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Adam Makowicz
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| Birth name | Adam Matyszkowicz |
| Born | 18 August 1940 Hnojník, Eastern Moravia, Nazi Germany |
| Genres | Jazz, classical piano |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Labels | Jaymz Bee |
Adam Makowicz (born Adam Matyszkowicz; 18 August 1940) is a famous Polish pianist and composer. He lives in Toronto, Canada. Adam Makowicz is known for playing both jazz and classical piano music. He also writes his own songs.
The Story of Adam Makowicz
Adam Makowicz was born in 1940 in a place called Hnojník. This area is now part of the Czech Republic. His family was Polish. After World War II, he grew up in Poland.
Adam studied classical music at the Chopin Conservatory of Music in Kraków. But he soon fell in love with modern jazz music. At that time, Poland was under a communist government. This government did not like jazz music very much. They thought it was too free and didn't fit their rules.
Even with these challenges, Adam decided to become a jazz pianist. He worked hard for many years. Eventually, he got a regular job playing in a small jazz club in Kraków. People in Poland loved his music. Readers of Jazz Forum magazine voted him the "Best jazz pianist." He also won a gold medal for his amazing work in the arts.
In 1977, Adam Makowicz went on a 10-week concert tour in the United States. A famous music producer named John Hammond helped him. During this trip, Adam recorded his first solo album called Adam. Later in 1977, he decided to live in New York City.
In the 1980s, Adam was not allowed to return to Poland. This was because the Polish government had put in place "martial law." This meant the government had very strict control over everything. They were trying to stop a group called Solidarity, which wanted more freedom. Adam joined a special event called "Let Poland Be Poland." Many artists and famous people took part to show their support for freedom in Poland.
In the 2000s, Adam Makowicz moved to Toronto, Canada. He kept playing concerts and recording music. He has performed with big orchestras like the National Symphony Orchestra. He has played in famous places like Carnegie Hall. Adam has recorded over 30 albums. He plays jazz, popular, and classical music. He often creates his own versions of songs by famous composers like Chopin and Gershwin. He also writes his own piano music.
Adam Makowicz has helped connect different cultures through his music. He plays and records songs that mix different styles. For example, he has played music by Chopin and Gershwin with orchestras like the Warsaw Philharmonic and the London Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1999, he played a special concert for Chopin in Washington. His playing of classical music is known for being very skillful and creative.
Pianos Adam Makowicz Uses
Adam Makowicz has played many different types of pianos throughout his career. Here are some of the brands he has used:
- Bösendorfer pianos – for some live shows and recordings.
- Steinway & Sons pianos – for most of his big concerts with orchestras and solo shows.
- Baldwin pianos – for some performances in the USA.
- C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik pianos – for live shows and recordings in Europe.
- Bluthner pianos – for some performances in Europe.
- Fazioli pianos – for some performances.
- Rhodes electric piano – for a live recording in Europe.
- Yamaha pianos – for some performances and studio recordings.
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