A BIT Mo' ABOUT SABINA CZAJKOWSKA-SIMPSON
Sabina Czajkowska-Simpson stands as a powerful advocate for artists, a catalyst for their work, and a protector of their creative growth. She is an expert in facilitating projects that provide cultural enrichment to segments of the population that are not traditionally exposed to the arts. With a love for music and a deep appreciation for interdisciplinary projects, Sabina seeks to push the envelope and create innovative experiences that bring meaning and healing to the community.
Originally from Poland, Sabina lived in London in the 2010s, and then decided to immerse herself in the rich cultural life of the San Francisco Bay Area. Expressing her love for music, especially live jazz, she served as the listings editor at Jazz Services for nearly three years. Her dedication to the jazz community led to representing British Jazz at prestigious events such as JazzAhead! trade fair in Bremen, Germany and Jazz Dag in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. She passionately continues these relationships and pursues the same goals and ideals in her new environment. Now involved with non-profit organisations on both coasts of the US, she is working on international and inter-continental liaisons and projects encompassing multi-cultural collaborations and those of social significance.
Through her company, Mo' Connections, Sabina has collaborated with numerous artists, offering booking, project management, development, consultation, and career advice services. The current roster and collaborators include who-is-who of the British and European musicians and performers, including Phil Robson, Robert Mitchell, and Atom String Quartet. She values the deep connections she has fostered with these artists, resulting in a vibrant network within the art world. Notable collaborations include working with renowned, innovative musicians such as Dennis Rollins, Oran Etkin, Kasia Pietrzko, Dominic J Marshall, and Kairos 4tet, among others. She has also been involved in projects with Georgia Mancio, and Charnett Moffett.
Beyond her work in the music industry, Sabina is an art historian and critic, and has contributed to art magazines and publications. Her expertise extends to teaching, delivering lectures on art, and curating exhibitions. She has also been instrumental in creating workshop programme for the Biennale of Art for Children, showcasing her dedication to promoting artistic expression in all age groups.
Dynamic and energetic, Sabina is a catalyst for the creative growth of artists. She is known for her unwavering support for artists and her commitment to protecting their artistic freedom. Her keen collaboration on projects spanning all art forms makes her a valuable resource for career development and provides crucial support to artists in their pursuit of artistic excellence.
Sabina's incredible journey in the arts world started with an inspiring research project via the renowned Christine Tobin. Since then, she has embraced the challenges and joys of being part of the vibrant jazz community in the UK, Europe and now the US. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with fantastic musicians and present a diverse range of artists, from established legends to rising stars.
In the words of Christine Tobin,
- "Sabina is dynamic, enthusiastic and a great person to work with. Her approach combines creativity, drive and an innate passion for the music."
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Photos copyright Jon Casey, Brian O'Connor - Images of Jazz www.imagesofjazz.com, Richard Kaby, Annabelle Narey, Helena Dornellas, Anthony Statham, Monika S. Jakubowska, Tom Barnes, Dainis Kauliņš, Dusan Reljin, Rebecca Meek, Carl Hyde, Steve Cropper - published with kind permission of the musicians. Sabina's photo by Chris Taylor.