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Krzysztof Komeda

p, 1931-1969 PL, Poznań
Musician / Composer of Jazz and Soundtrack
A.k.a. Krzysztof Trzciński

Polish jazz pianist and composer of film music, by profession a doctor of laryngology. Born: 27 April 1931 in Poznań, Poland. Died: 23 April 1969 in Warsaw, Poland (aged 37). The precursor of modern jazz in Poland, Komeda is mostly known for soundtracks for over 60 films, including these by Roman Polanski: "Knife In Water" (1962), "Disgust" (1965), "The Trap" (1966), and "Rosemary's Baby" (1968). Recognized as a father of modern Polish jazz he worked with numbers of musicians such as Jerzy Milian, Tomasz Stańko, and Jan Ptaszyn Wróblewski. In December 1968, whilst in Los Angeles, Komeda had a tragic accident which led to a haematoma of the brain. He was pushed off an escarpment by writer Marek Hłasko during a drinking party. Medical treatment in the US hospital did not save his life, and after having been transported home to Poland in a coma and in terminal state, he died. He was married to Zofia Komeda Trzcińska.

     
Genres
  • Jazz
  • Soundtrack
  • Classical
Popular Tracks   
Lullaby From Rosemary's Baby, Part 1 on Rosemary's Baby by Krzysztof Komeda
Knife in the Water 8 on Roman Polanski's Knife in the Water Original Soundtrack by Krzysztof Komeda
Cul-De-Sac on Cul-De-Sac & Knife In The Water by Krzysztof Komeda
Knife In The Water on Cul-De-Sac & Knife In The Water by Krzysztof Komeda
Kattorna on Astigmatic by Krzysztof Komeda, Komeda Quintet & Zbigniew Namysłowski
Knife in the Water 1 on Roman Polanski's Knife in the Water Original Soundtrack by Krzysztof Komeda
Astigmatic on Astigmatic by Krzysztof Komeda, Komeda Quintet & Zbigniew Namysłowski
Knife in the Water 2 on Roman Polanski's Knife in the Water Original Soundtrack by Krzysztof Komeda
Knife in the Water 7 on Roman Polanski's Knife in the Water Original Soundtrack by Krzysztof Komeda
Moment Musical on Rosemary's Baby by Krzysztof Komeda

