Piano song, improvisation and modern jazz writing are the means that Maria Grapsa portrays her journey through the interior. As a classically trained, explorative jazz musician, she empowers her quintet to flow free form through original compositions; steam hard in tenor jazz and intricate, emotionally-charged cinematic ballads. Each performance unites a band at the edge of unfolding discoveries and projects shapes that are round and together – as a unit they defy dynamics from pin drop knife edge solo performances from the horns to roars from the rhythm section. Maria’s Greek roots and folk, middle-East, Latin influences, all meet the jazz tradition in a unique way. A Help-Musicians-supported artist, she is already making an impact through her latest debut album ‘Life’. For this performance, she is accompanied by a stellar ensemble of Scotland’s most gifted young musicians.
Line up
Maria Grapsa – piano/vocals/compositions
Matthew Kilner – tenor saxophone
Michael Butcher – alto saxophone
Ali Watson – double bass
Greg Irons – drums
“A highly impressive debut album from a composer and band leader who is clearly going places” All About Jazz
Piano song, improvisation and modern jazz writing are the means that Maria Grapsa portrays her journey through the interior. As a classically trained, explorative jazz musician, she empowers her quintet to flow free form through original compositions; steam hard in tenor jazz and intricate, emotionally-charged cinematic ballads. Each performance unites a band at the edge of unfolding discoveries and projects shapes that are round and together – as a unit they defy dynamics from pin drop knife edge solo performances from the horns to roars from the rhythm section. Maria’s Greek roots and folk, middle-East, Latin influences, all meet the jazz tradition in a unique way. A Help-Musicians-supported artist, she is already making an impact through her latest debut album ‘Life’. For this performance, she is accompanied by a stellar ensemble of Scotland’s most gifted young musicians.
Line up
Maria Grapsa – piano/vocals/compositions
Matthew Kilner – tenor saxophone
Michael Butcher – alto saxophone
Ali Watson – double bass
Greg Irons – drums
“A highly impressive debut album from a composer and band leader who is clearly going places” All About Jazz
