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22. Memorial to Miles. Andrzej Chochół, Urszula Dudziak and Grzech Piotrowski inaugurated the festival

27 September 2024
Thursday, 26 September - the stage of the Kielce Cultural Centre abounded with sounds that were a musical tribute to the legendary Miles Davis. The festival's inaugural concert offered two stylistically diverse interpretations of jazz music

Memorial To Miles Targi Kielce Jazz Festival was opened by Andrzej Chochół, a valued guitarist associated with the Świętokrzyskie region, who participated in previous festivals many times. The artist emphasised his happiness at returning to the festival stage, expressing his admiration for the event's development and the atmosphere that accompanied the performances.

Another star of the evening - Urszula Dudziak, a leading jazz vocalist, who performed in a duet with multi-instrumentalist Grzech Piotrowski. The artist spoke enthusiastically about the Kielce audience, appreciating their involvement and reactions.

On Friday, 27 September - the festival's second day features young generation bands -  Tantfreaky and Kuba Więcek & hoshii.  Tickets at the Kielce Cultural Centre box office.  

Photo   Mateusz Wolski

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