Małgorzata i Jakub Marciniak
Małgorzata and Jakub Marciniak are a married couple of talented musicians. Together, they form a unique duo combining saxophones with vibraphone and other percussion instruments. Their music comprises original compositions that incorporate elements of classical, jazz, and folk genres. Their latest programme, ‘Impressionist Meditations’, premiered at the XXII International Festival "Music in the Cathedral" in Kołobrzeg in 2022. In the musical impressions, the ensemble draws inspiration from the works of French impressionist masters, including Ravel, Debussy, and Roussel, to create an original sound that transcends genre boundaries.
Gosia Marciniak is a percussionist who graduated from the Academy of Music in Poznań and also studied at Universität Der Künste in Berlin. She is a scholarship holder of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage and was awarded first prize at the 10th Italy Percussion Competition. With a versatile musicality, she explores various styles ranging from early music to contemporary improvised music. Gosia is a percussionist at the Musical Theatre in Poznań and collaborates regularly with numerous orchestras both in Poland and abroad.
Kuba Marciniak is a jazz saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. He graduated from the Jazz Institut Berlin and the Academy of Music in Wrocław. Kuba has collaborated with esteemed artists such as Piotr Wojtasik, Włodek Pawlik, and Leszek Możdżer. As a member of the Weezdob Collective, he has received numerous awards at prestigious competitions in Poland and internationally, including the Grand Prix at the 'Bielska Zadymka' Jazz Festival, Jazz on the Oder Festival, and Jazz Fruit in Prague.