16th London All Soul's Jazz Festival 2026

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This festival is organised by the Association of Polish Jazz Musicians in London. The annual Polish Jazz Festival is a Polish tradition of music and remembrance. It originated in Krakow, Poland during the month of November. Jazz musicians gather in tribute to the late jazz masters who have inspired generations through a shared love of improvisation and collaboration. This traditional festival makes it to Slough, for the third time!

The Tribute to Polski Jazz – London Edition project will be presented during the 16th All Souls Days Jazz Festival London 2026. As part of this unique event, which has been promoting Polish culture and jazz in the United Kingdom for many years, the audience will experience a special concert edition bringing together outstanding musicians from Poland and Polish jazz artists living and working in London.

Tribute to Polski Jazz is a musical project created by drummer, producer, and cultural animator Tomasz Mądzielewski, dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of the greatest figures of Polish jazz. The ensemble presents contemporary interpretations of works by artists such as Zbigniew Namysłowski, Wojciech Karolak, Michał Urbaniak, Ewa Bem, Andrzej Zaucha, and Zbigniew Wodecki, combining respect for tradition with the energy and sound of modern jazz.

The London edition is organized in collaboration with Marta Radwan and represents a unique musical partnership between artists from Poland and Polish jazz musicians living and performing in the United Kingdom. This exceptional meeting of musical communities aims to celebrate and promote the rich heritage of Polish jazz on the international stage.

The concert is intended for all lovers of jazz and great music. Audiences will hear new and original arrangements of works by some of the most influential Polish jazz artists, prepared especially for this occasion. Tribute to Polski Jazz – London Edition is a project that brings together musicians, cultures, and generations, presenting the richness of Polish jazz in an international context.