Piotr Olszewski

Dr. hab. Piotr Olszewski serves as a university professor and lecturer at the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz since 2004, teaching jazz guitar, combo ensembles, jazz listening workshops, and jazz instrument methodology. He concurrently instructs guitar classes at the A. Rubinstein State Secondary School of Music in Bydgoszcz as a certified teacher.

He earned his distinction-level graduation from the Faculty of Jazz and Popular Music at the Academy of Music in Katowice in 1993, establishing the foundation for his dual career in performance and pedagogy.

Professor Olszewski's artistic research centers on jazz interpretation and cross-genre adaptation, exemplified by his critically acclaimed 2009 album "Olszewski Bach Trio" which reconceptualizes J.S. Bach's compositions for jazz trio format. His pedagogical interests focus on jazz instrument methodology and ensemble training.

His major artistic recognitions include:

• Jazz Juniors in Kraków (1986, 1990, 1991)
• Main prize at Festival of Popular Music of Secondary Music Schools in Elbląg (1988)
• Finalist, International Jazz Improvisation Competition in Katowice (1994)
• Main prize, Marek Bliziński GUITAR CITY competition (Warsaw 1996)

As a recording artist, Olszewski has produced over a dozen albums across jazz and popular genres, collaborating with vocalists Mariusz Lubomski, Tomasz Kamiński, and Justyna Bacz. His current performance ensemble features drummer Piotr Biskupski and double bassist Grzegorz Nadolny, continuing his leadership in groups including Jazz Invitation and Electric Trio.