Skalpels break in sample of paradox polish jazz groups. Marcin cichy and igor pudlo demonstrate all the way through a great understanding of their sound sources. The duo skalpel, discovered in poland by russian expat dj vadim on a tour, reportedly has a large collection of, and affinity for, polish jazz. Polish jazz jazz from poland essential 55 releases. Polish jazz jazz from poland essential 55 releases rate. For the last two years theyve been digging in the crates, trying to build the most exciting collection of samples from polish jazz records. Skalpel are polish nu jazz djs, musicians and record producers, marcin cichy and igor pudlo. Blending smooth jazz, goovy electronic drum lines, and tasteful synths, skalpel s debut album is a downtempo masterpiece that transcends any definitive classification. Their jazzinfused sound aesthetic picks up where they left it. I was in spain recently and saw skalpel on a music channel performing sculpture. Even though this is a hiphop experience seeing as how it samples the cuts and the artists made their name as djs, it also draws substantively from the lessons of electronica.
Skalpel are polish nu jazz djs, musicians and record producers, marcin cichy and igor pudlo, from wroclaw, poland. Single 1958 is a gloriously upbeat jazzswing with such rapid eclectic. Far from the technologyconscious electronica that we have grown accustomed to, skalpel draw from the polish jazz scene that flourished during the communist era the elements to create a soulful and honest collection of groovy compositions. This period in polish history was deeply communist and jazz presented a different reality and an emotional escape. Almost a decade after their last album on ninja tune, polish duo skalpel return with a fulllength on their new own label plugaudio. Polish duo skalpel return with a fulllength on their new own label plugaudio. Listen free to skalpel polish jazz ep newly arrived from poland, tension and more. Chant skalpel jazz edit by skalpel jazz edits free. Blending smooth jazz, goovy electronic drum lines, and tasteful synths, skalpels debut album is a downtempo masterpiece that transcends any definitive classification. The trip it takes you on will, i hope invite you to seek more avenues in your audio experience. Skalpels arrangements of delicate drums, mellow saxophones and jamming guitars nod to polands rich jazz heritage.
I suppose listeners obsessed with polish jazz could spend manyears identifying clips from skalpel. Despite limited distribution, the release was the subject of rapturous acclaim and in 2001 ninja tune extended a record deal. The duos second cd, konfusion ninja tune, mines read more skalpels top 10 polish jazz albums. Skalpel download all jazz songs skalpel download latest. Finding a range of influences from the likes of miles davis, leftfield avantgarde, minimal, and the extensive legacy of both warp and ninja tune as. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Jul, 2004 ninja tune exports skalpel cut up dusty 50s and 60s polish jazz records, but those looking for a new kick wont find it here the album is strictly triedandtrue. True to their polish jazz roots skalpel deliver a melodic, dreamy electro jazz masterpiece. Later that year they released demo cdr titled polish jazz, which not only received a lot of critical acclaim, but also led skalpel to signing a contract with ninja. Break in by skalpel sampled paradox polish jazz groups ploteczki cioteczki aunties chitchat. This original and now signature approach initially sparked the interest of ninja tune, for whom skalpel recorded two enthusiastically received albums. Listen to both songs on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. Its been quite a while since we last heard from polish downbeat jazz beats duo skalpel.
Skalpel are marcin cichy and igor pudlo djsproducers from wroclaw, poland. Listen online 10 songs from konfusion cd2 2005 skalpel. Throughout the years, marcin cichy and igor pudlo have been blending local, traditional jazz inspirations with means of new electronica. Later that year they released demo cdr titled polish jazz, which not only received a lot of critical acclaim, but also led skalpel to signing a contract with ninja tune. This music from poland sounds so good and different. Riding the wave of the polish avantgarde jazz movement, and sometimes even adding to the swell himself, tomasz stanko is best known for his work in the late 1960s with his eponymous quintet. When we were thinking of the music that day we fell in love in polish jazz. Though its only 21 minutes of music, polish jazz records is a fabulous debut ep of duo skalpel from wroclaw, poland. Stream live events, live playbyplay nfl, mlb, nba, nhl, college. Ninja tune exports skalpel cut up dusty 50s and 60s polish jazz records, but those looking for a new kick wont find it here the album is strictly triedandtrue. As the title says, its a samplebased journey in the spirit of ninja tune. Stream tracks and playlists from skalpel jazz edits on your desktop or mobile device. Skalpel konfusion 2005 written by bluesever monday, 22 june 2015 15. The order is chronological as it is on all my lists.
