He was born in Chelmek, and until the age of 41, worked as a musician in Poland, performing with artists that include the Trio Komeda Quartet Kurylewicz.
[2] Due to illness, Byrczek stopped playing.
In 1977, he moved to the United States and was granted citizenship in 1987.
From 1952 to 1961, Byrczek studied music at Fryderyk Chopin High School and the Academy of Music in Kraków.
From 1955 to 1963, he was a jazz bassist with bands that toured extensively throughout Poland and Europe.