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Portraits

Adam Baldych (violin), Andrzej Swies (double bass), Dawid Fortuna (drums), Sebastian Zawadzki (piano), Marek Konarski (tenor saxophone)

Portraits
A lot of these songs have a strong folkloric feel, haunting melodies that have endured down the ages against mankind's temporal existence.

Jazzwise, March 20254 out of 5 stars

Portraits

Adam Baldych (violin), Andrzej Swies (double bass), Dawid Fortuna (drums), Sebastian Zawadzki (piano), Marek Konarski (tenor saxophone)

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A lot of these songs have a strong folkloric feel, haunting melodies that have endured down the ages against mankind's temporal existence.

Jazzwise, March 20254 out of 5 stars

About

In ‘Portraits’, Polish violinist and composer Adam Bałdych crafts an extraordinary musical journey, blending lamentation, jubilation and prayer to reflect on the fragility of life and a call for peace. Inspired by historical accounts and today’s conflicts, Bałdych’s virtuosic violin - both standard and Renaissance - leads his Polish quintet in a seamless interplay of improvisation and precision. This meticulously crafted album transcends words, offering a powerful narrative of hope, beauty, and resilience that resonates deeply.

  • Release date: 31st Jan 2025
  • Label: ACT
  • Catalogue number: ACT9062-2
  • Length: 61 minutes
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Contents and tracklist

Adam Bałdych: Genesis
Work length4:38
  • Adam Bałdych with Sebastian Zawadzki, Marek Konarski, Andrzej Święs & Dawid Fortuna, Adam Bałdych (violin / fiddle), Sebastian Zawadzki (piano), Marek Konarski (tenor saxophone), Andrzej Święs (double bass), Dawid Fortuna (drums)
Adam Bałdych: Canon
Work length4:47
  • Adam Bałdych with Sebastian Zawadzki, Marek Konarski, Andrzej Święs & Dawid Fortuna, Adam Bałdych (violin / fiddle), Sebastian Zawadzki (piano), Marek Konarski (tenor saxophone), Andrzej Święs (double bass), Dawid Fortuna (drums)
Adam Bałdych: Tree of Knowledge
Work length3:36
  • Adam Bałdych with Sebastian Zawadzki, Marek Konarski, Andrzej Święs & Dawid Fortuna, Adam Bałdych (violin / fiddle), Sebastian Zawadzki (piano), Marek Konarski (tenor saxophone), Andrzej Święs (double bass), Dawid Fortuna (drums)
Adam Bałdych: Protest Song
Work length5:50
  • Adam Bałdych with Sebastian Zawadzki, Marek Konarski, Andrzej Święs & Dawid Fortuna, Adam Bałdych (violin / fiddle), Sebastian Zawadzki (piano), Marek Konarski (tenor saxophone), Andrzej Święs (double bass), Dawid Fortuna (drums)
Adam Bałdych: Code
Work length5:00
  • Adam Bałdych with Sebastian Zawadzki, Marek Konarski, Andrzej Święs & Dawid Fortuna, Adam Bałdych (violin / fiddle), Sebastian Zawadzki (piano), Marek Konarski (tenor saxophone), Andrzej Święs (double bass), Dawid Fortuna (drums)
Adam Bałdych: Litany
Work length3:56
  • Adam Bałdych with Sebastian Zawadzki, Marek Konarski, Andrzej Święs & Dawid Fortuna, Adam Bałdych (violin / fiddle), Sebastian Zawadzki (piano), Marek Konarski (tenor saxophone), Andrzej Święs (double bass), Dawid Fortuna (drums)
Adam Bałdych: Passion
Work length5:41
  • Adam Bałdych with Sebastian Zawadzki, Marek Konarski, Andrzej Święs & Dawid Fortuna, Adam Bałdych (violin / fiddle), Sebastian Zawadzki (piano), Marek Konarski (tenor saxophone), Andrzej Święs (double bass), Dawid Fortuna (drums)
Adam Bałdych: Lullaby for Ulma Family
Work length2:19
  • Adam Bałdych with Sebastian Zawadzki, Marek Konarski, Andrzej Święs & Dawid Fortuna, Adam Bałdych (violin / fiddle), Sebastian Zawadzki (piano), Marek Konarski (tenor saxophone), Andrzej Święs (double bass), Dawid Fortuna (drums)
Adam Bałdych: River
Work length4:29
  • Adam Bałdych with Sebastian Zawadzki, Marek Konarski, Andrzej Święs & Dawid Fortuna, Adam Bałdych (violin / fiddle), Sebastian Zawadzki (piano), Marek Konarski (tenor saxophone), Andrzej Święs (double bass), Dawid Fortuna (drums)
Adam Bałdych: Depths of the Earth
Work length5:06
  • Adam Bałdych with Sebastian Zawadzki, Marek Konarski, Andrzej Święs & Dawid Fortuna, Adam Bałdych (violin / fiddle), Sebastian Zawadzki (piano), Marek Konarski (tenor saxophone), Andrzej Święs (double bass), Dawid Fortuna (drums)
Adam Bałdych: Vision (Talking to Jesus)
Work length3:42
  • Adam Bałdych with Sebastian Zawadzki, Marek Konarski, Andrzej Święs & Dawid Fortuna, Adam Bałdych (violin / fiddle), Sebastian Zawadzki (piano), Marek Konarski (tenor saxophone), Andrzej Święs (double bass), Dawid Fortuna (drums)
Adam Bałdych: Hamsa
Work length5:42
  • Adam Bałdych with Sebastian Zawadzki, Marek Konarski, Andrzej Święs & Dawid Fortuna, Adam Bałdych (violin / fiddle), Sebastian Zawadzki (piano), Marek Konarski (tenor saxophone), Andrzej Święs (double bass), Dawid Fortuna (drums)
Sebastian Zawadzki: Prelude
Work length0:42
  • Adam Bałdych with Sebastian Zawadzki, Marek Konarski, Andrzej Święs & Dawid Fortuna, Adam Bałdych (violin / fiddle), Sebastian Zawadzki (piano), Marek Konarski (tenor saxophone), Andrzej Święs (double bass), Dawid Fortuna (drums)
Adam Bałdych: Whispers
Work length1:55
  • Adam Bałdych with Sebastian Zawadzki, Andrzej Święs & Dawid Fortuna, Adam Bałdych (violin / fiddle), Sebastian Zawadzki (piano), Andrzej Święs (double bass), Dawid Fortuna (drums), Marek Konarski (tenor saxophone)
Adam Bałdych: Relief
Work length4:19
  • Adam Bałdych with Sebastian Zawadzki, Marek Konarski, Andrzej Święs & Dawid Fortuna, Adam Bałdych (violin / fiddle), Sebastian Zawadzki (piano), Marek Konarski (tenor saxophone), Andrzej Święs (double bass), Dawid Fortuna (drums)

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March 2025

A lot of these songs have a strong folkloric feel, haunting melodies that have endured down the ages against mankind's temporal existence.
4 out of 5 stars
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