The International Krokus Jazz Festival was launched in 2001 by jazz pianist Tadeusz ‘Errol’ Kosiński. It gathers a great number of people who love, listen to and play jazz in various styles, forms and ensembles.
Apart from the performances of national and international jazz icons, its important part is the International Competition of Young Jazz Bands.
Krokus Jazz Festival has hosted the leading figures of the Polish jazz scene: Tomasz Stańko Quartet, Henryk Miśkiewicz Full Drive, Andrzej Jagodziński Trio, Jarosław Śmietana, Marcin Wasilewski Trio, Urszula Dudziak, Leszek Możdżer, Laboratorium, Walk Away, Hanna Banaszak, Aga Zaryan, Zbigniew Namysłowski Quartet, Janusz Muniak Quartet, Krzesimir Dębski & String Connection, Atom String Quartet, Adam Bałdych and many others.
The international stars that performed at the festival, among others, were: Brian Melvin, Randy Brecker, Antoine Roney, Buster Williams, Joey Baron, Eric Reed, Erick Marienthal, Scott Henderson, Dean Brown, SLIXS, Pascal Von Wroblewsky, Lars Danielsson, Yvonne Sanchez Band, Gary Guthman Quartet, Friend N'Fellow.
Name: Krokus Jazz Festival
http://www.krokusjazzfestiwal.pl/
Organizer: Jeleniogórskie Centrum Kultury (Cultural Centre in Jelenia Góra)
Art Coordinator: Andrzej Patlewicz
Place: Jelenia Góra
Time: October
Stylistics: contemporary jazz
Contact:
Festival Office: Jeleniogórskie Centrum Kultury
ul. 1 Maja 60
58-500 Jelenia Góra
Tel.: +48 75 64 23 880 w.23
Tel.: +48 75 64 23 881 w.23
Tel./Fax: +48 75 64 23 882
e-mail: jck@jck.pl
Andrzej Patlewicz
Tel.: +48 601 212 60
e-mail: redpat@interia.pl