ABOUT
Jerzy Mączyński – saxophonist, composer, and producer
Jerzy Mączyński began his career in free jazz and contemporary jazz, and after several years of creative exploration, he gradually transitioned into electronic music, blending different musical approaches to develop his own unique musical language.
He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music (Production concentration) and Syddansk Musikkonservatorium.
In 2025, he released his debut album as a producer and sound designer. The track ’nomore.’ from this album was featured as the opening composition for Hermes’ catwalk during Paris Fashion Week.
In 2023, he released Universal Harmonies and Frequencies – Tune IN, a collaboration with Jamal Moss, also known as Hieroglyphic Being. The album marked a significant milestone in his artistic development and received very positive reviews, being highlighted in publications such as The Quietus, The Wire, CRACK Magazine, Mojo, Financial Times, and many others. Additionally, it was ranked among the top 10 albums of 2023 by CRACK Magazine.
Earlier, in 2021, he released the album Jerry & The Pelican System – Sariani in collaboration with Wacław Zimpel, drawing inspiration from his concert tours and travels in India. In 2019, he debuted as a bandleader with his quintet in the prestigious Polish Jazz series in Poland. This album features experimental jazz compositions, referencing major Polish jazz figures like Komeda and Stańko, while exploring the combination of diverse musical styles into a cohesive mosaic.
Mączyński’s work also extends to numerous theater, film, and audiovisual projects, where he develops his acoustic ideas alongside electronic productions.
Throughout his career, he has presented his projects on many national and international stages and festivals, including Unsound, Silent Green Berlin, BLA Oslo, Dekmantel Festival, Accidental Meetings Bristol, Moth Club, London Jazz Festival, South Explorer Rotterdam, Off Festival, Kantine am Berghain, Jazz Jantar, NCPA Mumbai Experimental Stage, and many others.