Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM – 2 set(s) of music
Line-up:
Maria Grapsa – Piano
Anna Chai – Tenor Saxophone
Luke Chakrabarti – Alto Saxophone
Theo Malka-Wishart – Double Bass
Anmol Mohara – Drums
About
Maria Grapsa Debut Album Launch + New Remixes Release Party
Piano song, improvisation and modern jazz writing are the means that Maria portrays her journey through the interior. As a classically trained, explorative jazz musician, she empowers her ensemble 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 music is a captivating blend of her Greek heritage, Middle Eastern, folk, Latin influences, and the timeless jazz tradition. A multi-award-winning artist, she has already been making an impact with her debut album, LIFE: A highly assured and engaging debut, from a composer and bandleader who is clearly going places. Enticing and contemporary blend of cinematic, classical & middle-eastern themes. All in all, a remarkable debut. (All About Jazz).
For this performance, she is accompanied by a stellar, multi-international ensemble of the UK’s most gifted young musicians, delivering a captivating mix of tracks from her latest album alongside exciting, unreleased material. Watch out for the New Remixes Release celebrations landing on the same day.