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[[Image:Moragskrzek.jpg||250px|thumb|Skrzek at a concert]]
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
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| caption = Skrzek at a concert (2019)
| background = solo_singer
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| 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
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| 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 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]].
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 Teatr Tworzenia created the first polish avantgarde oratorio "Terrarium".
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:Jan Skrzek]]), is also a notable Silesian musician.
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]]

==Discography==
==Discography==
* 2020 ''Sny Powstańców'' with Krystian Migocz
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* 2014 "Człowiek z Wysokiego Zamku" with [[Wladyslaw Komendarek]], [[Jaroslaw Pijarowski]], Jorgos Skolias (Brain Active Records)
* 2019 [[:pl:Living After Life]] with [[Teatr Tworzenia]]
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* 2013 "[[The dream Off Penderecki]]" with Theatre of Creation by [[Jaroslaw Pijarowski]] (Brain Active Records)
* 2013 "Terrarium - Live in Bydgoszcz" Józef Skrzek & [[Jaroslaw Pijarowski]] (Legacy Records) & (Brain Active Records)
* 2018 ''Miłość (LOVE)'' - Józef Skrzek & [[Henryk Jan Bator]]
* 2017 ''Maria Kantata'' (live recording 7.10.2017 in Szt.Istvan [[Budapest]]
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* 2013 "Terrarium - Organ Works" Józef Skrzek & [[Jaroslaw Pijarowski]] (Legacy Records) & (Brain Active Records)
* 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]]
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* 2014 "([[:pl:Człowiek z Wysokiego Zamku (album)]])" with ([[:pl:Wladyslaw Komendarek]]), [[Jaroslaw Pijarowski]], Jorgos Skolias (Brain Active Records)
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* 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)
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* 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"
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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]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6p41HBn2ic YouTube--Józef Skrzek plays Minimoog solo]
*{{YouTube|L6p41HBn2ic|Józef Skrzek plays Minimoog solo}}
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140321060533/http://www.eastnews.pl/pictures/subject/id/01012496/section/news]
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* [http://www.skrzek.com/ Skrzek's home page]

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* [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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