- Born
- 10 April 1928
Jasło - Died
- 31 July 2021
Warsaw - Country
- Poland
Biography
Jerzy Matuszkiewicz was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Jerzy Matuszkiewicz was born on 10 April 1928 in Jasło and died on 31 July 2021 in Warsaw. The music is usually filed under jazz. Honours include Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta and Medal for Merit to Culture.
Jerzy "Duduś" Matuszkiewicz was a Polish jazz musician and composer, playing saxophone, clarinet and piano. Between 1950 and 1958, he was leader of the jazz group Melomani. From 1965, he focused on composing music for films. He was a pioneer of the post-World War II jazz movement in Poland, regarded as a "Founding Father" of Polish jazz. He is best known for composing the music for the Polish TV series Janosik.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Jerzy Matuszkiewicz play?
Jerzy Matuszkiewicz is known for playing saxophone.
When and where was Jerzy Matuszkiewicz born?
Jerzy Matuszkiewicz was born 10 April 1928 in Jasło.
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