Szymon Kataszek (1898-1943), was a Polish-Jewish composer, bandleader, pianist, a pioneer of Polish jazz. Born in Warsaw 1898; studied piano at the Warsaw Music Institute and Rome's St. Cecilia Academy. He returned to Poland and first worked as an organist in St. Trinity Church, while also playing piano in nightclubs.
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About this person
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1943 · aged 44
Written about in
6 languages
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