'Fickle' marks the latest release from the Judyta Pisarczyk Quartet who deliver a sensational entry within their ever-expanding catalogue of music.
As implied by the album's title, 'Fickle' was conceived as a project to explore the titular theme amongst varying contexts. Considering the notion being representative of ever-changing moods and trends within a societal aesthetic to how we, as individuals, have the ability and freedom to change our minds and perspectives on everything from music, to news and even relationships at will.
The idea proves a narrative expertly executed across the album's eight tracks and it is this level of care and consideration that has helped to define Pisarczyk and company across their music releases and performances to date.
With the Polish Quartet rounded out by pianist Franciszek Raczkowski, double-bassist Alan Wykpisz and drummer Grzegorz Pałka, the foursome can lay claim to having performed on stages and festivals across Europe including Kaunas Jazz (Lithuania), Amersfoort World Jazz Festival (Netherlands), Jazz Time (Estonia), Rigas Ritmi (Latvia) and Sicilia Jazz Festival (Italy). Considering the Quartet's litany of individual and collective successes, 'Fickle' represents the band in a notably eminent stage of their career as they seemingly appear to garner continued accolades and achievements as the years pass.
For Pisarczyk as the band's figurehead, hers is an impassioned take on the music she creates and performs that stems back some years now. A strong selection of fantastic performance-based videos are available to watch on YouTube that feature her immeasurable talents alongside her Quartet but also with bassist Mateusz Szewczyk for an excellent duo performance of 'Tricotism', a riveting rendition of Michael Brecker's solo in 'Some Skunk Funk' or even the recording of Pisarczyk tackling Anthony Hamilton's seminal 'Charlene' track recorded over ten years ago proves a real treat.
Boasting an enchanting stage presence, Judyta Pisarczyk's effortless live performances hit just as impeccably as her studio prowess. And having further chalked up performances with Sylwester Ostrowski, Tomasz Białowolski and Damian Kostka, Pisarczyk understandably remains an in-demand collaborator amidst Poland's thriving jazz landscape.
'Fickle' represents a stunning testament of Pisarczyk and her Quartet's unwavering talents. An album elegantly composed and exquisitely performed, the ensemble's affections for traditional jazz sensibilities are fully on display and captured wonderfully on tracks throughout the album.
In a manner of embracing the notion of change alluded to within the album's title, 'Fickle' proves a compelling artistic statement for the Judyta Pisarczyk Quartet and a project that will no doubt continue to see their brand ascend to even greater heights.
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