Marta Golka

Josef Kowalsky is a progressive jazz project led and composed for by Amsterdam-based bass player Marta Golka. The name of the band was inspired by the main character of Franz Kafka’s iconic novel “The Trial.” In their music, jazz improvisations, progressive rhythms and pop harmonies collide, forming gripping musical landscapes. The band gave their debut concert in February 2023 in front of a full house at Splendor – Amsterdam’s well-known hub for innovative music. The recording of Josef Kowalsky’s debut EP “Flares” was supported by Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst (Amsterdam Fund for the Arts) and a successful crowdfunding campaign at voordekunst.nl. “Flares” is available for purchase or streaming on all platforms.