Doctoral dissertation topic: Optimal Use of Drum Set Performance Techniques in the Context of Tuning and Preparation Depending on the Stylistic Requirements of a Musical Work

Supervisor: Dr. Dariusz Kaliszuk, Associate Professor

Start of doctoral studies: 2022
Mid-term evaluation: 2023/24 — positive

“My research focuses on drum set performance techniques across the diverse musical styles in which the instrument is used today. Each style features distinct sonic demands and therefore requires an individualized approach to instrument selection, tuning, preparation, and—consequently—technique. The aim of my work is not only to characterize these relationships, but above all to reveal the artistic and expressive potential that emerges when they are consciously applied.”

Major Artistic Achievements

Competition Awards:

• Grand Prix at the Open Competition for Jazz Personality of the 56th Jazz nad Odrą Festival (with Marcin Pater Trio)

• Grand Prix and First Prize at the Jazz Juniors Festival 2018 (with Marcin Pater Trio)

• Main Prize at the Sibiu Jazz Competition 2018 (with Marcin Pater Trio)

• Main Prize at the LOTOS Jazz Festival – 21st Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa (with Andrzej Kowalski Quartet)

• 47th Klucz do Kariery Award named after Marek Karewicz (with Adam Bławicki Septet)

Festival Appearances:
Enter Enea Festival, Nišville Jazz Festival, Warsaw Summer Jazz Days, Jazz’n’Chisinau Festival, Sibiu Jazz Festival, International Festival of Jazz Pianists in Kalisz, Jazz Jantar, Jazzonalia Konin

Discography:

• Between — Marcin Pater Trio feat. Leszek Możdżer & Jakub Mizeracki

• W jednym pokoju — MÓW

• Abstrakt — Andrzej Kowalski Quartet

• Eternal Colors — Follow Dices

Links

https://youtu.be/pYb8T1zNoP0
https://youtu.be/1sjVuoZlkkA
https://www.instagram.com/adamwajdzik/