrowicz - bass, Adam Muszyński - tenor, unknown rhythm section.
10. ZEW KREOLSKIEJ MIŁOŚCI (CREOLE LOVE CALL) * 4:02 (Ellington, Miley).
Muza 2893 a (mx 4461). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, December 12, 1955.
Charles Bovery Jazz Orchestra: Bolesław Buławka, Bolesław Lutarewicz, Adolf Marszałek - trumpets;
Ch. Bovery - ts, leader; Władysław “Kaczka” Kowalczyk - ts, cl;
Pankracy Zdzitowiecki, Leon Piwkowski - trombones; Andrzej Aftowicz,
Marian Krakowiński - altos; Maciej Kasprzycki - b; unknown piano;
Janusz “Mrek” Byliński or Zbigniew Rajniger - dr
11. TYTUŁ NIEZNANY (UNKNOWN TITLE) ** 2:18
Never released on records.
Live recording of the concert given on the occasion of the X Anniversary “Życie Warszawy” Daily at the “Gwardia”
sporting club hall. Warsaw, November 14, 1954.
Jan Cajmer Orchestra: Juliusz Skowroński, Andrzej Aftowicz - altos;
Albert Pradella, Adam Kutzner - tenors; Stefan Jakowlew - bs;
Franciszek Górkiewicz, Jan Brągiel, Romuald Naruszewicz - trumpets;
Alfons Zacharek, Henryk Orłowski, Kazimierz Morawski - trombones;
Jerzy Wasiak - p; Stanisław Nawarski (Navalany) - g;
Władysław Skrzypiec - b; Edward Grochowski - dr; Jan Cajmer - conductor
12. RAPSODIA NA TRĄBKĘ (TRUMPET RHAPSODY) 5:40 (James, arr. R. Damrosz).
Muza 2892 a-b (mx 4756-4757, A-22). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, February 22, 1956.
The Blue Jazz National Music Ensemble: Ryszard Damrosz - conductor.
Trumpet solo - Józef Grabarski.
* From the J. Zagozda collection.
** From the A. Zarębski collection.

CD 2 SX 1323 POLISH JAZZ ARCHIVE SERIES GOLDEN ERA OF THE “MELOMANI” GROUP

1. THEME SONG OF THE “MELOMANI” GROUP (SEPTEMBER SONG) 0:58 (K. Weill, Anderson)
2. CARAVAN 4:14 (Tizol, Ellington, Mills)
3. HOW HIGH THE MOON ** 7:06 (Hamilton, Lewis).
Never released on records. Recorded in the studios of “Radio Cracow”, 1952.
Krzysztof “Komeda” Trzciński - p, Witold Kujawski - b, Witold “Dentox” Sobociński - dr
4. SEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN 4:17 (Dubin, Warren)
5. BLUES IN “B” 3:22
6. LULLABY OF BIRDLAND 3:57 (G. Shearing)
7. BLUE AND SENTIMENTAL 3:55 (Basie, Livingston, Davis)
8. HONEYSUCKLE ROSE 3:57 (Waller, Razaf)
9. HOW HIGH THE MOON 2:57 (Hamilton, Lewis)
10. JUMPING WITH SYMPHONY SID 3:12
11. MOVE 2:14 (Denzil Best)
12. BODY AND SOUL 3:49 (Heyman, Sour, Eyton, Green)
13. DRUMS BOOGIE 4:57 (G. Krupa)
14. I’LL NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN, AGAIN 2:11 Don Redman),
Muza 2824 a (mx 4412, A-33), also Muza N 0018. Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, November 16, 1955.
Melomani: Jerzy “Duduś” Matuszkiewicz - cl, leader; Andrzej “Idon” Wojciechowski - tp, Witold “Dentox”
Sobociński - tb, Andrzej Trzaskowski - p, Witold Kujawski - b, Antoni Studziński - dr, Carmen Moreno - voc
15. ROYAL GARDEN BLUES 2:08 (C. Williams, S. Williams).
Muza 2824 b (mx 4413, W-267), also Muza L 0133, Pronit L 0133.
Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, November 16, 1955.
Melomani: same as track 1, except Moreno - voc
16. I CAN’T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE, BABY 2:11 (D. Fields, J. McHugh).
Muza 2825 a (mx 4411, A-33), also Muza N 0018. Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, November 16, 1955.
Melomani: same as track 1, Matuszkiewicz - ts, cl;Sobociński out.
17. BABY, YOU’RE DRIVING ME CRAZY 2:48 (L. Armstrong).
Muza 2825 b (mx 4414, W-267), also Muza L 0133, Pronit 0133.
Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, November 16, 1955.
Melomani (3) from early polish jazz piano players SX 1325, (14 - 17) from “improvising jazz” series SX 1324
The “Melomani” Group: Jerzy “Duduś” Matuszkiewicz - ts, cl, leader; Andrzej “Idon” Wojciechowski - tp;
Krzysztof Komeda Trzciński - p (1, 2); Andrzej Trzaskowski - p; Witold Kujawski - b; Witold “Dentox” Sobociński - dr
Recorded in Kraków Radiostation Studio, 1952 (1, 2), 1953 (3, 4, 5, 6), 1954 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)

CD 3 SX 1324 POLISH JAZZ ARCHIVE SERIES FROM IMPROVISING JAZZ SERIES
1. ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET 3:08 (D. Fields, J. McHugh).
Muza 2826 a (mx 4452). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, November 24, 1955.
Józef Mazurkiewicz Ensemble: J. Mazurkiewicz - ts, Alan B. Guziński - vib,
Aleksy Krauzowicz - p, Marian Jurga - g, Wacław Królikiewicz - b, Mirosław Ufnalewski - dr,
Jeanne Johnstone - voc
2. OH, BOP SH’BAM BE BOP 2:48 (D. Gillespie).
Muza 2828 a (mx 4442). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, November 28, 1955.
Stefan Buga Ensemble: Wojciech Farkas - cl, Juraj Berczeller - p, Vladislav Hajchl - g,
Gustaw Wicherek - b, Stefan Begala - dr, G. Wicherek and J. Kunicki - vocal duo
3. AIR MAIL SPECIAL 3:00 (B. Goodman).
Muza 2829 a (mx 4443, W-284). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, November 23, 1955.
Stefan Buga Ensemble: same as track 2, except vocal duo
4. RIFF IN SI-BEMOL 3:00 (G. Calvi).
Muza 2831 a (mx 4417, A-23), also Muza N 005, Veriton V-0206. Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, November 17, 1955.
Jan Walasek Jazz Ensemble: J. Walasek - ci, Alojzy Thomys - as,
Jerzy Herman - p, Jan Czekalla (Ciano) - g, Zenon Woźniak - b, Antoni Studziński - dr
5. WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE 3:17 (I. Berlin). Muza 2835 a (mx 4560). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, December 30, 1955.
Jan Walasek Jazz Ensemble: J. Walasek - ts, Władysław Kowalczyk - cl;
piano and bass same as track 4, Szymon Walter - dr
6. TEA FOR TWO 3:10 (Caesar, Youmans).
Muza 2836 a (mx 4562). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, December 30, 1955.
Jan Walasek Jazz Ensemble: same as track 5.
7. PERDIDO 3:11 (J. Tizol).
Muza 2832 a (mx 4486). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, December 9, 1955.
Władysław Kowalczyk Quartet: W. Kowalczyk - ts, Jerzy Herman - p, Zenon Woźniak - b, Szymon Walter - dr
8. BODY AND SOUL 3:15 (J. W. Green).
Muza 2834 b (mx 4565). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, December 30, 1955.
