Krzysztof Komeda
Composer

Krzysztof Komeda Net Worth

Krzysztof Komeda was a Polish jazz artist born on April 27, 1931. He adopted the stage name Komeda to avoid running into trouble with the Communist government, which disapproved of jazz music. He is best known for his work scoring films such as "The Fearless Vampire Killers," "Knife in the Water," and "Cul-de-Sac."
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 27, 1931
Birth Place Poland
Age 89 YEARS OLD
Died On Apr 23, 1969 (age 37)
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $1.5 Million (2024)

About

Jazz Artist who scored "The Fearless Vampire Killers," "Knife in the Water," "Cul-de-Sac," and many other films. He adopted Komeda as his stage name to avoid running afoul of the Communist government's disapproval of jazz music.

Before Fame

He studied Medicine at Poznań's Medical Academy, where he graduated in 1956 with a medical Doctor diploma. His specialty was otolaryngology.

Trivia

His 1965 album "Astigmatic" was regarded as one of the most influential European jazz albums, contributing to the shift away from American-dominated jazz.

Family Life

His family entered him into music lessons while he was still young, nurturing his dream to become a famous virtuoso.

Associated With

His most famous collaboration was with Director Roman Polanski on "Rosemary's Baby" from 1968.

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