Polish born pianist and keyboardist Michal Martyniuk is no stranger to the Auckland music scene.
Based in New Zealand since 2007 and the holder of a degree in Jazz Performance from Auckland University, Michal has also performed with notable New Zealand musicians including vocalist Tama Waipara and Lewis McCallum as well as playing with bands Sola Rosa, Batucada Sound Machine and holding the keyboard chair in the Nathan Haines Band since 2014, playing piano, fender rhodes and a range of synthesisers.
His new project assembles a group of musicians close to his musical heart – Ron Samsom on drums, Cameron McArthur on bass and special guest Nathan Haines. The material written by Michal in his words “will draw on characteristics of contemporary American and European jazz traditions"
Michal has teamed up with producer Nick Williams and the pair, collectively known as “After ‘Ours", released their debut album both digitally and on vinyl in October 2016. It features a stellar array of international talent including UK vocalists Kevin Mark Trail and Sharlene Hector, Nathan Haines, Miguel Fuentes and many more.
Michal Martyniuk Trio:
Michal Martyniuk - grand piano
Cameron McArthur - double bass
Ron Samsom - drums
Optional special guest: Nathan Haines
The Quartet have been invited to play at the Java Jazz Festival in Jakarta this year. A wonderful opportunity... they have been working hard on putting together a great show.
The Opening
New Thought
Awakening
Blue Tree
Waiting For Tomorrow
Otherside
Jazz Dance
Cyclone
Java Blues
Weather Man
Not Another Love Song
Turn Up The Silence
All Of Me
Blue Bossa
Bye Bye Blackbird
Days Of Wine And Roses
Doxy
Fly Me To The Moon
Have You Met Miss Jones
How High The Moon
I Hear A Rhapsody
If I Should Lose You
If I Were A Bell
In A Mellow Tone
In A Sentimental Mood
My Funny Valentine
Oleo
Stella By Starlight
Scrapple From The Apple
Take The A Train
Asch-Rose will captivate your guests with a performance that is rich, soulful and powerful. With smoky vocals echoing the likes of Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks and Billie Holiday, Asch-Rose blends her distinctive vocal tones with acoustic guitar to create a unique atmosphere that is relaxed, romantic and unforgettable.
