This prestigious prize is currently presented by an independent association of 160 music critics and journalists from Germany, Austria and Switzerland - and its history dates back to 1963, when it was first awarded.
As the jury's Bert Noglik stated - "On their first, long-awaited duo album, Bałdych and Możdżer roam through European soundscapes with virtuosity and verve. Among the most prominent jazz musicians in Poland, both have a background in classical tradition and strive for contemporary expression".
"They achieve this here through their own pieces and improvisations, inspired by traditional formal models, as well as through compositions from past eras, which they illuminate with an intriguingly new sound." - the esteemed critic concluded.
Released in early 2024, "Passacaglia" is available digitally, on CD and coloured double vinyl.
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