Smooth Gentlemen

The Smooth Gentlemen are three veteran musicians from the Polish music scene. Their music is a blend of Blues and Soul. Sometimes smooth, sometimes explosive, but always energetic! The band consists of Bartek Szopinski, (acclaimed pianist, Hammond organist, composer, 11 times winner of “Pianist of the year” statuette awarded in the “Blues TOP” survey), Milosz Szulkowski - drums, and Piotr Bienkiewicz - guitar. This combination of musicians are an exciting new band with lots of depth and experience.
Their new album were recorded at one of the best European recording studios „RecPublica”, and produced by John Clifton - well experienced California soul/blues producer.

Leader -Bartłomiej Szopiński - is a Polish renowned piano and Hammond organ player, composer, the tenfold winner of the “Piano Player of the Year” award in the “Blues TOP” poll.
He started his professional career in the age of 14 as the member of the then popular kids band L.O. 27. Then, as the leader of the Boogie Boys he achieved success in the USA, Canada and Western Europe. Boogie Boys were supporting act of such a great names like Shakin’ Steavens, Joe Bonamassa, Ray Manzarek (The Doors), Eric Burdon (The Animals) and Ana Popovic.
As the session musician he can be heard on several dozen records of many notable artists e.g. Big Bill Morganfield – the son of legendary Muddy Waters, Studebaker John, John Clifton, L.O.27, Jafia, Sedativa, Kasa Chorych, Hot Water. He was also invited to play live with Phil Guy (Buddy Guy’s brothera), Johnny Rawls, Kate Moss, Kara Grainger, Larry McRay, Mississippi Gospel Choir, Rod Piazza, Ron Thompson and took part in many prestigious music festivals in the USA, Canada, Japan and Europe like: International Blues Challenge (Memphis, TN), Blues From The Top Colorado, Montreal Jazz Festival, Hamamatsu World Music Festival, Baden-Baden Boogie Nights. Bartek is the originator and co-organizer of the „Polish Boogie Festival'.
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