Podcast: REBEL SPIRITS - Wacław Zimpel

Meet the clarinetist-turned-music producer in search of trance.

At the heart of a 'Rebel Spirit' is an open mind, and it’s this openness that puts an artist like Wacław Zimpel in a vulnerable place that encourages the development of a musical intelligence that is not only intellectual but also spiritual. He is a constantly evolving soul and his visits to India to embrace Konnakol and Carnatic music, that evolved from ancient Hindu texts and traditions, impacted not only his understanding of rhythm but led him toward recognising how trance can affect the listener physically and emotionally.

Projects such as his Undivided trio and the bands Emergency, The Light and Hera have given Wacław the space to explore the emotional power of jazz and improvisation, whilst his work with the Chicago-based saxophonist Ken Vandermark's band Resonance, and an invitation to perform at the city's innovative Umbrella Music Festival have played a part in expanding his audience. More recently he has composed music for the Polish film Silent Night, and as he states in the episode, his view of himself now is as a music producer - who moves forward at every opportunity.

Written and produced by Monika Proba
Executive production by Move Me Media
Edited by Monika Proba
Design by Dawid Ryski
Scoring & sound design by Wojciech Oleksiak

More about the episode:
https://culture.pl/en/rebelspirits/waclawzimpel

Episode transcript:
https://culture.pl/en/transcript/waclawzimpel

Bio of the musician:
https://culture.pl/en/artist/waclaw-zimpel

Rebel Spirits is a podcast celebrating some of the greatest talents of jazz in Poland and highlighting the strength and variety of its vibrant contemporary jazz scene. This episode of Rebel Spirits was hosted by Debra Richards. The show is brought to you by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute.

The whole series can be found here:
https://culture.pl/en/rebelspirits

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