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[[Image:Moragskrzek.jpg||250px|thumb|Skrzek at a concert]]
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
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| name = Józef Skrzek
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| caption = Skrzek at a concert (2019)
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1948|07|02|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Siemianowice]], [[Poland]]
| genre = [[contemporary classical music|Contemporary classical]], [[rock music|rock]]
| occupation = Singer, composer
| instrument = Vocals, keyboards, bass guitar, harmonica
| years_active = 1971–present
| label =
| associated_acts = [[SBB (band)|SBB]]
| website = {{URL|www.skrzek.com}}
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'''Józef Skrzek''' (born 2 July 1948 in [[Siemianowice]], [[Silesia]]) – is a Polish multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer, an important figure in [[Polish rock]].
'''Józef Franciszek Skrzek''' (born 2 July 1948, [[Siemianowice]], [[Silesia]], [[Poland]]) is a Polish multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer, an important figure in [[Polish rock]].


==Life==
==Life==
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In his early carrier, Skrzek was associated with the groups Ślężanie, Ametysty and [[Breakout (band)|Breakout]]. In 1971, he created the progressive-rock group [[SBB (band)|Silesian Blues Band]] (with Jerzy Piotrowski and [[Apostolis Anthimos]]) and also recorded for a time with [[Czesław Niemen]].
In his early career, Skrzek was associated with the groups Ślężanie, Ametysty and [[Breakout (band)|Breakout]]. In 1971, he created the progressive-rock group [[SBB (band)|Silesian Blues Band]] (with Jerzy Piotrowski and [[Apostolis Anthimos]]) and also recorded for a time with [[Czesław Niemen]].


Over the following decades, Skrzek consistently showed independence. He performed with a number of artist and ad-hoc created bands, but mostly involved himself with theater and church music, as well as movie soundtracks. He is well-noted for his live performances not only on conventional concerts but also in a variety of other venues (e.g., his improvisations on [[summer solstice]] nights in [[Silesian Planetarium]]). Currently, he is a friend of the elementary school in his hometown (elementary school number 13 in Michalkowice) where he often plays or sings.
He performed with a number of artist and ''ad hoc'' created bands, but mostly involved himself with theater and church music, as well as movie soundtracks. He is well-noted for his live performances not only on conventional concerts but also in a variety of other venues (e.g., his improvisations on [[summer solstice]] nights in [[Silesian Planetarium]]). Currently, he is a friend of the elementary school in his hometown (elementary school number 13 in Michalkowice) where he often plays or sings.


In 2012 together with [[Jarosław Pijarowski]] and his ([[:pl:Teatr Tworzenia]]) created the first Polish avantgarde oratorio "Terrarium"([[:pl:Terrarium – Live in Bydgoszcz]]).
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His younger brother, Jan Skrzek ([[:pl:Jan Skrzek]]), is also a notable Silesian musician.

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His younger brother, {{ill|Jan Skrzek|pl}}, was also a notable Silesian musician.
[[File:JozefSkrzek20101121.jpg|thumb|250px|Performing at a benefit concert in Warszawa in November 2010]]
[[File:JozefSkrzek20101121.jpg|thumb|250px|Performing at a benefit concert in Warszawa in November 2010]]
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==Discography==


