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
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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
