The band recorded the album in December 2023 at the legendary S4 Studio of Polish Radio, inspired by the success of their fall tour, which drew large crowds of jazz fans in many cities. Fueled by positive energy and a desire to explore new sounds, WMQ entered the studio with extraordinary dynamism and passion, which can be heard in every track on 'Beautiful People'.
'Beautiful People' is a spiritual journey into the world of contemporary jazz, deeply rooted in WMQ’s identity while maintaining their Slavic roots. The new material showcases the band at a unique moment of creative growth—full of fresh energy, innovative soundscapes, and refined compositions that draw from the rich tradition of jazz while opening up new possibilities.
Wojtek Mazolewski, as the band’s leader and virtuoso double bassist, has long impressed with his ability to blend traditional jazz with modern elements, creating music that is both deeply emotional and hypnotic. His unique capacity to fuse classic jazz with modernity has made him one of the most important figures in the Polish jazz scene and has earned him international acclaim. 'Beautiful People' marks another significant step in his career—a record of the emotions, inspirations, and experiences that accompanied him and the quintet during the recording process.
Mazolewski says about the album: " 'Beautiful People' is a new beginning for us. After many concerts we played together, we entered the studio and captured our emotions, what we felt, our approach to life and the world. Each track on the album reflects our experiences but, above all, the energy that united us as a band.”
Tracks such as Purple Space, which appears and disappears like a mirage, Live Spirit, a manifestation of life’s energy in music, or New Energy, symbolising the band's new creative force, form the essence of Beautiful People. It’s an album full of expression, beauty, and authenticity, composed with the people who accompany the quintet on their musical journey in mind. The title track, Beautiful People, is dedicated to them—the fans whose support and presence Mazolewski describes as a key element of his creative energy. “You are the Beautiful People,” says Mazolewski. “This album is an expression of gratitude that we can be with you and share our music.”
The album concludes with Air, which heralds WMQ’s upcoming tour. Full of space and sounds that invite journeys both literal and metaphorical, Air is a composition about movement, change, and the constant pursuit of discovering new musical territories.
Alongside the release of Beautiful People, the Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet will embark on a international tour, including performances in Poland, the UK, Germany, Argentina, Chile, and Mexico. The band will also perform at major jazz festivals worldwide, sharing their music with international audiences.
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