Adam Baldych • Portraits

 

Description from ACT Music:
In Portraits, Polish violinist and composer Adam Bałdych crafts an extraordinary musical journey, blending lamentation, jubilation and prayer to reflect on the fragility of life and a call for peace. Inspired by historical accounts and today's conflicts, Bałdych's virtuosic violin - both standard and Renaissance - leads his Polish quintet in a seamless interplay of improvisation and precision. This meticulously crafted album transcends words, offering a powerful narrative of hope, beauty, and resilience that resonates deeply.
https://www.actmusic.com/en/portraits/ACT-9062-2

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Descripción de ACT Music:
En Portraits, el violinista y compositor polaco Adam Bałdych crea un extraordinario viaje musical, mezclando lamento, júbilo y oración para reflejar la fragilidad de la vida y un llamado a la paz. Inspirado en relatos históricos y conflictos actuales, el virtuoso violín de Bałdych, tanto estándar como renacentista, lidera su quinteto polaco en una interacción fluida de improvisación y precisión. Este álbum meticulosamente elaborado trasciende las palabras, ofreciendo una poderosa narrativa de esperanza, belleza y resiliencia que resuena profundamente.
https://www.actmusic.com/en/portraits/ACT-9062-2

www.adambaldych.com ...

Tracks:
1 - Genesis
2 - Canon
3 - Tree of Knowledge
4 - Protest Song
5 - Code
6 - Litany
7 - Passion
8 - Lullaby for Ulma Family
9 - River
10 - Depths of the Earth
11 - Vision (Talking to Jesus)
12 - Hamsa
13 - Prelude
14 - Whispers
15 - Relief


Credits:
Adam Bałdych - Violin, Renaissance Violin
Sebastian Zawadzki - Piano, Upright Piano
Marek Konarski - Tenor Saxophone
Andrzej Święs - Double Bass
Dawid Fortuna - Drums
Music Produced by: Adam Bałdych & Mateusz Banasiuk
Music Composed by: Adam Bałdych, except "Prelude" composed by Sebastian Zawadzki
Sound Engineer, Mixing and Mastering: Mateusz Banasiuk
Recorded: October 15-17, 2023 at Boogie Town Studio, Poland

Label: ACT Music + Vision / Imaginary Music
Catalog: ACT 9062-2
Country: Germany / Poland
Released: January 31, 2025
Genre: Jazz
Style: Contemporary Jazz, Chamber Jazz, European Jazz
Duration: 61:42
Sources:
https://www.actmusic.com/en/portraits/ACT-9062-2
https://adambaldych.bandcamp.com/album/portraits
https://ukjazznews.com/adam-baldych-portraits/
https://www.roughtrade.com/en-us/product/adam-baldych/portraits-14

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