Gabriel Grossi Quartet

Gabriel Grossi Quartet

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  • country:Brazil
  • style(s):Instrumental, Jazz
  • label:not signed
  • type:Trio, Quartet
  • gender:male
  • instrumentation:instrumental, jazz combo
  • artist posted by:Pellegrino Live Music

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Gabriel Grossi is considered one of the greatest harmonica players in the world, developing unusual paths for the insertion of his instrument into the rich universe of Brazilian music.

Although young, Gabriel has an extensive trajectory. In addition to his well established solo career he is, since 2005, member of the Hamilton de Holanda Quintet, winner of the 2007 Tim prize and Latin Grammy Awards finalist for three consecutive times. He collaborated in important projects like touring with the late clarinetist Paulo Moura, with whom he played from 2003 until his death, and the singers Zelia Duncan and Beth Carvalho, with whom he recorded CDs and DVDs.

His debut album, “Diz Que Fui Por Aí” received praises for musical composition and arrangement s. The second, “Afinidade” (a duet with the great guitarist Marco Pereira), and the third, “Arapuca” (inspired by the universe of forró) also won critical and audience acclaim, showing that it is possible to combine the tradition of instrumental music with popular taste, promoting his name for national recognition.

In 2009 he formed his trio with Guilherme Ribeiro (piano) and Sergio Machado (drums). With this lineup Gabriel recorded “Horizonte”, an album composed during the tour that he performed with the renowned trombonist Raul de Souza. In 2011 he released the CD “Zibididi” with award-winning guitarist Diego Figueiredo, album composed exclusively of new material.

In 2012, Gabriel released two more works, the CD “Villa Lobos Popular”, a duo with pianist Amilton Godoy (Zimbo Trio) and the album “Realejo” with accordionist Bebe Kramer. His last work was released in 2013 and titled “Urbano”, with modern themes and a modern approach within the universe of the harmonica. With 8 albums released, recordings and concerts with big names from Brazilian and worldwide music like: Hermeto Pascoal, Chico Buarque, Ivan Lins, Leila Pinheiro, João Donato, Dave Matthews, Guinga, Lenine, Djavan, Milton Nascimento, Dominguinhos, Maria Bethania, Ney and Hamilton de Holanda and others. Touring around the world, Gabriel collects an extensive curriculum adding unique experience, receiving accolades from the ones who really knows what they are talking about:

Toots Thielemans said: “I was very impressed with Gabriel Grossi. he is a harmonica player who plays with great ease, and a musician of great explosion. I was also struck by his compositions and his mastery of Brazilian language.”

“He’s a spectacular harmonica player, a musician with a strong personality driven by a passion for music and the harmonica - it fills me with pride to be part of this brilliant CD (Diz Que Fui Por aí)” - Mauricio Einhorn, his former teacher.