Maciej Hrybowicz

Maciek is an eclectic guitarist from London, who recently moved to New Zealand where he lives with his wife. He currently produces records for Kiwi artists, plays live music in and around Hamilton and has performed at several jazz and blues music festivals in the very short time since his arrival here. Maciek’s performance at the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival led to this quote from Sam Edwards of Waikato Times (23rd Feb 2015): “…delivering a virtuoso and musically informed lesson in guitar” Maciek’s early influence was the “British Invasion” pop music which he first heard on Radio Luxembourg, since it was virtually impossible to get the original records in his birthplace communist Poland. Then he heard Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix, which provided instant motivation to learn the guitar. Later, Miles Davis and the plethora of electric jazz stars like Herbie Hancock, Weather Report, Return To Forever, Mahavishnu Orchestra etc. contributed further highs of musical inspiration. More recently, Maciek has been delving into earlier era of blues and jazz as well as listening to various musics from around the Globe. Maciek’s latest project is his solo album AWA inspired by the three rivers that have formed anchors at differing times in his life and by the unequalled beauty/nature of Aotearoa New Zealand and indigenous Maōri culture. AWA forms the soundtrack for Maciek’s sensual experience/awakening of this Pacific Island.This album will awaken your senses and become your soundtrack for Aotearoa New Zealand.