Tomasz Chyła

Tomasz Chyła is a violinist, composer, conductor, and jazz drummer who holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree. He is an active staff member at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk, Faculty of Choral Conducting, Church Music, Artistic Education, Rhythmics and Jazz, teaching jazz percussion and instrumental ensembles since 2005. His career spans over two decades, with significant achievements in jazz and choral music.

He studied choral conducting under Prof. Marek Rocławski and jazz violin with Maciej Afanasjew at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk, graduating in 1995 with a Master’s in percussion and completing a pedagogical program in 2001. In 2016, he earned his PhD in Musical Arts, specializing in jazz percussion.

Dr. Chyła’s research interests focus on Jazz Composition, Choral Conducting Techniques, and Artistic Education. He is the founder of the Tomasz Chyła Quintet, which released albums like Eternal Entropy and Circlesongs, the latter nominated for the Fryderyk Award and hailed as the best jazz album by JazzPress and Jazz Forum. His work bridges jazz improvisation, symphonic arrangements, and contemporary chamber music.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Grand Prix at the 40th International Jazz Juniors Competition (2016)
• Fryderyk Award nominations (2018, 2019)
• Gdańsk City Award for Young Creators (2018)
• Jazz Melomani Grand Prix (2019)
• Gold album certification for Przemek Dyakowski's 'Melisa' (2008)

As an educator, he mentors jazz musicians and leads instrumental ensembles, contributing to Poland’s artistic community through festivals, recordings, and collaborations with international artists like Logan Richardson and Leszek Możdżer. His interdisciplinary approach spans violin, drums, and conducting, with a focus on cross-genre innovation.