About
Michał Skwierczyński is a Polish jazz guitarist, composer, and educator, actively engaged in the international music scene. Based in Basel, Switzerland, he is known for his lyrical improvisation and nuanced harmonic sense.
He studied at two renowned institutions — the Frost School of Music in Miami and Jazzcampus in Basel — earning a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in jazz pedagogy. Currently, he continues his studies in composition. Over the years, he has learned from artists such as Lionel Loueke, Brad Mehldau, Jeff Ballard, Jorge Rossy, and Lage Lund, among others.
In the first half of 2026, Michał will release his debut album Consistency, recorded in a quartet with Lorenzo Vitolo (piano), Yosuke Doki (drums), and Grzegorz Włodarczyk (double bass). The album is produced by acclaimed guitarist and ECM artist Wolfgang Muthspiel.
A core member of the prominent Basel Jazz Orchestra, Michał is an active guitarist and improviser on the Swiss jazz scene. His collaborations include projects such as the Tian Long Li Quartet, Yosuke Doki Trio, and Lucio Marelli Hammond Action. Alongside his performing work, he shares his experience through teaching guitar and improvisation both privately and at a music school.
“Michał Skwierczyński is one of those guitarists who speak the language of music like a native. His playing is honest, fluid and beautiful. I spent a few years teaching him at the Jazzcampus in Basel and was deeply impressed by his profound understanding of the instrument. I cannot recommend him highly enough, as he has a unique artistic voice — a quality that I believe is the most essential in a musician. Moreover, he is a gifted composer and a humble young artist.” — Lionel Loueke