Michał Urbaniak
1943–2025. Polish violinist. in the Jazz Fusion tradition.
Polish jazz violinist and saxophonist known for fusing jazz with funk and electronic elements. Moderate catalog on SteepleChase label; recognized in jazz fusion circles but not widely mainstream.
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Songbird
SteepleChase
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Songbird
Take Good Care Of My Heart
SteepleChase
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Jan 01, 1986
This recording with the title song “Take Good Care Of My Heart” by Jermine Jackson was nominated for Down Beat’s “Jazz Album Of The Year” 1985.
It was also nominated for a Grammy
Polish Violinist/bandleader Michal Urbaniak (b. January 22, 1943 in Warsaw) studied violin (from age 6), soprano saxophone and later tenor saxophone. While working as a classical violinist after graduating from the Conservatory in Warsaw, Michal played tenor sax in jazz groups in Poland. He moved to New York in the 70s and has made numbers of highly successful albums with his own group.
Some Other Blues
SteepleChase
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Some Other Blues
Ask Me Now
SteepleChase
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Ask Me Now
My One And Only Love
SteepleChase
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$22.99
Feb 15, 1996
My One And Only Love
A Quiet Day In Spring
SteepleChase
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Jan 01, 1985
Guitarist and bandleader Larry Coryell was one of the first musicians to combine jazz with rock and received wide recognition as the key member of Gary Burton Quartet. Coryell besides leading his own group formed duo with the Polish-born fusion violinist Urbaniak.
This studio recording took place during their European tour.
