Leszek Jan Pasternak Leader of the "BlackJan" group.
There are many opportunities for musicians in Norway, both for professionals and amateurs. The country is famous for its many music festivals that take place throughout the year, such as the Stavanger Chamber Music Festival, the Ultima New Music Festival in Oslo and the Molde Jazz Music Festival. In addition, there are many music clubs and stages that allow local and foreign artists to perform.
Poles who immigrate to Norway often take advantage of these opportunities and engage in various musical projects. Some of them form music bands and play concerts in music clubs, others participate in jam sessions and recording sessions. Many people also decide to learn to play new instruments or improve their musical skills in music schools.
Let's get to know our hero of today's article better. Leszek Jan Pasternak Leader of the "BlackJan" group
Hello.
I came to Norway in May 2005. Directly to Halden. It was supposed to be an adventure for a while and that's how I stayed To this day, ie 18 years have passed.
I currently live in Tistedal, but it is practically connected to Halden. A few years ago I bought a flat and I live with everyone
family here in Norway. Over time, I learned Norwegian and started a sole proprietorship company. I met many nice people of different nationalities. In 2019, my Norwegian friend Glenn, whom I knew a few years earlier (professor, lecturer at the university), he is the bassist in the band "Sacral Disorder" from Halden.
He talked me into performing as one of the special guests at their concert in April 2019. at the “Feelgood” club in Halden.
"BlackJan" band
I let myself be persuaded and that's where I was drawn in that I started looking for friends for a band that I wanted to set up before the concert. Thanks to friends I found drummer Darek, then guitarist Michał and bassist Ernestas Litwin, whom I met once at work.
And that's how the band "BlackJan" was created very quickly. We played concerts, and as it turned out, they were well received. Over time, the composition changed. We said goodbye to Michał, as it happens in rock groups, and Adam Szpak joined us. We have been playing like this for 5 years at various events. From 2022 I started recording my songs in studio. All the songs are written by me and the music too. He has been writing and composing since high school, throughout his life. I record some old and new songs. Just in February, I finished recording the last song for the release of the album titled "My life is music".
There are 8 tracks on the album with different vibes. It's rock and a bit rock-sentimental. I am a musician, I play the guitar, piano and a few other instruments. I invite you to my Live program where I will present my album.
Greetings
Leszek Jan Pasternak
Leader of the group “BlackJan” 🎤🎸🤠
To sum up, Norway offers many opportunities for musicians, and Poles who emigrate to this country can take advantage of these opportunities to develop their musical passions and fulfill their dreams, as in the example of our hero.
