Michał Urbaniak
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Saxophonists · 1943–2025

Michał Urbaniak

Polish jazz musician (1943–2025)

Born
22 January 1943
Warsaw
Died
20 December 2025
Country
Poland
Active
1961–2025
Discography
30 albums

Biography

Michał Urbaniak was a jazz musician who played saxophone, flute, alto saxophone and violin. Michał Urbaniak was born on 22 January 1943 in Warsaw and died on 20 December 2025. The music is usually filed under jazz and jazz fusion. The discography here lists 30 albums, from “Constellation: In Concert” (1973) to “Facts of Life” (2020). Honours include Silver Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis and honorary citizen of Łódź.

Michał Urbaniak (22 January 1943 – 20 December 2025) was a Polish jazz musician who played violin, lyricon, and saxophone. His music includes elements of folk music, rhythm and blues, hip hop, and symphonic music.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Constellation: In Concert 1973
We’ll Remember Komeda 1973
Atma 1974
Fusion 1974
The Beginning 1974
Fusion III 1975
Body English 1976
Smiles Ahead 1977
Ecstasy 1978
Jam at Sandy's 1981 · Live
Cinemode 1988
Polish Jazz, Volume 9 1989
Songs for Poland 1989
Urban Express 1989
Manhattan Man 1992
Some Other Blues 1994
Take Good Care of My Heart 1994
Urbanator 1994
Live In Holy City 1996 · Live
My One and Only Love 1996
Urbanator II 1996
Sax, Love & Cinema 2001
mSax&Love 2002
Decadence 2004
Polish Wind 2005
Urbanator III 2005
Miles of Blue 2013
Urbaniak 2013
For Warsaw With Love 2019
Facts of Life 2020

Also plays on

Albums where Michał Urbaniak is credited as a sideman

1986 Tutu — Miles Davis electric violin, violin

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Michał Urbaniak play?

Michał Urbaniak is known for playing saxophone, flute, alto saxophone and violin.

When and where was Michał Urbaniak born?

Michał Urbaniak was born 22 January 1943 in Warsaw.

What are Michał Urbaniak's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Constellation: In Concert (1973), We’ll Remember Komeda (1973), Atma (1974), Fusion (1974) and The Beginning (1974).

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