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African American, Cassandra Wilson, Clarence Penn, Federico Gonzalez Peña, Gregoire Maret, Harmonica, James Genus, Matt Pierson, Raul Midón, Swiss
SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE CASSANDRA WILSON, MARCUS MILLER, RAUL MIDÓN, & TOOTS THIELEMANS, AMONG OTHERS
Grégoire Maret | Grégoire Maret
“He’s one of the most creative musicians around.” – Herbie Hancock
Over the course of the past decade, Grégoire Maret has emerged as a unique and compelling new voice across a wide spectrum of the modern jazz world. That his chosen instrument – the harmonica – is a relative rarity in the genre is one element in his singular sound, but far from the whole explanation. After all, the extensive list of heavy-hitters who have enlisted him for their own projects is unparalleled: Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Cassandra Wilson, and Marcus Miller are some of his most prominent employers, none of whom have the patience to employ novelty for novelty’s sake.
LISTEN TO STREAMING TRACKS FROM THE ALBUM
O Amor E O Meu Pais | Travels | (Children’s Suite) Children’s Song
“Grégoire Maret is an exceptional young musician who is taking the harmonica to an exciting new place in jazz.” – Pat Metheny Continue reading
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