The studio album of the FOURTH FLOOR.
Founded in 2006, the group Fourth Floor is based on a non-standard set of instruments, whose core is a synthesis of the sound of vibraphone and marimba. These instruments are played by Dominik Rosłon and Jan Freicher, who have been collaborating for many years. Their telepathic understanding on stage makes the intermingling sounds of the two instruments seem a musical utterance of one soloist. The rhythm section of the group consists of bass guitarist Marcin Grabowski and drummer Radek Szarek.
An album contains Jan Freicher’s compositions for vibraphone and marimba, including Dove’s Delight
– a composition awarded in the PAS composers’ competition, published by Honey Rock, USA
recorded and mixed by Toni Hinterolzinger
HFM Studio, Germany
2010
“Frontmen on vibes and marimba (the Fourth Floor quartet) is a rarity on the contemporary jazz scene and this fact alone caused the public’s interest. When we add to it brilliant compositions, high level of technique and improvisatory skill of Jan Freicher and Dominik Rosłon, we have the answer to the question about the jury’s verdict. [Grand Prix – 43. Jazz on the Odra Festival]”
Tomasz Szachowski
JAZZ FORUM
The group was founded by guitarist Mateusz Q-rek.
This was the first album ever recorded with Jan.
Mateusz Q-rek – guitar
Bogran Hołownia – piano
Jan Freicher – vibraphone
Krzysztof Mróz – double bass
Marcin Jahr – drums
recorded in Radio Kraków Studio
The album is a compilation released on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Fryderyk Chopin.
It contains jazz interpretations of Chopin’s works performed by Polish bands:
Andrzej Jagodziński Trio
Kuba Stankiewicz / Inga Lewandowska
Fourth Floor
Jacek Pelc Trio / Krzesimir Dębski
Włodzimierz Nahorny Sextet
An ambient project of Agnieszka Sujkowska, combination of speech and music
Music composed by Jan Freicher
Agnieszka Sujkowska – speech
Jan Freicher – piano, vibraphone
Anna Kotwica – flute
Grzegorz Hoga – bassoon
Przemysław Mazur – violin
Piotr Swat – violin
Michał Szczypiorski – viola
Marcin Szczypiorski – cello
Marcin Grabowski – bass
Grzegorz Lewandowski – drums
recorded, mixed and mastered by Michał Mielnik
Radio Gdańsk Studio
Compilation including the composition “NOWA (bossa nova)” by Jan Freicher performed by Q-rek Group.
It was the first Jan’s composition aired on the Polish Radio, Smooth Jazz Cafe – broadcast by Marek Niedźwiecki.
Preformers:
CD with songs by Jan Freicher composed to lyrics by Jan Śliwa, Andrzej Zawiślak and Sławek Wolski.
Krystyna Lisowka – vocal
Jan Freicher – piano and keys
Sylwia Kurek – oboe
recorded and mixed by Dariusz Kowszewicz
Eden Studio Toruń
2009
Set of 6 CDs
A comprehensive compilation of Polish jazz music including Jan Freicher’s composition “Głębia Gołębia” performed by Fourth Floor.
Various Artists:
Virtual J@zz Reality, Marcin Oleś, Loud Jazz Band, The Jazz Age Ensemble, Jacek Kochan, Labirynt, Vitold Rek & EastWestWind, Motion Trio, Sing Sing Penelope, Ape, Konikiewicz@Transgroove, Krzysia Górniak, Filip Sojka, Włodek Pawlik Trio, RGG Trio, Simple Acoustic Trio, Krzysztof Herdzin Trio, Leszek Możdżer, Andrzej Jagodziński Trio & Giovanni Mirabassi, Adam Wendt feat. Zdzisław Kalinowski, Filip Wojciechowski Trio, Piotr Wyleżoł, Michał Kulenty / Marcin Masecki, Trio Marcina Małeckiego, Leszek Hefi Wiśniowski, Eastcom, Dominik Bukowski & Projektor, Soundcheck, Ecstasy Project Trio, Andrzej Przybielski, Dziady Żoliborskie, Alembic Consort, Meritum, Pulsarus, Chromosomos, Muariolanza, 100nka-Pink Troje, Olo Walicki, Koncert Figur Niemożliwych, Timeless, Staff, The Conception, Daniel Popiałkiewicz, Snub Cube, Marcin Olak Trio, Rejman/ Smoliński/ Klimiuk, Modern Blues Quartet, Kadabra, Kattorna, Zbigniew Namysłowski, Bartłomiej Brat Oleś, Maciek Grzywacz, Mateusz Smoczyński Quintett, Irek Głyk, Szy-Szy Kaan Jazz Group, New Bone, Kazimierz Jonkisz, Zbigniew WEGEhaupt Quartet,Big Warsaw Band, Kreszendo, Q-rek BandTake Five, Classic Jazz Quartet & Maciej Strzelczyk, Janusz Szrom, Grzegorz Karnas, Krystyna Stańko, Gabriela Kulka, Krzysztof Puma Piasecki, Agnieszka Wilczyńska, Gosia Markowska Band, Kasia Stankowska, Anna Stępniewska
