Better, by Tomasz Dąbrowski

Better

by Tomasz Dąbrowski

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1.	F Jak Samolot 06:01	buy track
2.	Bataty 07:22	buy track
3.	Unicorns 02:07	buy track
4.	Slide 01:32	buy track
5.	Upright 04:09	buy track
6.	Bonzer 05:38	buy track
7.	Lush 06:19	buy track
8.	Skinny Griffin 04:11	buy track
9.	Hale & Heary 04:26	buy track

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Named ‘one of Europe’s most versatile and curious players’ by Downbeat Magazine, Polish trumpeter Tomasz Dąbrowski returns with the sophomore album from his internationally acclaimed septet. Following their eponymous 2022 debut, the ensemble proudly presents ‘Better’, set to release on March 29th on April Records.
With an atypical lineup featuring the cream of the crop of the Polish and Scandinavian contemporary improvisation scenes, ‘Better’ captures the edge and energy of a live performance extended and elevated by the use of electronic instruments and textures.

Drawing the listener in with its refined sense of space and pace, the record sees the septet navigate their way through Dabroski’s open compositional ideas, passing melodic structures around the ensemble and evolving through ethereal ambient soundscapes, scorching solos and adventurous cacophonies of collective improvisation. Drawing on a year’s worth of experience performing extensively together as an ensemble, the level of intensive listening, interactivity and trust within the group enables each instrumentalist to fearlessly contribute their voice.

“Every track has a unique twist. ‘Upright’ plays with form. ‘Bonzer’, the use of instrumentation. ‘Hale & Hearty’ explores textures.”

A testament to the ensemble’s commitment to artistic growth and creative evolution, ‘Better’ reminds us to consider what we all can and should strive for. It’s an inspiring message that manifests in the music and radiates through every aspect of life. “We should all strive to do better. To be better versions of ourselves and observe how it resonates within and in those around us,” Dąbrowski says.

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released March 29, 2024

Tomasz Dąbrowski – Trumpet and Electronics
Fredrik Lundin – Tenor Saxophone
Irek Wojtczak – Tenor and Soprano Saxophone
Grzegorz Tarwid – Grand Piano and Syntheizer
Max Mucha – Double Bass
Knut Finsrud – Electric and Acoustic Drums
Jan Emil Młynarski – Electric and Acoustic Drums

Recorded at W Dobrym Tonie Studio, Warsaw, Poland, June 1st – 3rd, 2023

Produced by Tomasz Dąbrowski
Recorded by Jacek Trzeszczyński
Mixed by Michał Kupicz
Mastered by Kæv Gliemann
Photos by Zuzanna Gąsiorowska
Cover design by Enrico Andreis
Liner Notes by Ned Ferm

All compositions by Tomasz Dąbrowski
Published by April Publishing ApS

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Tomasz Dąbrowski Malmö, Sweden

Praised by DownBeat Magazine as one of Europe's most versatile and curious players, Polish-born trumpeter Tomasz Dąbrowski - Scandinavian-based musician and composer makes music that whispers then screams; beautiful, open melodies merging into non-trumpet-like noise. Composer, bandleader, and educator. The youngest member of Globe Unity Orchestra & founder of the Individual Beings.
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