Władysław Kowalczyk Quartet: same as track 7, Kowalczyk - cl
9. COME BACK TO VIRGINIA 2:55 (Cook, Heywood).
Muza 2900 a (mx 4649). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, January 30, 1956.
Władysław Kowalczyk Quartet: W. Kowalczyk - ts, cl; Albert Full - p,
Zenon Woźniak - b, Janusz “Mrek” Byliński - dr
10. DAMASK 5:25 (S. Phillips).
Muza 2833 a (mx 4527, A-31), also Muza N 0010, Pronit N 0010, Veriton V-204.
Recorded in the studios of “Radio Cracow”, December 12, 1955.
Andrzej Kurylewicz Organ Sextet: A. Kurylewicz - org, harpsichord, p;
Lesław Lic - cl; Zbigniew Gadomski - g; Ryszard Garbień - b; Juliusz Mysiński - dr
11. SŁOŃCE O PóŁNOCY (MIDNIGHT SUN) 2:15 (L. Hampton).
Muza 2833 b (mx 4529, A-32). Recorded in the studios of “Radio Cracow”, December 20, 1955.
Andrzej Kurylewicz Organ Sextet: A. Kurylewicz - p; Lesław Lic - org,
Stanisław “Drążek” Kalwiński - accordion, Ryszard Garbień - b, Juliusz Mysiński - dr
12. ST. LOUIS BLUES 4:02 (W.C. Handy).
Muza 3154 b (mx 5015, W-226), also Muza L 0133, Pronit L 0133.
Recorded in the studios of “Radio Cracow”, May 14, 1956.
Lesław Lic Jazz Ensemble: L. Lic - cl, Jan Salamon - tp, Maksymilian Grobosz - tb,
Zbigniew Gadomski - bj, Eugeniusz Kania - tb, Feliks Kotarba - dr
13. MUSKRAT RAMBLE 3:09 (E. Ory).
Muza (mx 4860, W-267), also Muza L 0133, Pronit L 0133.
Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, March 20, 1956.
Jerzy Herman Jazz Band: J. Herman - p, Jan Brągiel - tp, Władysław Kowalczyk - cl,
Jerzy Kowalski - tb, Zenon Woźniak - b, Władysław Jagiełło - dr
14. LULLABY OF BIRDLAND 3:30 (G. Shearing).
Muza 3027 b (mx 4867). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, March 20, 1956.
Jerzy Herman Jazz Ensemble: same as track 13, except Kowalczyk - ts, Kowalski out.
15. ALEXANDER’S RAGTIME BAND 2:12 (I. Berlin).
Muza 2638 b (mx 3773, W-63). Recorded in Warsaw Transit Authority Hall, January 29, 1955.
Waldemar Maciszewski (Valdi) - p, unidentified rhythm section
16. THE FIVES BOOGIE 2:08 (H.J. Thomas).
Muza N 0036 b (mx 5815, A-79), also Pronit N 0036, Veriton V-0214.
Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, March 22, 1957.
Tadeusz Prejzner - p, Zenon Woźniak - b, Mirosław Ufnalewski - dr
17. TENDERLY 3:43 (Lawrence).
Muza N 0038 a (mx 5835, A-77). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, March 29, 1957.
Jerzy Herman - p, Zenon Woźniak - b, Mirosław Ufnalewski - dr
18. LULLABY OF BIRDLAND * 2:41 (G. Shearing).
Never released on records.
Edward “Gwidon” Widelski - piano solo
19. YESTERDAYS 3:30 (Kern, Harbach).
Muza 5364 a (mx 5364, W-224), also Muza L 0084.
Live recording at the 1-st Polish Jazz Festival in Sopot, August 6, 1956.
