Leszek Możdżer facts for kids
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Leszek Możdżer
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Leszek Możdżer, 2023
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| Birth name | Lesław Możdżer |
| Born | 23 March 1971 Gdańsk, Poland |
| Genres | Jazz, Yass |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Labels | Outside Music |
Leszek Możdżer, born Lesław Henryk Możdżer on March 23, 1971, in Gdańsk, Poland, is a very talented Polish jazz pianist. He is also a music producer and a film score composer, meaning he writes music for movies. He is known for his unique style and amazing piano skills.
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About Leszek Możdżer
Leszek started playing the piano when he was just five years old. His parents encouraged him to learn. He studied music seriously and graduated from the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk in 1996.
He began his music journey playing with different bands. He later worked with famous film composers like Jan A.P. Kaczmarek and Zbigniew Preisner. Leszek also formed a jazz trio with double-bassist Lars Danielsson and drummer Zohar Fresco. They have created some amazing music together.
He has played with many other well-known artists from around the world. These include Marcus Miller, David Gilmour, Tomasz Stańko, and Pat Metheny.
Awards and Recognition
Leszek Możdżer has won many awards for his musical talent.
- In 1994, he won first place at an international jazz competition in Katowice.
- He was named "Jazzman of the Year" in 1998.
- In 2001, he received the Ad Astra Award for being an outstanding young musician.
- He also won the Paszport Polityki Award in 2004 for his entertainment work.
- In 2011, he won another Fryderyk Award for his album Kaczmarek by Możdżer. This album featured his own versions of film music.
- In 2013, he received the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta. This is a high honor in Poland.
Special Performances and Projects
In 2010, Leszek performed a special concert in Gdańsk. This event celebrated two important anniversaries: 30 years of the Solidarity movement and 200 years since the birth of the famous composer Frédéric Chopin.
In 2012, he was a judge at the Montreux Jazz Piano Competition. This shows how respected he is in the world of jazz music.
In 2017, his opera called Immanuel Kant was performed for the first time. An opera is a big musical play where the story is told through singing.
Music Albums
Leszek Możdżer has released many albums, both on his own and with other musicians. His music often blends jazz with classical influences. Some of his albums have been very popular in Poland.
Solo Albums
- Chopin - impresje (1994)
- Piano (2004) - This album was very successful and became Platinum in Poland.
- Komeda (2011) - This album reached number one on the charts and became 2x Platinum.
Collaborative Albums
Leszek has worked with many artists on collaborative albums.
- 10 Łatwych utworów na fortepian (1999) with Zbigniew Preisner.
- Makowicz vs. Możdżer at the Carnegie Hall (2004) with Adam Makowicz.
- The Time (2005) with Lars Danielsson and Zohar Fresco. This album was a huge hit and became Diamond in Poland.
- Between us and the light (2006) with Lars Danielsson and Zohar Fresco.
- Polska (2013) with Lars Danielsson and Zohar Fresco.
See also
In Spanish: Leszek Możdżer para niños
- Music of Poland
- List of Poles
- Tomasz Stańko
- Krzysztof Komeda
