The 20th edition of Jazztopad is the quintessence of what has been most important to us from the very beginning of the festival – community, friendship and bonds between the artists and the audience. Over the years, we have managed to build a unique community that creates a great atmosphere every year. During the anniversary edition, we would like to focus on this aspect – closeness and community – which is why we will focus on the celebration of artists who have been very closely associated with the festival for years. This time, our Wrocław jazz feast will be inaugurated by a concert dedicated to Wayne Shorter. It had been intended to be held on the occasion of his ninetieth birthday, but fate had other plans. Let us recall a slightly less known dimension of his activity. Of course, everyone recognises him as a brilliant saxophonist, but fewer people know that he was also an outstanding composer and wrote symphonic music too. The concert will feature artists who have collaborated with Wayne, especially in recent years: esperanza spalding, Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, Terri Lyne Carrington will appear, and Ravi Coltrane will play the saxophone. These jazz icons will be accompanied by the NFM Wrocław Philharmonic conducted by Clark Rundell.

Jazztopad Festival 2023
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Edition 2023
The Symphonic Music of Wayne Shorter
Opening of the 20th Jazztopad Festival
17.11
Fri.
7:00 PM
NFM, Main Hall
Like the Mind – Walk So Silently | Hand to Earth – The Crow
 
18.11
Sat.
7:00 PM
NFM, Main Hall, reversed stage
Once upon a Time in New Orleans
Matylda Gerber & Jazz Ensemble
19.11
Sun.
10:00 AM
NFM, Main Hall
Once upon a Time in New Orleans
Matylda Gerber & Jazz Ensemble
19.11
Sun.
12:30 PM
NFM, Main Hall
Samora Pinderhughes – Grief – cancelled
 
19.11
Sun.
8:00 PM
NFM, Main Hall, reversed stage
Marta Warelis & Frank Rosaly – Musical Meditation - premiere
 
23.11
Thu.
7:00 PM
NFM, Red Hall
Jakob Bro with Palle Mikkelborg and Marilyn Mazur
 
25.11
Sat.
7:00 PM
NFM, Main Hall, reversed stage
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Charles Lloyd's 85th birthday
20th Jazztopad Festival Finale
26.11
Sun.
7:00 PM
NFM, Main Hall