MWIJF- KATARZYNA WIKTORSKI QUINTET (Single Launch) & DRYP (Canada/USA/Aus) Premiere

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Presented in conjunction with The Melbourne Jazz Co-op Katarzyna Wiktorski Quintet Odessa Single Launch Katarzyna Wiktorski is a Polish Australian pianist, composer, band leader and producer. Fusing improvisation, modern jazz, classical and film score influences, she creates emotional and ornate listening experiences for performance, screen and recording projects. Aiming to balance complexity and simplicity her sound is often described as cinematic, chamber-jazz with a touch of prog rock. Kat brings together her quintet featuring Yael Zamir (flutes), Jade Nye (alto saxophone), Madison James Smith (electric bass) and Tim Cox (drums). The group will perform old and new works, alongside a preview of Kat’s highly anticipated sophomore jazz record, Odessa, celebrating the release of the album’s title single. A few words about this work by legendary pianist and composer Barney McAll – “Kat is a true seeker, and a gifted artist. Her new work “Odessa” speaks to that search, and to what she’s found along the way. It reflects her Polish heritage and her ongoing work of individuation. A detaile