Krzysztof Urbanski with the Sam Gardner trio

Krystof Urbanski on sax, Gary Jackson on bass, Jamil Sherriff on piano, Sam Gardener drums

Krzysztof Urbański graduated from The Music Academy in Wroclaw, He is a well known saxman in Europe and has played at Getxo Jazz Festival in Spain , Gouvy Jazz Festival in Belgium, Gent Jazz Festival , Hoeilaart, Jazz Jamboree, Sopot Jazz Fest; Jazz on the Oder; Honda Jazz Fest; Olympus Jazz Fest. In 2007 Krzysztof  won the The Polish Review of Jazz award and the  International Competition of Jazz Soloists in Szczecin where the jury consisted of such celebrities as Billy Harper, Clarence Seay and Steve Turre. IN 2008 Krzysztof’s Quartet won an award at the Hoeilaart International Jazz Competition. Since April 2010 Krzysztof has been an official endorser of P Mauriat saxophones and recorded his debut album named simply “Urbanski” to critical acclaim. This album has sold in the number 5.000 copies in all Europe and the United States.

"Krzysztof Urbanski is an exceptional talent, with innate musicality and improvisational skill ": Jazz Forum.

Hear his music on http://www.myspace.com/krzysztofurbanskior http://www.urbanskimusic.pl/articles/

Krzysztof Urbanski is at Seven Arts on Sunday 11 March. £5/4 concessions, kids under 16 free, families welcome. Doors open 1pm music 1.30-4pm.