Poznań’s jazz calendar continues in November with a performance by Blu/Bry, a young Polish quintet whose music moves between contemporary jazz, folk traditions and electronic experimentation. The band will take to the stage at Centrum Kultury ZAMEK on Sunday, 15th November, as part of the JazZamek concert series.
The performance, titled Ejber, is the 77th concert in the series and comes during a year marking ten years of JazZamek, which has been presenting a wide range of jazz artists since 2016.
An adventurous sound rooted in Polish jazz
Founded in 2021, Blu/Bry have quickly established themselves on the Polish jazz scene, earning recognition in the JazzForum JazzTop 2024 poll as the New Hope of the Year.
The quintet combines improvisation with influences from traditional folk music, classical composition, ambient sounds and electronics. Rather than sticking to a fixed formula, the musicians take a collective approach to composition, allowing their performances to develop in different directions.
The band has also built an impressive competition record, winning Grand Prix awards at Jazz Juniors, Central European Jazz Showcase, Jazz nad Odrą and Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa. Its appearances have included Enter Enea Festival, alongside concerts at venues and festivals in Poland and elsewhere in Europe.
From Blubry to Ejber
Blu/Bry released their self-titled debut album, Blubry, in 2023, followed by Ejber in early 2025, produced in collaboration with Polish Radio.
The recordings received a positive response from critics and listeners. Reviewing the band's work, Jazz Press described the music in terms of its individual performances and subtle electronic touches:
Each musician played the compositions' sophisticated phrases in their own unique way, sometimes subtly modifying them with electronics.
The quintet's members have studied at institutions including the Danish National Academy of Music, Berklee College of Music in Boston and the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen. Their varied musical backgrounds feed into a sound that balances melodic writing with room for experimentation.
At CK ZAMEK, audiences can expect original material from Ejber, bringing together the band's varied influences in a live setting.
The line-up features Jan Kusz on saxophones, Tomasz Kusz on trumpet, Jakub Letkiewicz on piano, Franciszek Wicke on bass guitar and double bass, and Stanisław Banyś on drums.
Ten years of JazZamek
The Blu/Bry concert forms part of JazZamek's tenth-anniversary programme. Since its launch in 2016, the series has welcomed musicians across the jazz spectrum, from solo performers and emerging artists to established names and large ensembles.
The anniversary programme opened in September with a concert by Szymon Siwierski, who presented his latest album, Dare to Fly. November's performance turns the spotlight towards a younger generation of Polish jazz musicians, many of whom have already earned major national competition awards.
The final JazZamek concert of 2026 is scheduled for 9 December at 19:00. The programme will feature NORWID, performed by the trio of pianist Kasia Pietrzko, saxophonist Maciej Kądziela and actor Andrzej Chyra.
Blu/Bry at CK ZAMEK: event details
Date and time: Sunday, 15 November 2026, 6:00 pm
Venue: Sala Wielka, Centrum Kultury ZAMEK, Poznań
Tickets: PLN 40 in advance or PLN 50 on the day, subject to availability
Tickets are also available from the CK ZAMEK box office.
For Poznań audiences, the concert offers an opportunity to hear one of Poland's promising young jazz groups in a programme that reflects the genre's continuing evolution. With ten years of JazZamek behind it, the series continues to make space for both established performers and musicians shaping the next chapter of Polish jazz.
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