Polish Jazz London Series: Niechęć at St Mary's Music Hall

About

The band’s name translates to “dislike”, which is actually the opposite of how their music affects its listeners. Their hypnotic mixture of jazz, ambient, electronic music and alternative rock can be addictive, as well as the dark, mysterious and at moments hysteric atmosphere they create.

Some say they could be called the twisted kids of Kamasi Washington and Sigur Ros, but in fact the band manages to avoid being placed in a niche and offers a fresh and unique approach. What makes them really special is their attachment to Polish Jazz legends like Tomasz Stańko and Krzysztof Komeda, and an ability to recontextualize this deeply emotional melodic legacy into suites that balance aggression with grace.