Mariusz Klimek

Mariusz Klimek is a Professor at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk, specializing in jazz vocal performance at the Faculty of Choral Conducting, Church Music, Artistic Education, Rhythmics and Jazz. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (2010) and a Doctor Habilitated (2014) from the same institution.

• Doctor of Musical Arts (2010), Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music
• Doctor Habilitated (2014), Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw

His research and artistic work spans jazz, vocal performance, musical theatre, and artistic education. He has collaborated with composers like Karol Szymanowski and Witold Lutosławski, reviving the latter's works under the pseudonym Derwid.

Key artistic contributions include: performances at international festivals, 8 CDs (e.g., 'Live in Concert 2010,' 'Derwid – Lutoslawski’s Concealed Portrait'), and poetry/music books like 'Behind the Curve' and 'Piano – Vocal. Volume II.' His discography has received awards such as the Platinum Star (2010) and Golden Microphone (2012, 2013).