MATEUSZ PULAWSKI LUNAR QUARTET
Striking romanticism in effortless virtuoso jazz
The Lunar Quartet is a romantic band in many ways. We seek an emotional connection with the listener. We embody individualism in music. We base our songs on extra-musical content, often on the influence of the moon on our lives. Our message is pure and resonates with the audience. The jazz we create is perfectly suited for anyone seeking not only beautiful sounds but also emotion, images, and extraordinary aesthetics. In a word: art.
Mateusz Pulawski
Mateusz Pulawski Lunar Quartet was founded in July 2013 in Amsterdam.
The band's current lineup is:
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Mateusz Pulawski (guitar)
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Henning Luther (drums)
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Thomas Winther Andersen (double bass)
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Nicolo Ricci (tenor sax)
Albums
'(Extra) Ordinary Songs ' (2018)
The latest album from Mateusz Pulawski Lunar Quartet features eight compositions by the leader and guitarist, which together form a kind of diary of his solo travels. The album was recorded in the summer of 2017, during the tour through Germany and Poland. (Extra) Ordinary Songs combines the simplicity of the songs with the complexity of four improvising jazz musicians.
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'Change Of Seasons' (2016)
"Change of Seasons" consists of nine tracks, each telling its own personal story. Some compositions date back to the Polish era, while others were written in Amsterdam. "The changing of the seasons symbolizes the transformation in Mateusz's life after experiencing great difficulties," says Hendrik Müller, bassist of the Mateusz Pulawski Lunar Quartet. Together with tenor saxophonists Itai Weissman and Fernando Sanchez, drummer Aron Nyiro, trumpeter Evgenii Bondarev, and vocalist Esther Van Hees, they create a powerful interplay of virtuoso improvisations and melodies with a deeply grounded groove. The band aims to create jazz suitable for anyone seeking not just beautiful sounds, but also emotion and extraordinary aesthetics.
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'Half Moon Heart' (2014)
Half Moon Heart, the group's debut album, was released in December 2014 and features five pieces by the bandleader, as well as a composition by Joe Zawinul. The CD features two of Pulawski's compositions in both instrumental and vocal versions, the latter sung by Belgian vocalist Esther Van Hees, who also wrote the lyrics. The music was presented during a nationwide tour. The album was very well received by the Dutch jazz press.
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