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Janek Gwizdala

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About Me

Hi, thanks for visiting the page and for scrolling down a few inches to read this little blurb. I play bass amongst other things, I write music, I produce records, I love Japanese food, I have two albums out right now as a leader that you can get from links on this page, and I've been fortunate enough to work with some of my favorite musicians who are listed below........Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Airto Moirera, Pat Metheny, Flora Purim, Bob Malach, Hiram Bullock, Adam Rogers, Clarence Penn, Paul Shaffer, Kenwood Dennard, Marcus Miller, Wayne Krantz, Bob James, Billy Cobham, John Patitucci, Eric Johnson, Bob Mintzer, Ronny Jordan, Terri Lyne Carrington, Jojo Mayer, Gary Husband, Mark Turner, Arturo Sandoval, Danny Gottlieb, Peter Cincotti, Rick Margitza, Tony Royster Jr, Richie Morales, Scott Kinsey, Gregoire Maret, Lew Solof, Andy Milne, Mike Phillips, JEM, John Ellis, NERVE, Dapp Theory, Aaron Goldberg, Jeff Lorber, Wayman Tisdale, Oz Noy, Lionel Loueke, Jose Neto, Frank McComb, Billy Pierce, Paul Oakenfold, Stevie Winwood, Barry Altschul, Liquid Todd, Adam Freeland, and Domonique Di Piazza.The new album "Live at the 55bar" was recorded live to two track on Nov 7th and 8th 2007. Released on Feb 7th 2008, the album features Elliot Mason - Trombone, Brad Mason - Trumpet, Justin Vasquez - Alto, Tim Miller - Guitar, Oli Rockberger - keys, and Tobias Ralph - Drums.please check out some of these links before sending me an email about CD's, my bass, my schedule etc... I am getting dozens of emails every day, and as much as I would like to, can't find time to reply to everyone personally.My New Blog - drop by and leave a commentMystery To Me is available at iTunesHere's a new link at talkbass where I'm now a consultant in the ask a pro sectionFree videos from the BassPlayer magazine event - BASSPLAYERLIVE in NYCcheck out this new link at Fodera basses

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Member Since: 1/13/2006
Band Website: janekgwizdala.com
Band Members: You can pick up the new album RIGHT HERE.....New Janek Gwizdala podcast. click and listen for free!Pick up the debut album "mystery to me" at iTunes: ..Band members are not limited to, but include:Justin VasquezOli RockbergerTim MillerTobias RalphElliot MasonBrad MasonDear friends, thank you for the amazing emails you have sent through myspace showing your support of my music. due to time and work constraints it is impossible for me to respond to them all in the manner of regularity I would like to be excercising. Please accept my thanks for them all, they mean a great deal to me, and thank you for your understanding in this matter, I look forward to hearing from you all soon.
Influences: Ray Lamontagne, Van Morrison, Ray Charles, Damien Rice, Patty Griffin
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Record Label: 55bar Records
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

being you

Improvisation is freedom through expression, as only the individual can express.and through this individualism comes the uniqueness of identity. giving birth to the individual as a recognized entity w...
Posted by Janek Gwizdala on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 01:29:00 PST

Music

there is something so beautiful about music that draws you in, something so powerful that it transcends race, religion, bias, materialism and even conciousness.I'm trying to leave concious thought pro...
Posted by Janek Gwizdala on Sun, 25 Feb 2007 01:33:00 PST

New Podcast!

I've just started recording and publishing a new podcast. It's called Janek Gwizdala Basscast and you can check it out here....New Janek Gwizdala podcast. click and listen for free!...
Posted by Janek Gwizdala on Mon, 05 Feb 2007 03:51:00 PST

artist in residence at the bass collective in NYC

just a quick note to let everyone know I'm doing an artist in residency at the Bass Collecvtive in NYC throught the 16th of March. I'll be available for private lessons there for $65 per hour on monda...
Posted by Janek Gwizdala on Sun, 04 Feb 2007 07:11:00 PST

Janek Gwizdala Group at Mo Pitkins Feat: Randy Brecker, Gary Husband, Tim Miller, Elliot Mason.

come and join us in NYC for a one time hit with Randy Brecker, Gary Husband, Tim Miller and Elliot Mason. The hit is at Jimmy Falon's club Mo Pitkins. we hit on the 3rd of May at 11pm. 34 Avenue A, Ne...
Posted by Janek Gwizdala on Sat, 25 Mar 2006 11:11:00 PST

Janek Gwizdala Group Featuring Mark Turner. Live in NYC at the Jazz Gallery

February 16 2006, Janek Gwizdala Project - Jazz Gallery, NYC. Feat: Mark Turner, Tim Miller, Elliot Mason and Jordan Perlson. Jazz Gallery 280 Hudson Street , New York, NY 10013 Cost:$12 Janek G...
Posted by Janek Gwizdala on Thu, 09 Feb 2006 04:22:00 PST

jazz Views album review - UK

Here is a debut album of some distinction that successfully brings together electric and acoustic instrumentation in a set of fascinating if slightly sombre contemporary jazz that provides a setting o...
Posted by Janek Gwizdala on Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:42:00 PST

JazzFm UK album review

Word of mouth is still the most effective way of finding out about new musicians, new albums etc, and for me there is nothing better than talking about music and being recommended an album or an artis...
Posted by Janek Gwizdala on Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:40:00 PST

All about jazz Review '05

Janek Gwizdala roars out of 2005's gate with a debut cd that not only handily establishes him, at 26, as 2005's best new talent on electric bass but more importantly, should garner him serious conside...
Posted by Janek Gwizdala on Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:37:00 PST

New, well new to most of you, album is out and available....

Hey cats. Welcome to my myspace page. I'm pretty new to this whoel thing and it seems liek a great place to check out new music and meet people from all over ther world who are into keeping it moving....
Posted by Janek Gwizdala on Sun, 15 Jan 2006 03:23:00 PST