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Janek Gwizdala
Janek Gwizdala (born November 19, 1978) is an English jazz
Janek Gwizdala
bassist and record producer born in London.
Born November 19, 1978
London, England
Genres Jazz, jazz fusion
Contents Occupation(s) Musician, composer

1 Biography Instruments Bass guitar

2 Recordings as a leader Years active 1999present
3 Equipment Associated acts Mike Stern, Jojo Mayer,
4 Selected discography Bob Reynolds, Hiram
4.1 As leader Bullock
4.2 As sideman Website janekgwizdala.com
5 References (http://janekgwizdala.com)
6 External links

Biography
Gwizdala's beginnings in music started at age 11 with classical guitar lessons at the Merton Music Foundation from
Peter Woodings, as well as study in classical music through brass ensembles and orchestral percussion, drum
lessons with now Buzzcocks drummer Danny Farrant, and participation in almost every style and genre of
ensemble that was offered by the MMF. Through these early years Gwizdala's main interest was in drums, and it
was the lure of one of his favorite drummers, Ian Thomas, that convinced him to attend a local jazz gig at the Gun
Tavern in Croydon with a friend, the band leader Laurence Cottle. The next day a bass was purchased and Gwizdala
followed Cottle around London and the UK, learning everything he could. A job at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in
London as assistant sound engineer led to meeting Brazilian jazz musicians Airto Moreira and Flora Purim. After
an invitation to sit in with them in London in 1998, it was on Flora's advice that Gwizdala move to the U.S. and
attend Berklee College of Music.[1]

While studying at Berklee, Gwizdala joined the band of Kenwood Dennard and was afforded the opportunity to
work with musicians like Pete Levin and Hiram Bullock. Before leaving Berklee and Boston, Gwizdala would meet
several people that would become lifelong musical collaborators, including Bob Reynolds, Tim Miller, and Hal
Crook.

After three semesters at Berklee, Gwizdala moved to New York City to pursue his career. Working day and night on
his playing, and managing to land several high-profile gigs, the next eight years would include tours, record dates,
production, musical direction, and performances with Jive Jones, Adam Freeland, Mike Philips, Jem, Delta
Goodrem, Wayman Tisdale, Wayne Krantz, Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Paul Shafer, VV Brown, Pat Metheny,
Ronny Jordan, Marcus Miller, Dapp Theory, James Valentine, Jojo Mayer, and Jeff Lorber.

Recordings as a leader
Mystery to Me, released in 2004, was recorded at Manhattan Center Studios in front of a live audience in one

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take.[2] It features Mark Turner, Jojo Mayer, Elliot Mason, Tim Miller, Gretchen Parlato, Gregoire Maret, and John
Ellis.

Live at the 55bar was recorded live over two nights in November 2007 and released February 7, 2008.[3] It features
Oli Rockberger, Elliot Mason, Brad Mason, Justin Vasquez, Tobias Ralph, and Tim Miller.

The Space In Between, Janek's third album as a leader, was released on October 26, 2010. The album features Jojo
Mayer, Tim Miller, Mike Stern, James Valentine of Maroon 5, Airto Moreira, Bob Reynolds, Doug Wamble, and
Audun Waage.

Equipment
Janek plays Aguilar Amplifiers and Speaker Cabinets Jim Dunlop Strings,[4] TC Electronic pedals [5] and Fodera
basses.[6]

Selected discography

As leader
Mystery to Me - 2004
Live at the 55bar - 2008
The Space in Between - 2010
It Only Happens Once - 2012
Theatre by the Sea - 2013
Motion Picture - 2014
American Elm - 2016

As sideman
Jose Neto - 7th Wave
Ronny Jordan - At last
Adam Freeland - Now and Them
Mike Philips - Uncommon Denominator
Bob Reynolds - Can't Wait for Perfect
Bob Reynolds - A Live Life
Marcus Miller - Free
Justin Vasquez - Tryptich

References
1. "Janek Gwizdala: Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger" (http://www.bassplayer.com/artists/1171/janek-gwizdala-
bigger-better-faster-stronger/51729).
2. All About Jazz. "Jazz article: "Janek Gwizdala: Mystery to Me-Live in New York" by Phil DiPietro"
(http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=16370). Allaboutjazz.com. Retrieved 2012-06-16.
3. All About Jazz (2008-03-14). "Janek Gwizdala: "Live at the 55 Bar 2007", jazz review by Phil DiPietro"
(http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=28687). Allaboutjazz.com. Retrieved 2012-06-16.
4. "Janek Gwizdala Info" (http://www.jimdunlop.com/artist/janek_gwizdala).
5. "Products Used by Janek Gwizdala" (http://www.tcelectronic.com/janek-gwizdala/).

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6. "Janek Gwizdala Signature Imperial" (http://www.fodera.com/janek-gwizdala-signature-imperial/).

External links
Official Website (http://www.janekgwizdala.com)
Allmusic Guide Discography (https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p743165)
Last.fm page (http://www.last.fm/music/Janek+Gwizdala)

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