Krzysztof Komeda
Krzysztof Trzciński (27 April 1931 – 23 April 1969), known professionally as Krzysztof Komeda, was a Polish film composer and jazz pianist widely regarded as one of the most influential Polish musicians. He is best known for writing the scores for Roman Polanski's films Knife in the Water (1962), Cul-de-sac (1966), The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967), and Rosemary’s Baby (1968).
Komeda's album Astigmatic (1965) is often considered one of the most important European jazz albums. British critic Stuart Nicholson describes the album as "marking a shift away from the dominant American approach with the emergence of a specific European aesthetic." Komeda is also known for blending jazz with classical and traditional Polish music.
Acting
Movie
Innocent Sorcerers
as Self (uncredited)
1960
Movie
Goodbye, Till Tomorrow
as Pianist (uncredited)
1960
Movie
Bad Luck
as Soldier (uncredited)
1960
Movie
The Ashes
as General Fiszer (uncredited)
1965
Movie
Komeda: A Soundtrack for a Life
as Self (archive footage)
2010
Movie
Jazz Talks
as Himself (uncredited)
1957
Movie
Komeda, Komeda...
as Self (archive footage)
2012
Crew
Movie
Rosemary's Baby
Original Music Composer
1968
Movie
The Fearless Vampire Killers
Original Music Composer
1967
Movie
Knife in the Water
Original Music Composer
1962
Movie
Cul-de-sac
Original Music Composer
1966
Movie
Two Men and a Wardrobe
Original Music Composer
1958
Movie
Hunger
Original Music Composer
1966
Movie
Innocent Sorcerers
Original Music Composer
1960
Movie
The Departure
Original Music Composer
1967
Movie
Mammals
Original Music Composer
1962
Movie
The Fat and the Lean
Original Music Composer
1961
Movie
When Angels Fall
Original Music Composer
1959
Movie
Goodbye, Till Tomorrow
Original Music Composer
1960