Biography

N S I Quartet
Members: Dawid Fortuna, Cyprian Baszyński, Bartek Prucnal, Michael Parker (14)
The four distinct personalities of trumpeter Cyprian Baszyński, saxophonist Bartek Prucnal, bassist Michael Parker, and drummer Dawid Fortuna combine to form the Krakow-based (PL/USA) jazz quartet N.S.I. Winners of both the ”Azoty Tarnow International Jazz Contest 2012” (Kenny Garret; head judge) and the prestigious 36th “Jazz Juniors” Competition. Critics often note the group’s mature sound and unique musical language. Group improvisation is emphasized in high-energy original compositions which draw from jazz tradition, the Avante-Garde, Groove and more modern musical forms and styles. The group is planning to release their first album this spring.