Jazz Juniors – 14th Competition for Young and Debuting Jazz Bands

The poster by Piotr Kunce for Jazz Juniors ’89 – 14th Competition for Young and Debuting Jazz Bands at Kraków’s “Rotunda” depicts a half-naked child-like figure treated as a hybrid of human and instrument: in place of a head we see a trumpet bell, the torso is girdled by piston valves, and the lower body tapers into a mouthpiece. The color-tinted halftone body contrasts with the white background and the massive vertical “JAZZ JUNIORS” lettering, giving the composition a clear, rhythmic poster layout. Juxtaposing an innocent child’s form with the heavy metal machinery of the instrument symbolizes the moment when young musicians enter the jazz world—the body becomes a conduit for sound, and coming-of-age intertwines with artistic debut. A minimalist color palette and surreal montage create an impression that is mildly provocative yet playful, hinting that music starts “from an early age.” Altogether, the design mirrors the competition’s character: energetic, uncompromising, and focused on fresh, student-driven creativity.