Andrzej Kurylewicz - p, Ryszard Garbień - b, Ryszard Szumlicz - dr
(10 - 19) from early polish jazz piano players SX 1325
* From the Andrzej Zarębski collection

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Short Description	Sampler
Artikelnummer	CD01730
Artist	Nein
Musikgenre	jazz
Verlag	Polskie Nagrania
Erscheinungsjahr	2008
Format	3 CD
Titel	CD 1 SX 1322 POLISH JAZZ ARCHIVE SERIES POST-WAR DANCE BANDS 1. RYTM DŻUNGLI (JUNGLE RHYTHM) ** 1:58 (Jack Bulterman). Mewa 3 (mx 47424). Recorded in Poznań, 1947. Charles Bovery Jazz Orchestra: Ch. Bovery - ts, Edward Ciesielski - tp, Franciszek Górkiewicz - tp, Juliusz Skowroński - as, Stefan Jakowlew - cl, Henryk Orłowski - tb, Kazimierz Morawski - tb, Wacław Czyż - p, unknown bass, probably Janusz “Marek” Byliński - dr 2. GDY JAZZ GRA (ORGAN GRINDER’S SWING) * 3:04 (Parish, Mills, Hudson). Gong 420/413 (mx 12025). Recorded in Cracow, 1946. Jerzy Harald Band: J. Harald - p, Wilhelm Habryka - cl, Konrad Bryzek - v, Bernard Waloszek - g, Wiktor Gadziński - b, Maksymilian Rączka - dr, Kazimiera Kaliszewska - voc 3. W CIENIU DRAPACZY CHMUR (IN THE SHADOW OF SKYSCRAPERS) ** 3:06 (Franta Cech). Muza 1145 b (mx Wa-224). Recorded in Warsaw, November 10, 1948. Kazimierz Obrębski Jazz Orchestra: K. Obrębski - tp, Józef Mikutowski - as, others unknown. 4. HARLEM */** 2:42 (Eddie Carroll). Muza 1104 a (mx Wa-238). Recorded in Warsaw, November 15, 1948. Mieczysław Janicz Jazz Ensemble: M. Janicz - acc, Władysław Nowicki or Stefan Rembowski - p, unknown - cl, unknown - tp, Janusz Jędrzejczak - g, Kazimierz Szczepański - b, Janusz “Mrek” Byliński - dr 5. W NASTROJU (IN THE MOOD) * 2:51 (Joe Garland, Andy Razaf). Melodie 133 a (mx 47451). Recorded in Poznań, September, 1948. Łopatowscy Bros. Jazz Orchestra: Włodzimierz Łopatowski - as, cl, Doratyński - as; Stefan Brodziński - ts, cl; Józef Sołtys - ts; Pinkus Bajgelman - tp; Jerzy Bogdziewicz - tp; Romuald Naruszewicz - tp , Suski - tb; Henryk Orłowski - tb; unknown 3rd trombone; Czesław Uzdowski - p; Jan Jasiński - b; Kazimierz Sosiński - g , Goltmic - dr; Daniel Łopatowski - conductor 6. KARAWANA (CARAVAN) * 2:29 (Ellington, Tizol, Mills). Melodie 161 b (mx 47457), reissued on Muza label 1982 b. Recorded in Poznań, September, 1948. Łopatowscy Bros. Jazz Orchestra: same as track 5. 7. CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO ** 2:36 (Mack Gordon, Harry Warren). Melodie 132 b (mx 47447). Recorded in Poznań, September, 1948. Łopatowscy Bros. Jazz Orchestra: same as track 5. 8. TRĘBACZ (BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGLE BOY) ** 2:45 (Allie Wrubel, Chas. Newman). Muza 1055 b (mx Wa-175). Recorded in Warsaw, October 18, 1948. Skowroński And Górkiewicz Jazz Ensemble: Juliusz Skowroński - as, cl; Franciszek Górkiewicz - tp; Adam Kutzner - ts; Jan Cajmer - p; Stanisław Navalany (Nawarski) - g; Władysław Skrzypiec - b; Mieczysław Woźniak - dr 9. CHIŃSKA DZIELNICA (CHINATOWN, MY CHINATOWN) ** 2:48 (Schwartz, Jerome, Cz. Januszewski arr.). Muza 1021 a (mx Wa-123). Recorded in Warsaw, November 28, 1948. The Czejand’s Choir: Czesław Czejand - tenor, Roman Szach - baritone, Zygmunt Sylwestrowicz - bass, Adam Muszyński - tenor, unknown rhythm section. 