Janek Gwizdala
English jazz bassist
Janek Gwizdala (born 19 November 1978) is an English jazz bassist.
Biography
Gwizdala initially preferred drums, but switched to bass guitar after hearing Laurence Cottle. Gwizdala later moved to the U.S. to attend Berklee College of Music.
Recordings as a leader
Mystery to Me, released in 2004, was recorded at Manhattan Center Studios in front of an audience in one take.
Live at the 55bar was recorded live over two nights in November 2007 and released on 7 February 2008.
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
Bass Duo - 2017
The Union - 2019
One Way Out - 2022
Night Watch - 2023
Mystery to Me (20th Anniversary Edition) - 2024
Found - 2025
As sideman
Yazz Ahmed, Finding My Way Home (Suntara, 2011)
Peter Erskine, Dr.
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