Grzegorz Jerzy Turnau (born 31 July 1967) is a

Polish Polish may refer to: * Anything from or related to Poland, a country in Europe * Polish language * Poles Poles,, ; singular masculine: ''Polak'', singular feminine: ''Polka'' or Polish people, are a West Slavic nation and ethnic group, w ...

composer, pianist, poet and singer. He has released eleven albums to date, including one (Cafe Sułtan) made up of his own versions of songs by

Jeremi Przybora Jeremi Przybora (12 December 1915 in Warsaw – 4 March 2004) was a Polish poet, writer, actor and singer. He created the TV-series "Kabaret Starszych Panów" (Elderly Gentlemen's Cabaret) with Jerzy Wasowski and performed ballad A ballad ...

and Jerzy Wasowski, and most have enjoyed considerable chart success. His characteristic style consists of strong, clear lyrics and music composed in special keys and harmonies, using instruments such as the piano (played by himself), saxophone, violin and various horns. Influenced by such artists as

Marek Grechuta Marek Michał Grechuta (10 December 1945 – 9 October 2006) was a Polish singer, songwriter, composer, and lyricist. Early life Grechuta was born on 10 December 1945 in Zamość, Poland. He studied architecture at Tadeusz Kościuszko University ...

and Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz, his music style falls within the broad genre of sung poetry.

Biography

He was born on 31 July 1967 in

Kraków Kraków (), or Cracow, is the second-largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, the city dates back to the seventh century. Kraków was the official capital of Poland until 1596 ...

, Poland. At age seventeen he won First Prize (Grand Prix) at The Student Song Festival in Kraków in 1984. He went on to join the

Piwnica pod Baranami The Piwnica pod Baranami ( en, The Basement, or the Cellar under the Rams) is a Polish literary cabaret located in Kraków, Poland. For over thirty years, in the People's Republic of Poland, Piwnica pod Baranami served as the most renowned politica ...

Cabaret, composing such hits as "Znów wędrujemy", and released his first album, ''Naprawdę nie dzieje się nic'' ("Really, nothing is happening") in 1991. He did participate in the Aleksander Glondys's " Ellington po krakowsku" ("Ellington

Way"), a concert based upon idea of notable composers of

playing their interpretations of Duke's music. Other participants include Pawluśkiewicz, Zbigniew Raj and several other musicians.

Discography

Solo albums

Compilation albums

Cover albums

Collaborative albums

Live albums

References

External links

Official internet page of Grzegorz Turnau
{{DEFAULTSORT:Turnau, Grzegorz 1967 births Living people Musicians from Kraków Polish composers Sung poetry of Poland Mystic Production artists Recipients of the Silver Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis Recipients of the Gold Cross of Merit (Poland) 20th-century Polish male singers 21st-century Polish male singers People educated at Bedford School