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MACIEK
MACIEK PYSZ GROUP
The band has been established by Polish guitarist Maciek Pysz in May 2008 and features Maciek on acoustic guitar, Asaf Sirkis and Dado Pasqualini on percussion and Mao Yamada on double bass. All musicians share a passion for acoustic music and intricate rhythms from South American countries, decided to bring together their vast influences and offer a unique blend of jazz and world music. Their style appeals not only to jazz audiences and it has been described as 'an exquisite jazz sound with a touch of World rhythms'. Maciek's musical ideas are fresh, accessible, and very pleasurable to hear. The group has also been compared to E.S.T. and Avishai Cohen Trio led by acoustic guitar. They have recorded their first demo entitled 'Discoveries' in November 2008 featuring original pieces written by Maciek. The band has been successfully performing a mix of standards and originals with an energy and enthusiasm that is hugely infectious. Some of the venues include Ronnie Scotts, Pizza Express, Charlie Wright's, Jazz Cafe POSK and The Ritzy to name a few.
BIO
Originally born in Poland, Maciek has been playing guitar for over 16 years. He is mostly a self-taught guitarist and started to play and record with local bands at the age of 14. In his late teens he was exposed to Jazz and Latin Music and both genres have influenced him greatly. After moving to London in 2003 he quickly established himself on the London jazz scene as an up and coming musician. He has worked as a session musician and sideman with well known and established artists and has had the opportunity to play with some amazing musicians on the London music scene. Maciek is also composing and leading his own originals group which has received excellent reviews. He has performed in a number of well know venues, radio stations and festivals in the UK and around Europe: Ronnie Scotts, Charlie Wright's, Pizza Express, BBC Radio, Notting Hill Arts Club, Cobden Club, Jazz Cafe POSK, The National Theatre Foyer, Ray's Jazz Cafe at Foyles, The Ritzy and The Spice of Life to name a few!
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