10. ZEW KREOLSKIEJ MIŁOŚCI (CREOLE LOVE CALL) * 4:02 (Ellington, Miley). Muza 2893 a (mx 4461). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, December 12, 1955. Charles Bovery Jazz Orchestra: Bolesław Buławka, Bolesław Lutarewicz, Adolf Marszałek - trumpets; Ch. Bovery - ts, leader; Władysław “Kaczka” Kowalczyk - ts, cl; Pankracy Zdzitowiecki, Leon Piwkowski - trombones; Andrzej Aftowicz, Marian Krakowiński - altos; Maciej Kasprzycki - b; unknown piano; Janusz “Mrek” Byliński or Zbigniew Rajniger - dr 11. TYTUŁ NIEZNANY (UNKNOWN TITLE) ** 2:18 Never released on records. Live recording of the concert given on the occasion of the X Anniversary “Życie Warszawy” Daily at the “Gwardia” sporting club hall. Warsaw, November 14, 1954. Jan Cajmer Orchestra: Juliusz Skowroński, Andrzej Aftowicz - altos; Albert Pradella, Adam Kutzner - tenors; Stefan Jakowlew - bs; Franciszek Górkiewicz, Jan Brągiel, Romuald Naruszewicz - trumpets; Alfons Zacharek, Henryk Orłowski, Kazimierz Morawski - trombones; Jerzy Wasiak - p; Stanisław Nawarski (Navalany) - g; Władysław Skrzypiec - b; Edward Grochowski - dr; Jan Cajmer - conductor 12. RAPSODIA NA TRĄBKĘ (TRUMPET RHAPSODY) 5:40 (James, arr. R. Damrosz). Muza 2892 a-b (mx 4756-4757, A-22). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, February 22, 1956. The Blue Jazz National Music Ensemble: Ryszard Damrosz - conductor. Trumpet solo - Józef Grabarski. * From the J. Zagozda collection. ** From the A. Zarębski collection. CD 2 SX 1323 POLISH JAZZ ARCHIVE SERIES GOLDEN ERA OF THE “MELOMANI” GROUP 1. THEME SONG OF THE “MELOMANI” GROUP (SEPTEMBER SONG) 0:58 (K. Weill, Anderson) 2. CARAVAN 4:14 (Tizol, Ellington, Mills) 3. HOW HIGH THE MOON ** 7:06 (Hamilton, Lewis). Never released on records. Recorded in the studios of “Radio Cracow”, 1952. Krzysztof “Komeda” Trzciński - p, Witold Kujawski - b, Witold “Dentox” Sobociński - dr 4. SEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN 4:17 (Dubin, Warren) 5. BLUES IN “B” 3:22 6. LULLABY OF BIRDLAND 3:57 (G. Shearing) 7. BLUE AND SENTIMENTAL 3:55 (Basie, Livingston, Davis) 8. HONEYSUCKLE ROSE 3:57 (Waller, Razaf) 9. HOW HIGH THE MOON 2:57 (Hamilton, Lewis) 10. JUMPING WITH SYMPHONY SID 3:12 11. MOVE 2:14 (Denzil Best) 12. BODY AND SOUL 3:49 (Heyman, Sour, Eyton, Green) 13. DRUMS BOOGIE 4:57 (G. Krupa) 14. I’LL NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN, AGAIN 2:11 Don Redman), Muza 2824 a (mx 4412, A-33), also Muza N 0018. Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, November 16, 1955. Melomani: Jerzy “Duduś” Matuszkiewicz - cl, leader; Andrzej “Idon” Wojciechowski - tp, Witold “Dentox” Sobociński - tb, Andrzej Trzaskowski - p, Witold Kujawski - b, Antoni Studziński - dr, Carmen Moreno - voc 15. ROYAL GARDEN BLUES 2:08 (C. Williams, S. Williams). Muza 2824 b (mx 4413, W-267), also Muza L 0133, Pronit L 0133. Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, November 16, 1955. Melomani: same as track 1, except Moreno - voc 16. I CAN’T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE, BABY 2:11 (D. Fields, J. McHugh). Muza 2825 a (mx 4411, A-33), also Muza N 0018. Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, November 16, 1955. Melomani: same as track 1, Matuszkiewicz - ts, cl;Sobociński out. 17. BABY, YOU’RE DRIVING ME CRAZY 2:48 (L. Armstrong). Muza 2825 b (mx 4414, W-267), also Muza L 0133, Pronit 0133. Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, November 16, 1955. Melomani (3) from early polish jazz piano players SX 1325, (14 - 17) from “improvising jazz” series SX 1324 The “Melomani” Group: Jerzy “Duduś” Matuszkiewicz - ts, cl, leader; Andrzej “Idon” Wojciechowski - tp; Krzysztof Komeda Trzciński - p (1, 2); Andrzej Trzaskowski - p; Witold Kujawski - b; Witold “Dentox” Sobociński - dr Recorded in Kraków Radiostation Studio, 1952 (1, 2), 1953 (3, 4, 5, 6), 1954 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) CD 3 SX 1324 POLISH JAZZ ARCHIVE SERIES FROM IMPROVISING JAZZ SERIES 1. ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET 3:08 (D. Fields, J. McHugh). Muza 2826 a (mx 4452). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, November 24, 1955. Józef Mazurkiewicz Ensemble: J. Mazurkiewicz - ts, Alan B. Guziński - vib, Aleksy Krauzowicz - p, Marian Jurga - g, Wacław Królikiewicz - b, Mirosław Ufnalewski - dr, Jeanne Johnstone - voc 2. OH, BOP SH’BAM BE BOP 2:48 (D. Gillespie). Muza 2828 a (mx 4442). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, November 28, 1955. Stefan Buga Ensemble: Wojciech Farkas - cl, Juraj Berczeller - p, Vladislav Hajchl - g, Gustaw Wicherek - b, Stefan Begala - dr, G. Wicherek and J. Kunicki - vocal duo 3. AIR MAIL SPECIAL 3:00 (B. Goodman). Muza 2829 a (mx 4443, W-284). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, November 23, 1955. Stefan Buga Ensemble: same as track 2, except vocal duo 4. RIFF IN SI-BEMOL 3:00 (G. Calvi). Muza 2831 a (mx 4417, A-23), also Muza N 005, Veriton V-0206. Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, November 17, 1955. Jan Walasek Jazz Ensemble: J. Walasek - ci, Alojzy Thomys - as, Jerzy Herman - p, Jan Czekalla (Ciano) - g, Zenon Woźniak - b, Antoni Studziński - dr 5. WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE 3:17 (I. Berlin). Muza 2835 a (mx 4560). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, December 30, 1955. Jan Walasek Jazz Ensemble: J. Walasek - ts, Władysław Kowalczyk - cl; piano and bass same as track 4, Szymon Walter - dr 6. TEA FOR TWO 3:10 (Caesar, Youmans). Muza 2836 a (mx 4562). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, December 30, 1955. Jan Walasek Jazz Ensemble: same as track 5. 7. PERDIDO 3:11 (J. Tizol). Muza 2832 a (mx 4486). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, December 9, 1955. Władysław Kowalczyk Quartet: W. Kowalczyk - ts, Jerzy Herman - p, Zenon Woźniak - b, Szymon Walter - dr 8. BODY AND SOUL 3:15 (J. W. Green). Muza 2834 b (mx 4565). