Polish born, Melbourne-based; Katarzyna is a pianist, composer, arranger, producer and band leader. Inspired by Andrea Keller’s Wave Rider and Linda Oh’s Aventurine she formed her first major group the Katarzyna Wiktorski Octet in 2019. Fusing an unconventional string quartet with a piano-sax jazz quartet, her music is influenced by classical, jazz, film music and contemporary sensibilities. Kat’s music explores light and dark landscapes that create an emotional, ornate listening experience.