JAH Trio
Biography JAH Trio
JAH Trio
is a formation formed by leader Jan Jarecki (piano), Michał Aftyka (double bass) and Marcin Sojka (drums). The band admits that singing melodies, rhythmic variety and extended harmonics are very important to them. It uses elements of swing, groove and broad improvisation.
Among the JAH Trio's successes to date are the finals of the Bucharest International Jazz Competition 2020 and Jazz Juniors 2020. Jan Jarecki is a student at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk. In addition to his trio, he performs as a sideman in many Tricity bands, Maja Biesek Quartet, Paulina Porszke Ensemble, Mietek Big Band. As a theatrical pianist and composer of music for performances he collaborates with, among others, Theatre on the Beach, Gdynia Główna Theatre, Baltic Opera, Polish Chamber Philharmonic in Sopot, University of Gdańsk Choir and Jan Konop Big Band.