Report: Polish Trumpeter Tomasz Stańko Dead at 76

By DownBeat I Jul. 29, 2018

Tomasz Stańko (1942-2018)
(Photo: Andrzej Tyszko)

According to Reuters, the influential Polish trumpeter Tomasz Stańko died Sunday at the age of 76. Performers took to social media to express their appreciation for his work, which stretches back to the 1960s when Stańko performed in groups helmed by Polish pianist Krzysztof Komeda.

R.I.P. Tomasz Stanko ! Thank you for the love, inspiration and encouragement over the years. — Ambrose Akinmusire (@amBROSEire) July 29, 2018

Just heard that trumpeter Tomasz Stanko has died after a courageous fight against illness for some time. He was a unique musician with deep feelings and a gentle soul. #tomaszstanko — Dave Holland (@TheDaveHolland) July 29, 2018

Read an interview from the DownBeat archives with the trumpeter here. DB

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