Guitar History Museum, Katowice
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WHO ARE WE?
The works of the legendary guitarist Jean "Django" Reinhardt can be considered the beginnings
of the musical genre of gypsy jazz. The most famous musical formation created by him was the band Quintette du Hot Club de France, and the most famous collaboration was with famous French jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli.
Inspired by the masters of the genre, the newly formed ensemble
Hot 20 Strings
creates their own, surprising arrangements of Polish and foreign hits, keeping them
in the gypsy jazz style.
Ada Kwaśniewicz - violin
Dedicated to the search for balance
in both her musical and private life.
Once involved in a musical idea, she devotes herself entirely to it.
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Mateusz - guitar
He is governed by two opposite attitudes - a large dose of slack in life and an extremely serious approach to music. His favorite moments are those spent in the privacy of his room, testing his technical and musical guitar limits.
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Piotr - double bass
Could be described with the words ‘focused’ and ‘solid company’. He likes to indulge himself in long-term challenges, because in addition to being at the forefront of double bass players in Polish jazz,
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Marek - guitar
Guitarist born into a family of musicians from Kraków. He has played thousands of concerts and recorded dozens of albums with various artists in a plenty of musical styles, from classical, jazz, tango to bossa nova.
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Jacek - guitar
In the privacy of his home he is calm, helpful, responsible and meticulous. When among friends, his ability to make quick and effective jokes is activating, and so Jacek will loosen up any company;)
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Attention to stylistic nuances - high performance level, original sound, and the lightness of gypsy jazz style at the same time.
Our music can be both an independent concert as well as a part of an intimate event
Performance virtuosity – our band members are professional musicians performing all over the world.
Original arrangements and unique repertoire – we bring back unforgettable, yet a bit forgotten Polish songs as well as world music bestsellers in surprising jazz versions.
Stylistyczna kompetencja – exploring this exceptional genre distinguishes our band from others on the music market.
Unique atmosphere of the magical 1920s/1930s. Elegance and high work ethic.
Reviews
Michał Zabłocki, poet and director
‘Hot Strings are on fire when they play. And they are so hot, the skull is smoking. The best for the fuel and energy crisis. And the violin frontwoman... Well. It's not just to listen. You also watch!’
Natalia Dolińska, project manager
‘The Hot Strings team transferred my wedding on the barge to the shores of the Parisian Seine. The original musical setting created an unique atmosphere, and hassle-free collaboration with manager Ada made the organization a pure pleasure.
Highly recommended!’
Guitar History Museum, Katowice
‘The Guitar History Museum recommends the band Hot Strings Arguments: playing in style both musically and instrumentally (the so-called gypsy guitars) and the use of i.a. Polish melodies. The music performed by the band contains a lot of energy and creates a cheerful mood. Professionals are also not deprived of personal charm, culture and beauty.’
Marek Piekarczyk, vocalist and song writer
‘Hot Strings means lightness, feeling and precision in creating the perfect atmosphere for each composition they craft. Ada, the band's violinist, is not only a master improviser, but also a graceful performer on the stage, whom the audience appreciates from the first sound and smile. Her blues notes woven with finesse into improvisations sound natural and tasty... ‘