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
The Best Of Krzysztof KomedaKrzysztof Komeda2018Compil.
Muzyka FilmowaKrzysztof Komeda2017Compil.
People Meet And Sweet Music Fills The HeartKrzysztof Komeda2017Album
Litania Krzysztof Komeda W Polskim Radiu 07Krzysztof Komeda2016Album
Trzciński w Radiu - LitaniaKrzysztof Komeda2016Album
Krzysztof Komeda Trzciński w RadiuKrzysztof Komeda2016Album
Muzyka Filmowa Oraz Jazz I PoezjaKrzysztof Komeda2016Compil.
Muzyka Baletowa I Filmowa. Część DrugaKrzysztof Komeda2015Compil.
Sophia's TuneKrzysztof Komeda2015Compil.
Knife In The Water / Two Men And A Wardrobe (Music From The Motion Picture)Krzysztof Komeda2014Compil.
Rosemary's BabyKrzysztof Komeda2014Single
Dance Of The Vampires (AKA "The Fearless Vampire Killers Or, Pardon Me, But Your Teeth Are In My Neck!")Krzysztof Komeda2014Single
Krzysztof Komeda Trzciński & Jerzy MilianKrzysztof Komeda & Jerzy Milian2014Compil.
Rare Jazz and Film Music: Volume OneKrzysztof Komeda2014Compil.
Muzyka Baletowa I Filmowa. Część PierwszaKrzysztof Komeda2014Compil.
The Very Best OfKrzysztof Komeda2014Compil.
Nagrania Pierwsze 1952-1960Krzysztof Komeda2014Compil.
KomedaKrzysztof Komeda2013Compil.
Knife In The Water / Two Men And A Wardrobe (Music From The Motion Picture)Krzysztof Komeda2013Compil.
Knife In The Water (Music From The Roman Polanski Film)Krzysztof Komeda2012Album
Muzyka FilmowaKrzysztof Komeda2012Compil.
Scena / StageKrzysztof Komeda2012Compil.
Live At The Jazz Jamboree Festival 1961 - 1967Krzysztof Komeda2011Compil.
Live At The Jazz Jamboree Festival 1961-1967Krzysztof Komeda2011Album
Krzysztof KomedaKrzysztof Komeda2010Compil.
Jutro Premiera / Kraksa / Okolice Peronów (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Krzysztof Komeda2009Compil.
Bariera / Niekochana (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Krzysztof Komeda2009Compil.
Przerwany Lot / Smarkula (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Krzysztof Komeda2009Compil.
Prawo I Pięść / Rondo / Sztandar / Pingwin (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Krzysztof Komeda2009Compil.
Cul-De-Sac / Knife In The Water (Original Soundtracks)Krzysztof Komeda2005Album
The Fearless Vampire Killers - OR: Pardon Me, But Your Teeth Are In My Neck (Original Soundtrack)Krzysztof Komeda2005Album
Kattorna / Sult / People Meet And Sweet Music Fills The Heart (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Krzysztof Komeda2005Compil.
BalladsKrzysztof Komeda2004Album
Rosemary's Baby / Fearless Vampire Killers (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Krzysztof Komeda2003Compil.
Cul-De-Sac (Original Soundtrack)Krzysztof Komeda2002Album
Komeda Jazz Vol. 2Krzysztof Komeda2001Compil.
Komeda Jazz Vol. 1Krzysztof Komeda2001Compil.
Le Départ + Bariera (Original Soundtrack Score)Krzysztof Komeda2000Compil.
The Complete Recordings Of Krzysztof Komeda (Vol. 1-25)Krzysztof Komeda2000Compil.
Knife In The Water / Two Men And A Wardrobe / When Angels Fall (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Krzysztof Komeda2000Compil.
The Complete Recordings Of Krzystof Komeda, Vol. 1-19Krzysztof Komeda1999Compil.
Le Départ (Bande Originale Du Film De Jerzy Skolimowski)Krzysztof Komeda1999Album
Private ConversationKrzysztof Komeda1998Album
Film Music: Rosemary's Baby / Vampire KillersKrzysztof Komeda1998Compil.
The RCA SessionKrzysztof Komeda1998Album
Film Music - WyrokKrzysztof Komeda1998Album
Film Music - MatniaKrzysztof Komeda1998Compil.
Roman TwoKrzysztof Komeda1998Album
What's Up Mr.BasieKrzysztof Komeda1998Album
Film MusicKrzysztof Komeda1997Compil.
Film MusicKrzysztof Komeda1997Compil.
Last RecordingsKrzysztof Komeda1997Compil.
Film MusicKrzysztof Komeda1997Compil.
Film MusicKrzysztof Komeda1997Compil.
Film MusicKrzysztof Komeda1996Compil.
Śniadanie u TiffaniegoKrzysztof Komeda1996Album
Sopot Jazz Festival 1956 & 1957Krzysztof Komeda1996Album
Crazy GirlKrzysztof Komeda1996Compil.
Astigmatic LiveKrzysztof Komeda1995Album
Ballet EtudesKrzysztof Komeda1995Album
Live In CopenhagenKrzysztof Komeda1993Compil.
Live At Jazz Jamboree FestivalKrzysztof Komeda1993Compil.
Polish Jazz Vol. 3Krzysztof Komeda1989Compil.
Muzyka Krzysztofa Komedy 4Krzysztof Komeda1989Compil.
Muzyka Krzysztofa Komedy 3Krzysztof Komeda1989Compil.
Muzyka Krzysztofa Komedy 2Krzysztof Komeda1989Compil.
Muzyka Krzysztofa Komedy 1Krzysztof Komeda1989Compil.
Live at Jazz Jamboree 1962 & 1964Krzysztof Komeda1988Album
Muzyka Krzysztofa KomedyKrzysztof Komeda1974Compil.
Rosemary's Baby (Music From The Motion Picture Score)Krzysztof Komeda1968Album
Meine Süsse Europäische Heimat - Dichtung Und Jazz Aus PolenKrzysztof Komeda1967Album
Le DépartKrzysztof Komeda, Christiane Legrand1967Single
Cul-De-Sac (Original Sound Track From The Compton Production)Krzysztof Komeda1966Single
Ballet Etudes/The Music Of Komeda - A Jazz Message From Poland Presented By An International QuintetKrzysztof Komeda1963Album
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