Michał Urbaniak

Violinist, saxophonist, bandleader, composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist, born 22 January 1943 in Warsaw, Poland.

Started his career in Poland and Scandinavia in the 1960's and formed the [i]Michał Urbaniak Group[/i] in Poland in 1969. Emigrated to the USA in 1973, and formed [i]Fusion[/i] in 1974. Has worked as a session musician with many jazz greats such as [a=Herbie Hancock], [a=Weather Report] and [a=Miles Davis].

He was married to [a=Urszula Dudziak].

Note the PAN uses a polish letter "ł" in first name. If not present on release please use Michal Urbaniak ANV.