Born March 27, 1936 in Kalisz, died May 7, 2024 in Warszawa. Polish jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, conductor, journalist and music critic. His nickname Ptaszyn translates as "Bird". Professional debut at the International Jazz Festival in Sopot ([l556411]) with the quintet of [a282438] in 1956, performing as a clarinetist and saxophonist. Appeared with the International Newport Band at the [l318621] in 1958. Later that year he joined the Jazz Believers and the group of [a434960]. He led the [url=https://www…