Gabriel Grossi - Plural [LP]

Cat. no: WR4829LP
Format: LP
Barcode: 5065014356586
Release Date: 25 Jul 2025
Genre: Jazz

The album 'Plural' celebrates the remarkable encounters and partnerships that have shaped Gabriel Grossi's 25-year career as a harmonica player, composer, arranger, and producer

Featuring 10 of his own compositions, Grossi's renowned virtuosity fows with deep sensitivity through various genres, refecting the solid trajectory of one of the greatest instrumentalists and most creative musicians in Brazilian music. Collaborating with prominent names from both the national and international music scenes, 'Plural' showcases Grossi's music without borders, offering the world a glimpse of his extensive career.

For this celebration, outstanding guests were invited to join the musical journey. Several tracks also highlight Grossi's sensitivity as a songwriter and lyricist. In 'Onde Nascem as Ondas', Ed Motta delivers a soulful ballad carried by his distinctive timbre. Zelia Duncan, sings a unique samba in 'Nosso Amor Vadio' with a captivating cadence. 'Chamego no Salao' captures the spirit of north-eastern Brazil and is brought to life by Lenine's vibrant voice and joyful interpretation, adding a playful tone with a jazzy touch. The art of improvisation is beautifully represented by 'Catarina e Teresa', an improvised composition created in collaboration with the legendary Hermeto Pascoal and dedicated to Grossi's twin daughters. Other tracks include 'Banzo', which showcases a rhythmic dialogue featuring Cuban pianist Omar Sosa. 'Motion', with the brilliance of both Jacob Collier and Seamus Blake, merges jazz and pop in a seamless melodic conversation.

With an open mind and without boundaries, he invites us to explore a vast musical universe, embracing art with profound emotion and passion. This is what you will hear and experience in 'Plural': a deep love for the art of sound and a profound respect for musical diversity - qualities that have defned his career.

Tracks: Motion (feat. Jacob Collier & Seamus Blake) / Nosso Amor Vadio (feat. Zelia Duncan) / Banzo (feat. Omar Sosa) / Paisagem (feat. Anat Cohen) / Hermanos (feat. Yamandu Costa) / Chamego no Salao (feat. Lenine) / Onde Nascem as Ondas (feat. Ed Motta) / Botero (feat. Eduardo Farias) / Nossa Valsa (feat. Leila Pinheiro) / Catarina e Teresa (feat. Hermeto Pascoal)