Scandinavian Art Ensemble – Tomasz Stańko Experience

The introspective, soulful playing of Tomasz Stańko remains influential. Tomasz Stańko Experience is dedicated to the legendary trumpeter, who passed away in 2018. The project has a remarkable origin story: ten years ago, eight musicians followed a workshop led by Stańko in Denmark. Beautiful recordings of that event have recently resurfaced and will be released on two albums. The musicians that participated back then will now perform a selection of this music under the name Scandinavian Art Ensemble.

In the part Polish, part Scandinavian ensemble, a central place will be reserved for trumpeter Tomasz Dąbrowski, who had a unique relationship with the master. “It’s about preserving the spirit of Stańko—his generosity, his curiosity, his way of bringing people together”, says Dąbrowski about this project. “Even after all these years, his presence can still be felt in every note we play.” Alongside original compositions by the members, the program will obviously include music by the maestro  himself.

This concert is co-organized by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute as part of the international cultural program of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2025.

Johanna Elina Sulkunen vocal, Snorri Sigurðarson trumpet, Tomasz Dąbrowski trumpet, Thomas Hass saxophone, Artur Tuźnik piano, Martin Fabricius vibraphone, Richard Andersson double bass, Radek Wośko drums