Maciej, raised in a musical family in Warsaw, Poland, was inspired early on by artists like George Duke, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Antônio Carlos Jobim, and João Gilberto. Though he initially picked up guitar, Maciej always felt more at home with bass. His switch from guitar to bass was a turning point, allowing him to connect deeply with the groove between the drums and harmonic instruments–a natural fit for both his playing style and his work as a producer.
Maciej studied sound engineering at the Chopin University of Music, leading jazz and acid jazz bands before moving to Dublin in 2007. There, he taught himself electric bass and began co-organizing the Dublin Jazz Jam Sessions in 2013, where he often anchors the sessions as the main bass player, helping musicians gel and ensuring tight backing for vocalists. These sessions have honed his walking bass skills and deepened his repertoire of tunes.
In his home studio in North Dublin, Maciej takes a natural, organic approach to recording and mixing. He prefers live recordings, rather than track-by-track, capturing performances that breathe and feel authentic. His meticulous attention to microphone placement, phase alignment, and ambience allows him to mix with a blend of classical techniques and modern digital tools.
A proud moment in his career was co-writing for his band Funksters in Poland, whose members have since gone on to successful careers. These days, Maciej is excited about his collaboration with pianist Gediminas Karkauskas and drummer Riccardo Marenghi.
Looking ahead, Maciej is focused on original music creation, whether for himself or in collaboration with others. His dream is to write and release songs, helping artists bring their creative visions to life through his production work). Ultimately, it’s the act of creating something new that fuels his passion, making music the art form closest to his heart.
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