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==Discography==
* 2020 ''Sny Powstańców'' with Krystian Migocz
* 2019 [[:pl:Living After Life]] with [[Teatr Tworzenia]]
* 2018 ''Miłość (LOVE)'' - Józef Skrzek & [[Henryk Jan Bator]]
* 2017 ''Maria Kantata'' (live recording 7.10.2017 in Szt.Istvan [[Budapest]]
* 2017 ''Around The Worls In Eighty Moogs'' (concert recordings (2003 - 2009))
* 2017 ''Stories'' with Krzysztof Piasecki
* 2017 "([[:pl:Katharsis (A Small Victory)]])" with Theatre of Creation ([[:pl:Teatr Tworzenia]]) by [[Jarosław Pijarowski]] (Brain Active Records)<ref name="information about Katharsis">{{cite web|title=information about Katharsis|url=https://www.discogs.com/Teatr-Tworzenia-Jaroslaw-Pijarowski-J%C3%B3zef-Skrzek-Marcin-Jahr-Waldemar-Knade-Katharsis-A-Small-Victo/release/10519560|website=discogs.com|publisher=Discogs|accessdate=18 August 2017|ref=info about Katharsis}}</ref>
* 2015 "([[:pl:Requiem dla chwil minionych]])" with [[Jarosław Pijarowski]]
* 2015 "Tryptyk Bydgoski" - the first part - "Kościół"
* 2014 "The Stratomusica Suite" with [[Przemysław Mieszko Rudź]]
* 2014 "([[:pl:Człowiek z Wysokiego Zamku (album)]])" with ([[:pl:Wladyslaw Komendarek]]), [[Jaroslaw Pijarowski]], Jorgos Skolias (Brain Active Records)
* 2013 "([[:pl:The Dream Off Penderecki]])" with Theatre of Creation ([[:pl:Teatr Tworzenia]]) by [[Jaroslaw Pijarowski]] (Brain Active Records)
* 2013 "([[:pl:Terrarium – Live in Bydgoszcz]])" Józef Skrzek & [[Jaroslaw Pijarowski]] (Legacy Records) & (Brain Active Records)
* 2013 "([[:pl:Terrarium – Organ Works]])" Józef Skrzek & [[Jaroslaw Pijarowski]] (Legacy Records) & (Brain Active Records)
* 2009-09 "Koncert Żywiołów"
* 2009-09 "Koncert Żywiołów"
* 2009-03 "Czas dojrzewania"
* 2009-03 "Czas dojrzewania"
* 2008-05 "Józef Skrzek & Jan Skrzek "Dwa Braty" "
* 2008-05 "Józef Skrzek & Jan Skrzek "Dwa Braty" "
* 2007-03 "La Tempete"
* 2007-03 "La Tempete"
* 2007 - "([[:pl:Viator 1973-2007]])"
* 2007-11 "Tryptyk petersburski" (as guest with Roksana Wikaliuk, Misha Ogorodov, Sasza Ragazanov, Michał Gierjo)
* 2007-11 "Tryptyk petersburski" (as guest with Roksana Wikaliuk, Misha Ogorodov, Sasza Ragazanov, Michał Gierjo)
* 2006-07 "Maria z Magdali"
* 2006-07 "Maria z Magdali"
* 2005-05 "Viator - Znak Pokoju"
* 2005-05 "Viator - Znak Pokoju"
* 2005 "Planetarium" with [[Colin Bass]]
* 2004-11 "Anthology 1974-2004" (SBB)
* 2004-11 "Anthology 1974-2004" (SBB)
* 2004-05 "Szczęśliwi z miasta N." (SBB)
* 2004-05 "Szczęśliwi z miasta N." (SBB)
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* 1990-10 "Wracam"
* 1990-10 "Wracam"
* 1990 "Kolędowy czas" (Kiepurki and Józef Skrzek)
* 1990 "Kolędowy czas" (Kiepurki and Józef Skrzek)
* 1989 "Live"
* 1989 "([[:pl:Live (album Józefa Skrzeka)]])"
* 1987 "Kantata Maryjna"
* 1987 "Kantata Maryjna"
* 1985 "Podróż w krainę wyobraźni"
* 1985 "Podróż w krainę wyobraźni"
* 1983 "Ambitus Extended"
* 1983 "Ambitus Extended"
* 1981 "Józefina"
* 1981 "([[:pl:Józefina (album)]])"
* 1981 "Ogród Luizy" (with Halina Frąckowiak)
* 1981 "Ogród Luizy" (with Halina Frąckowiak)
* 1980 "Ojciec chrzestny Dominika"
* 1980 "Ojciec chrzestny Dominika"
* 1979 "Pamiętnik Karoliny"
* 1979 "Pamiętnik Karoliny"
* 1979 "VIATOR box"
* 1977 "Swing & Blues" (with Krzysztof Sadowski)
* 1977 "Swing & Blues" (with Krzysztof Sadowski)


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of Poles#Music|List of Poles]]
*[[List of Poles#Music|List of noteworthy Polish people]]


==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://skrzek.com Official website]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6p41HBn2ic YouTube--Józef Skrzek plays Minimoog solo]
*{{YouTube|L6p41HBn2ic|Józef Skrzek plays Minimoog solo}}
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* [http://www.skrzek.com/ Skrzek's home page]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140321060533/http://www.eastnews.pl/pictures/subject/id/01012496/section/news]

==References==
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Latest revision as of 22:18, 5 March 2024

Józef Skrzek
Skrzek at a concert (2019)
Skrzek at a concert (2019)
Background information
Born (1948-07-02) 2 July 1948 (age 75)
Siemianowice, Poland
GenresContemporary classical, rock
Occupation(s)Singer, composer
Instrument(s)Vocals, keyboards, bass guitar, harmonica
Years active1971–present
Websitewww.skrzek.com

Józef Franciszek Skrzek (born 2 July 1948, Siemianowice, Silesia, Poland) is a Polish multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer, an important figure in Polish rock.

Life[edit]

In his early career, Skrzek was associated with the groups Ślężanie, Ametysty and Breakout. In 1971, he created the progressive-rock group Silesian Blues Band (with Jerzy Piotrowski and Apostolis Anthimos) and also recorded for a time with Czesław Niemen.

He performed with a number of artist and ad hoc created bands, but mostly involved himself with theater and church music, as well as movie soundtracks. He is well-noted for his live performances not only on conventional concerts but also in a variety of other venues (e.g., his improvisations on summer solstice nights in Silesian Planetarium). Currently, he is a friend of the elementary school in his hometown (elementary school number 13 in Michalkowice) where he often plays or sings.

In 2012 together with Jarosław Pijarowski and his (pl:Teatr Tworzenia) created the first Polish avantgarde oratorio "Terrarium"(pl:Terrarium – Live in Bydgoszcz).

His younger brother, Jan Skrzek [pl], was also a notable Silesian musician.

Performing at a benefit concert in Warszawa in November 2010

Discography[edit]

See also[edit]

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "information about Katharsis". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
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