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, December 30, 1955. Władysław Kowalczyk Quartet: same as track 7, Kowalczyk - cl 9. COME BACK TO VIRGINIA 2:55 (Cook, Heywood). Muza 2900 a (mx 4649). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, January 30, 1956. Władysław Kowalczyk Quartet: W. Kowalczyk - ts, cl; Albert Full - p, Zenon Woźniak - b, Janusz “Mrek” Byliński - dr 10. DAMASK 5:25 (S. Phillips). Muza 2833 a (mx 4527, A-31), also Muza N 0010, Pronit N 0010, Veriton V-204. Recorded in the studios of “Radio Cracow”, December 12, 1955. Andrzej Kurylewicz Organ Sextet: A. Kurylewicz - org, harpsichord, p; Lesław Lic - cl; Zbigniew Gadomski - g; Ryszard Garbień - b; Juliusz Mysiński - dr 11. SŁOŃCE O PóŁNOCY (MIDNIGHT SUN) 2:15 (L. Hampton). Muza 2833 b (mx 4529, A-32). Recorded in the studios of “Radio Cracow”, December 20, 1955. Andrzej Kurylewicz Organ Sextet: A. Kurylewicz - p; Lesław Lic - org, Stanisław “Drążek” Kalwiński - accordion, Ryszard Garbień - b, Juliusz Mysiński - dr 12. ST. LOUIS BLUES 4:02 (W.C. Handy). Muza 3154 b (mx 5015, W-226), also Muza L 0133, Pronit L 0133. Recorded in the studios of “Radio Cracow”, May 14, 1956. Lesław Lic Jazz Ensemble: L. Lic - cl, Jan Salamon - tp, Maksymilian Grobosz - tb, Zbigniew Gadomski - bj, Eugeniusz Kania - tb, Feliks Kotarba - dr 13. MUSKRAT RAMBLE 3:09 (E. Ory). Muza (mx 4860, W-267), also Muza L 0133, Pronit L 0133. Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, March 20, 1956. Jerzy Herman Jazz Band: J. Herman - p, Jan Brągiel - tp, Władysław Kowalczyk - cl, Jerzy Kowalski - tb, Zenon Woźniak - b, Władysław Jagiełło - dr 14. LULLABY OF BIRDLAND 3:30 (G. Shearing). Muza 3027 b (mx 4867). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, March 20, 1956. Jerzy Herman Jazz Ensemble: same as track 13, except Kowalczyk - ts, Kowalski out. 15. ALEXANDER’S RAGTIME BAND 2:12 (I. Berlin). Muza 2638 b (mx 3773, W-63). Recorded in Warsaw Transit Authority Hall, January 29, 1955. Waldemar Maciszewski (Valdi) - p, unidentified rhythm section 16. THE FIVES BOOGIE 2:08 (H.J. Thomas). Muza N 0036 b (mx 5815, A-79), also Pronit N 0036, Veriton V-0214. Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, March 22, 1957. Tadeusz Prejzner - p, Zenon Woźniak - b, Mirosław Ufnalewski - dr 17. TENDERLY 3:43 (Lawrence). Muza N 0038 a (mx 5835, A-77). Recorded in Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, March 29, 1957. Jerzy Herman - p, Zenon Woźniak - b, Mirosław Ufnalewski - dr 18. LULLABY OF BIRDLAND * 2:41 (G. Shearing). Never released on records. Edward “Gwidon” Widelski - piano solo 19. YESTERDAYS 3:30 (Kern, Harbach). Muza 5364 a (mx 5364, W-224), also Muza L 0084. Live recording at the 1-st Polish Jazz Festival in Sopot, August 6, 1956. Andrzej Kurylewicz - p, Ryszard Garbień - b, Ryszard Szumlicz - dr (10 - 19) from early polish jazz piano players SX 1325 * From the Andrzej Zarębski collection