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Seifert Competition

The Zbigniew Seifert International Jazz Violin Competition. The competition format is open, allowing for different musical styles, performances and compositions.

The Zbigniew Seifert International Jazz Violin Competition – SEIFERT COMPETITION. The only event of its kind in the world, where violinists, violists and cellists from around the world showcase their musical talents in improvised music.

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Richie Beirach about Zbigniew Seifert

Zbiggy was an angel who happened to land in Poland and chose the violin as a way to inspire, elevate, enchant and deliver a powerful message of passion for life. more...

Dave Liebman

My brother Richie Beirach knew Zbiggy personally, which makes his comments all the more touching. more...

Glen Moore about Zbigniew Seifert

I first heard Zbiggy on a cassette that Jeremy Steig made in Berlin in 1969.  He was playing a solo on Autumn Leaves. more...

Janusz M. Stefański about Zbigniew Seifert

Who was he to me? He was a brilliant musician! more...

Urszula Dudziak about Zbigniew Seifert

Zbyszek amazed us musicians. Our jaws dropped when we heard what he came up with.  more...

Tomasz Stańko about Zbigniew Seifert

He was first of all an outstanding violinist. Nobody plays like he did, even today with Coltrane’s technique of fourths, unlike any violin technique. (…). more...