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Nigel Kennedy is a British violinist and composer who was born on December 28, 1956, in Brighton, England. He grew up in a musical family, with his mother being a pianist and his father a cellist. Kennedy began playing the violin at the age of seven and was soon recognized as a prodigy. He studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School and later at the Juilliard School in New York. Kennedy's career took off in the 1980s when he became known for his innovative interpretations of classical music. He was particularly interested in the works of Johann Sebastian Bach and recorded several albums of his music. Kennedy's performances were characterized by his unconventional style, which included wearing punk rock clothing and playing with a rock band. In addition to his classical work, Kennedy has also explored other genres of music, including jazz and folk. He has collaborated with musicians such as Jaz Coleman, Jeff Beck, and Robert Plant. Kennedy has also composed his own music, including the album "Kafka" which was released in 1996. Jerzy Bawol is a Polish accordionist and composer who was born on May 1, 1967, in Krakow, Poland. He began playing the accordion at the age of six and went on to study at the Academy of Music in Krakow. Bawol's music is influenced by traditional Polish folk music as well as jazz and classical music. Bawol is best known for his work with the band "Kroke," which he co-founded in 1992. The band's music is a fusion of Jewish and Polish folk music, and they have released several albums, including "Ten Pieces to Save the World" and "Out of Sight." Bawol's accordion playing is a key element of the band's sound, and he has also composed many of their songs. Tomasz Kukurba is a Polish violist, violinist, and composer who was born on August 22, 1967, in Krakow, Poland. He began playing the violin at the age of six and later switched to the viola. Kukurba studied at the Academy of Music in Krakow and later at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. Kukurba is known for his work with the band "Kroke," which he joined in 1997. He has also collaborated with other musicians, including Nigel Kennedy and Tomasz Lato. Kukurba's music is influenced by traditional Polish folk music as well as classical and jazz music. He has composed many of the songs for "Kroke," and his viola playing is a key element of the band's sound. Tomasz Lato is a Polish percussionist and composer who was born on August 15, 1971, in Krakow, Poland. He began playing the drums at the age of six and later studied at the Academy of Music in Krakow. Lato's music is influenced by traditional Polish folk music as well as jazz and classical music. Lato is best known for his work with the band "Kroke," which he joined in 1997. He has also collaborated with other musicians, including Nigel Kennedy and Tomasz Kukurba. Lato's percussion playing is a key element of the band's sound, and he has also composed many of their songs. Together, these four musicians have created a unique sound that blends traditional Polish folk music with classical and jazz influences. Their work with "Kroke" has earned them international acclaim, and they have performed at festivals and concerts around the world. Their music is characterized by its virtuosity, improvisation, and emotional depth.

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