Opus Jazz (1963)
A documentary portrait of the Kurylewicz Quintet at work in the recording studio, Opus Jazz captures the stop-and-start process of rehearsal before the musicians lock into rhythm and achieve full improvisational flow. Majewski’s film highlights both the discipline and spontaneity of modern jazz in 1960s Poland.
Director: Janusz Majewski
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Andrzej Kurylewicz as trumpet |
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Jan 'Ptaszyn' Wróblewski as tenor saxophone |
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Wojciech Karolak as piano |
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Roman Dylag as bass |
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Andrzej Dąbrowski as percussion |
| Sound | Halina Paszkowska | Sound |
| Editing | Krystyna Rutkowska | Editor |
| Production | Michał Horowic | Production Manager |
| Directing | Janusz Majewski | Director |
| Writing | Janusz Majewski | Writer |
| Crew | Stanisław Niedbalski | Cinematography |