Mazzoll Story By Emiter - Responsio Mortifera

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Review by Iain Tait

Responsio Mortifera by Mazzoll: A Deep Dive into Avant-Garde Jazz Brilliance Released in 2012 under Poland’s Osso Publisher, Responsio Mortifera is not your run-of-the-mill jazz album. Spearheaded by Mazzoll with Emiter steering the production ship, this record dives headfirst into free improvisation and avant-garde jazz, creating a soundscape that feels both chaotic and deliberate. If you’re looking for something predictable or easy-listening, this ain’t it—but if you want an auditory experience that challenges your brain and stirs your soul, buckle up. Mazzoll wears about ten hats here—composer, lyricist, bass clarinet wizard, vocalist, producer of sorts—but what stands out most is how every track seems to breathe its own life. The collaboration with Emiter adds layers of sonic experimentation through mastering, sampling, and sound design, making the album feel like a living organism rather than just a collection of songs. Tracks That Stuck With Me Let’s zoom in on two tracks that really left their mark: 1. "Tak, Tak (Czyli Responsio Mortifera)" This one hits different. Right off the bat, the bass clarinet work grabs you—it's raw, almost primal, but there’s a strange beauty in its unpredictability. Mazzoll’s vocals float somewhere between haunting and hypnotic, pulling you deeper into the chaos. What makes this track unforgettable isn’t just the technical skill; it’s the way it builds tension without ever fully resolving it. It leaves you hanging, questioning whether you should feel uneasy or at peace. That ambiguity sticks with you long after the last note fades. 2. "Gdy Otwiera Się Niebo" There’s a moment early in this track where everything drops out except for a faint hum and some distant, almost alien-like sounds courtesy of Emiter’s sampler work. Then BAM—the bass clarinet roars back in like a storm rolling over the horizon. It’s dramatic as hell and feels cinematic in scope. You don’t need to understand Polish to get the emotional weight of this piece—it speaks straight to your gut. By the end, you’re left wondering if heaven opening could actually sound like this: disorienting, beautiful, and slightly terrifying all at once. Why It Works (Mostly) The album thrives because it doesn’t try too hard to please everyone. Some tracks might lose listeners who crave structure, but that’s kind of the point. Albums like Responsio Mortifera remind us why jazz can be so damn exciting—it’s messy, personal, and unapologetically human. Sure, there are moments when things veer close to self-indulgence, but even those missteps add character. What surprised me most? How much fun it was to listen to despite its heaviness. Free improvisation often gets labeled as pretentious or inaccessible, but Mazzoll and Emiter prove otherwise. They create space for joy amidst the complexity, sneaking in playful textures and quirky samples that make you crack a smile when you least expect it. Final Thought If I had to sum up Responsio Mortifera, I’d say it’s less of an album and more of an adventure—one that demands patience but rewards curiosity. And honestly? Listening to it felt like eavesdropping on someone else’s fever dream. Weird? Absolutely. But also kinda wonderful. So yeah, props to Mazzoll and Emiter for crafting something that refuses to fit neatly into any box. Just don’t hit play unless you’re ready to embrace the unexpected—and maybe question your sanity along the way.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Ostatnie Słowo
Mój Krzyż
... I Nie Ma Nic?
Czekając Na Golgotę
Idąc Do Domu
..
Pojednanie
Rozmowy S Catem
Świętych Obcowanie
Gdy Otwiera Się Niebo
Tak, Tak (Czyli Responsio Mortifera)
Miejsce Spotkania
To Ja! - Miś

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Catalog Numbers

SN:19/2012

Labels

Osso Publisher

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album

Credits

RoleCredit
Lyrics ByMazzoll
Music ByMazzoll
Composed ByMazzoll
Bass ClarinetMazzoll
VocalsMazzoll
LeaderMazzoll
Recording SupervisorMazzoll
ProducerEmiter
Mastered ByEmiter
SamplerEmiter
ToyEmiter
Sound DesignerEmiter

Notes

Released in digipack.

About Mazzoll Story By Emiter

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Polish clarinetist/bass clarinetist, composer. Creator of the yass concept (polish music style). B. December 19, 1968, Gdańsk, Poland.

Real Name

    • Jerzy Mazolewski

Name Vars

  • J. Mazzoll
  • JM
  • Jerzy Mazolewski
  • Jerzy Mazzol
  • Jerzy Mazzolewski
  • Jerzy Mazzoll
  • Mazz
  • Yeshy Mazzoll

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the album *Responsio Mortifera* by Mazzoll, released in 2012, is a one-of-a-kind jazz masterpiece from Poland? It blends free improvisation and avant-garde jazz, with Mazzoll not only composing and playing bass clarinet but also handling vocals, lyrics, and even leading the project. What’s wild is how Emiter, the producer, took on multiple roles like sound design, mastering, and sampling, giving the album its unique edge. Tracks like *"Mój Krzyż"* and *"Gdy Otwiera Się Niebo"* feel like a journey through raw emotion and experimental sounds. It’s like they created an entire universe of music with just two people at the core. Pretty cool, right?