Sad news is coming from the world of music. A well-known and beloved musician has passed away.

Ireneusz Kowalewski is dead.

As reported by the „Super Express” portal, the Polish jazz scene is in mourning. All after the death of the outstanding musician Ireneusz Kowalewski, who for years popularized jazz music in our country. Kowalewski recently battled pancreatic cancer. He died at the age of 70.

Ireneusz Kowalewski has died

The Polish jazz scene bids farewell to an outstanding musician. Ireneusz Kowalewski has died at the age of 70. He promoted this musical genre among successive generations of musicians, becoming its unparalleled ambassador.

As „Super Express” reminds, Kowalewski was also the originator and creator of the Jazz Oscars and the President of the Jazz Association “Melomani”. The tragic information about the artist's death was provided by his co-worker in a conversation with the Polish Press Agency.

Ireneusz Kowalewski died on February 11. The cause of the artist's death was pancreatic cancer, which he had been battling for some time.

Co-workers Say Goodbye music

The death of Ireneusz Kowalski has had a huge impact on the jazz world. Social media has been flooded with farewells, reminiscences, and expressions of gratitude for his contribution to promoting jazz music.

„He was someone who could unite people around the values ​​he loved. A colorful man, full of passion and incredible energy. It's hard to come to terms with this loss… Ireneusz left behind a legacy that will live on in our hearts– wrote composer Maciej Pawłowski on social media.

The Mayor of Łódź, Hanna Zdanowska, emphasized that Kowalewski was a man full of passion. She also called him a „man with a vision” who was always devoted to music.

We express our condolences to the family, loved ones and friends of Ireneusz Kowalewski.