Judyta Pisarczyk – Fickle. Album release: April 24, 2026 (SJRecords 091)

The album is available on CD and as a WAV Hi-Res download (24/44.1) with artwork.

“Fickle” is a story about unpredictability and changeability—in emotions, thoughts, events, and sounds.

"'Fickle' represents a stunning testament of Pisarczyk and her Quartet's unwavering talents.  An album elegantly composed and exquisitely performed, the ensemble's affections for traditional jazz sensibilities are fully on display and captured wonderfully on tracks throughout the album."

- Imran Mirza (Blue in Green Radio)

This is the title of the third album by the multi-award-winning and increasingly acclaimed vocalist Judyta Pisarczyk. For this project, she invited outstanding musicians of the younger generation, who together form the Judyta Pisarczyk Quartet: Franciszek Raczkowski (piano), Alan Wykpisz (double bass), and Grzegorz Pałka (drums). The members of the quartet have performed on jazz stages across Europe, Asia, and North America, collaborating with renowned artists such as Dave Liebman, Randy Brecker, and Bobby McFerrin.

The album features six original compositions by the bandleader, who also wrote the lyrics in English. The exceptions are “Revival” and “Anticipation”, with lyrics by Dominika Rusinowska. The program is complemented by jazz standards—Invitation and 'Round Midnight—presented in fresh, unconventional arrangements. The quartet’s interplay is rooted in dialogue and deep listening, while each musician’s individuality is reflected in distinctive interpretations.

This is music that does not seek definitive answers—it invites attentive listening and personal interpretation instead.

Line-up:
Judyta Pisarczyk – vocals
Franciszek Raczkowski – piano
Alan Wykpisz – double bass
Grzegorz Pałka – drums

Judyta Pisarczyk is a vocalist, composer, lyricist, and educator. She is the winner of the Best Vocalist award at the international “Johnny Răducanu” Jazz Festival in Romania, Grand Prix winner of the Ladies’ Jazz Festival in Gdynia, and recipient of 3rd place in the JAZZ TOP 2025 poll by Jazz Forum magazine in the “New Hope” category. Since 2017, she has been actively performing with her own quartet as well as with leading figures of the Polish and international music scene. She has appeared on stage alongside one of the greatest vocalists of all time—Bobby McFerrin.

She has performed at prestigious jazz festivals across Europe, including Kaunas Jazz (Lithuania), Amersfoort World Jazz Festival (Netherlands), Jazz Time (Estonia), Rīgas Ritmi (Latvia), Sicilia Jazz Festival (Italy), Jazz w Ruinach, Kartuzy Jazz Bass Days, and Jazz z Wami (Poland). Her discography includes the live album Koncert w Trójce (2018), Just Let Me Fly (2025), and several guest appearances.

“This album presents Judyta Pisarczyk as a mature, grounded vocalist who is not afraid to lead her band, set the pace, and shape the means of expression.”

“Whether it is her own repertoire, borrowed material, or co-created works—Judyta unifies everything with her excellent feeling and the lightness of her scat.”

“Fickle is, for me, a highly anticipated release—a valuable voice on the Polish jazz scene, where female bandleaders are still not sufficiently recognized. This album has all the qualities to change that. Compositions such as the title track, Confession, Anticipation, or the highly eclectic Transience prove it.”

“Judyta’s voice captivates, attracts like a magnet, and guides the listener away from everyday reality.”

“The repertoire of Fickle is well-balanced, thoughtfully constructed, yet spacious. The album gains with every listen. I recommend it to all jazz fans—orthodox listeners, conservatives, and beginners alike. This is the kind of record through which one should discover jazz rooted in the tradition. For me, Fickle is exactly such a classic.”

— Adam Dobrzyński (Ale Muzyka, Jazz Forum 2026)

Photo credit: Michał Lichtański

Contact:
Judyta Pisarczyk
pisarczykjudyta@gmail.com