Janusz Muniak , legendary Polish saxophonist, was born in 1941. 

In 60.ties and 70 ties he was a member of famous groups led by world known Polish jazz artists - Krzysztof Komeda, Tomasz Stanko and Andrzej Trzaskowski. Muniak grew up in Krakow - artistic and jazz center performing regularly at well known jazz clubs Helikon, Piwnica pod Baranami and Pod Jaszczurami then by the end of 60ties .moved to Warsaw. Since 1976. Muniak led his own bands co-operating with top Polish musicians like Wojciech Karolak, Marek Blizinski, Kazimierz Jonkisz as well as talented younger generation. 

From 1992 Muniak runs in Krakow his own jazz club "U Muniaka" which gained international reputation as a daily open music center for classical jazz . During last 17 years hundreds of famous international stars like Wynton Marsalis, Lee Konitz, Randy Bracker, Nigel Kennedy , Larry Coryell and young top musicians performed and visited club "U Muniaka".

In nearly his 50. years career Muniak performed at many famous clubs and festivals in Europe and USA performing with giants of jazz like Hank Jones, Lee Konitz, Charlire Ventura, Don Cherry, Freddie Hubbard, Rusty Jones , great Turkish pianist Tuna Otenel and many others. 

Muniak , known from his deep, lyrical sound, is called "Heart of Polish jazz" . Another legendary Polish pianist and saxophonist Wlodzimierz Nahorny named his song recorded and published in 1968 :"Muniak's heart"