Kilogram Records

Kilogram Records is an independent Polish record label based in Gdańsk, part of the Tricity metropolitan area. It was founded in 2001 by the Polish saxophonist and clarinettist Mikołaj Trzaska and his wife. The label is stylistically oriented towards improvised music, presenting a broad and diverse spectrum that ranges from subtle ambient and contemporary music shades, through flirtations with ethnic music, to fiery free jazz. Kilogram Records places great emphasis on the graphic design of its releases, believing that good music requires a special visual setting. The catalogue includes numerous albums by Mikołaj Trzaska with various groups, as well as work by other musicians and ensembles such as Tomasz Gwinciński, the drum duo Macio Moretti/Paul Wirkus, a trio featuring Hasse Poulsen and Mark Sanders, and the group Pole with Michał Górczyński. The label is active in organising and promoting concerts, and its releases are distributed through Bandcamp and other channels. Since its founding, Kilogram Records has been a significant platform for the Polish and international improvised music scene, documenting collaborations and projects that often cross borders. The label's website features news about premieres, upcoming concerts, and its catalogue. With a history spanning over two decades, Kilogram Records continues to support adventurous and uncompromising music.

Kilogram Records was founded in 2001 in the Tricity area of Poland by the Polish saxophonist and clarinettist Mikołaj Trzaska and his wife. The label emerged from the vibrant Polish improvised music scene and was established to document and promote adventurous music that often fell outside the mainstream. From its inception, Kilogram Records focused on improvised music, free jazz, and related genres, releasing albums by Trzaska's various groups as well as other artists. The label's catalogue grew to include work by musicians such as Tomasz Gwinciński, the drum duo Macio Moretti/Paul Wirkus, a trio with Hasse Poulsen and Mark Sanders, and the group Pole with Michał Górczyński. In 2008, the label was involved in the tour of the Resonance Ensemble, which led to the formation of the Inner Ear quartet, a project initiated by Ken Vandermark. Kilogram Records has consistently emphasised the visual aspect of its releases, collaborating with graphic designers to create distinctive packaging. The label is based in Gdańsk and remains active in the Polish and international improvised music community, organising concerts and releasing new music. Over the years, it has built a reputation for artistic integrity and has become a key platform for free jazz and experimental music in Poland.

• 2008

  Involvement in the Resonance Ensemble tour leads to the formation of the Inner Ear quartet.

• 2001

  Kilogram Records founded by Mikołaj Trzaska and his wife in the Tricity area, Poland.

Independent label dedicated to improvised music, free jazz, and related genres, with a strong emphasis on artistic quality and graphic design.

• Albums by Mikołaj Trzaska

  Releases featuring the label founder's various groups and projects.

• Inner Ear quartet

  A quartet formed after the 2008 Resonance Ensemble tour, initiated by Ken Vandermark.

• Tomasz Gwinciński releases

  Albums by the Polish guitarist and composer.

• Macio Moretti/Paul Wirkus duo

  Drum duo releases.

• Pole group

  Group featuring Michał Górczyński.

1. 1Kilogram Records official websitekilogram.pl
2. 2Kilogram Records on Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Kilogram Records on Dutch Wikipedianl.wikipedia.org