GO to https://johnstreetband.com/ for full information and bios of the artists. THE JOHN STREET BAND has taken up the tradition of the The Garden of Imagination (Ogrod Wyobrazni in the original Polish) in their new album "REIMAGINATION" (2022). REIMAGINATION is a collection of songs written many years ago and given a modern English "translation." We are extremely happy and proud to present this music composed by our own Jacek Olejnik of the band Ogrod Wyobrazni and currently the keyboardist of the American band THE JOHN STREET BAND. (Translated from Elckie Cultural Centre web page - http://eck.elk.pl/wydarzy/koncert-wspomnienie-ogrodu-wyobrazni/) WHO WAS "The Garden of Imagination (Ogrod Wyobrazni)?"– They were a progressive ensemble whose popularity peaked in Eastern Europe in the early 80's. The band is still alive in the consciousness of many people as a symbol of cultural resistance, and a peculiar phenomenon of Polish rock scene during the Cold War. Issued years after the suspension of the original band's activity, two CD's are a tangible proof of extraordinary craftsmanship and the original sound of the musicians from Ełk, Poland. Unfortunately, these recordings are practically unavailable on the market, so fans of the group must rather be satisfied with the songs made available on the internet. Despite the passage of time, stunning compositions are still fresh, and the garden's accomplishments appear as a legend. There will soon be a unique opportunity to remind listeners of this fantastic team in a series of concerts in Europe, and a new album "Reimagination" by THE JOHN STREET BAND of New Britain CT, USA. The Garden of Imagination began their career in 1976 when, under various names, the young musicians honed their skills, playing mostly classic rock music. The band's makeup has evolved a little, but each team member is worth mentioning: Jacek Olejnik – keyboards, Marek Wierzbicki – guitar, vocals, Krzysztof Osiecki – drums, percussion, Bogdan Łoś – bass guitar (later guitar), Janusz Zapolski-Downar Leszek Konstantynowicz – guitar, a little later Sławomir Chabski – drums and Władysław Jankowski – bass guitar, Henryk Piekarski – guitar. In 1979 the name of the Garden of Imagination was adopted. The largest, but not the only success, is the victory at the festival of Music of the young generation in Jarocin (1980, composed of: S. Chabski, W. Jankowski, B. Łoś, J. Olejnik, J. Zapolski-Downar). Since then, a very dynamic, but at the same time short nationwide career of the Garden began. Despite the fact that the group of fans from all over the country drove the team to the biggest events in Poland, the potential of the group did not receive the recognition that was deserved due to government restrictions on their performances. The group finally ceased to exist in the year 1983. Although in 1986 there was another reactivation attempt marked by several great concerts composed by S. Chabski, B. Łoś, J. Olejnik and Kazimierz Barlasz – vocals, and Jarosław Fiebrich – bass guitar, unfortunately, immediately after that the band definitively ceased to exist (there were still several occasional performances by Jack and Bogdan in various musical projects). THE JOHN STREET BAND: REIMAGINATION (2022) All music composed by Jacek Olejnik and English lyrics by David Lawson. Lyrical content based on original Polish lyrics by others. David Lawson: Lead vocals Jacek Olejnik: Keyboards Alan Bruce: Bass and backing vocals Stanley Grala: Drums Shawn Mangan: Guitar and backing vocals Music recorded, mixed, and mastered at Pharoah Studios by the extremely talented and quite patient Pace Ferro over a two year period. Produced by Pace Ferro and JOHN STREET Cover artwork based on "Fading Away" by Stuart Lippincott, licensed for use. Concept by JOHN STREET and presented by Michael Mangan.