Dec 06, 2014 its been quite a while since we last heard from polish downbeat jazz beats duo skalpel. The duos second cd, konfusion ninja tune, mines dusty grooves culled primarily from polish jazz lps made in the 1960s and 70s to create a dark, moody downtempo soundtrackusing a 21stcentury approach to reflect the time when communism was king, oppression ruled and. The nonsemble literally picked up the first skalpel project in 2004 and was inmediately taken. Back in the early 2000s marcin cichy and igor pudlo were one of the more touted names operating amongst the ninja tune label roster, going on to tour with dj vadim as part of his russian percussion ensemble and releasing two acclaimed albums that saw them fusing 60s and 70s polish jazz samples. Skalpels break in sample of paradox polish jazz group. I would hate to refer to this as a downtempo chillout album as these phrases have become overused to the point of being useless and may decribe a style of music that is markedly different from this. A wonderful debut album from the polish outfit skalpel. Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Hailing from the ninja tune label, skalpel is the work of two artists marcin cichy and igor pudlo, who are two producersdjs that have a penchant for nocturnal and brooding electronicjazz, and through the use of creative sampling and hired musicians, produce a dark, smoky form of electronic fusion that rather unusually, heavily references 60s polish jazz.
It a very classic example of acid jazz, and the beautiful fusion of modern beats with 60s and 70s polish jazz. Being new recruits of ninja foreign legion, they are rather hesitant to speak. Incredible hip hop beats bkrn and built out of classic polish jazz soundbytes. May 19, 2017 demo ep, which led skalpel to sign a contract with ninja tune. So basically our sound is a connection of polish jazz plus inspirations taken from surrealism we often talk about surrealism when drinking coffee. Incredible hip hop beats bkrn and built out of classic polish jazz soundbytes we bought every release, collected all of the remixes from their online contest, snatched up each of the side projects. Skalpel hail from poland and the rich and hidden history of polish jazz clearly informs the sound. Hailing from the ninja tune label, skalpel is the work of two artists marcin cichy and igor pudlo, who are two producersdjs that have a penchant for nocturnal and brooding electronic jazz, and through the use of creative sampling and hired musicians, produce a dark, smoky form of electronic fusion that rather unusually, heavily references 60s polish jazz. Zbigniew namyslowski quintet zablakana owieczka album kujaviak. Mar 19, 2020 finding a range of influences from the likes of miles davis, leftfield avantgarde, minimal, and the extensive legacy of both warp and ninja tune as always, skalpel allude to roots in polish jazz and triphop. Apr 04, 2011 skalpel polish jazz ep 2000 skalpel polonyadan. The polish dj duo aim to resurrect the dusty and smoky spirit of 60s and 70s polish jazz and then reimagine it for 21st century audiophiles. But thats not to say that all skalpel can do is slow thoughtful polishinspired jazz.
Polish duo skalpel channeled the influence of their homelands rich jazz traditions into their own contemporary electronic sound. Skalpel is the name under which wroclaw, polands marcin cichy and igor pudlo make their sampleheavy jazztronica. Skalpel, konfusion, jazz, download, mp3, album, cd, sciagnij, pobierz, descargas, acceder, nu jazz, electronic jazz, fusion, polish jazz, jazz polski. Oct 03, 2007 far from the technologyconscious electronica that we have grown accustomed to, skalpel draw from the polish jazz scene that flourished during the communist era the elements to create a soulful and honest collection of groovy compositions. Each artist no matter how big or influential is represented by one release only. I was suprised to get home to find out that they are polish. Albums like jazzmessage from poland and dark eyes his acclaimed polish platinum work became symptomatic of his emotional and immersive style. Soon after, vadim invited skalpel to tour poland with his russian percussion ensemble, and after returning to wroclaw the duo issued their debut cdr, polish jazz. The duos second cd, konfusion ninja tune, mines dusty grooves culled primarily from polish jazz lps made in the 1960s and 70s to create a dark, moody downtempo soundtrackusing a 21stcentury approach to reflect the time when communism was king, oppression. Skalpel, well respected and recognized is back with a new release in yet again an important moment in history when the polish prime minister becomes the new european council president. Demo ep, which led skalpel to sign a contract with ninja tune. Marcin cichy and igor pudlo show great skills in creating fantastic atmosphere with perfectly cut and paste fragments of some wonderful and.
Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Using original polish jazz does set skalpel apart from many other similar acts. Back in the early 2000s marcin cichy and igor pudlo were one of the more touted names operating amon. Chant skalpel jazz edit by skalpel jazz edits published on 20160701t00. If you like cinematic orchestra you will feel this. Media in category skalpel the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Ploteczki cioteczki aunties chitchat by paradox polish jazz group 1971 alpha centauri. Skalpel are nu jazz djs and musicians, marcin cichy and igor pudlo, from wroclaw in poland.
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