Marta Mathea Radwan Quintet

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Leading musician brings live jazz to Norden Farm

Bringing an eclectic mix of jazz standards, original compositions and Polish tunes in new arrangements. The Marta Mathea Radwan Quintet is at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts on Saturday 26 October at 7.30pm. Tickets are £16.

The Marta Mathea Radwan Quintet present their debut concert at Norden Farm. Marta Mathea Radwan is a Polish conductor, vocalist, arranger and workshop leader. She has been on the professional stage for over 30 years performing in Poland, Denmark and the UK.

Marta leads two of Norden Farm’s own weekly choirs. London audiences know her as a leader of several music projects including Alle Choir London, Offbeat Choirs and Scandinavian Singing Club. She has an excellent education and over 30 years experience on stage and in the music industry. Marta made her first recorded radio performance in 1984 and has worked in TV and radio constantly since then. She has worked as music director and performer for both spoken and singing voice over, and localisation dubbing of TV.

Marta is also a conductor and arranger. The Marta Mathea Radwan Quintet is her latest project in collaboration with stellar musicians: Anita Lazinska (piano), Jakub Cywinski (bass), Jakub Klimczuk (guitar) and Eric Ford (drums).

They will present songs reflecting Marta’s musical journey. From arrangements of Chopin tunes, through Polish jazz songs and American standards to her own compositions incorporating vocal improvisation and circle song technique.