Artist Info: Omasta

Omasta is a contemporary jazz ensemble from Kraków, Poland, known for blending traditional jazz with hip-hop, jazz-funk, and street culture influences. Formed over several years and officially debuting in February 2024 with a tribute concert to producer J Dilla, the quintet quickly gained attention for its rich, groove-oriented sound featuring heavy drums, deep bass, melodic horns, piano, and wind instruments.

The band’s name comes from a regional Kraków dialect word meaning “fat added to food for flavor [read more...]