Gabriel Grossi - Plural (2025) [Hi-Res]

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 flows with deep sensitivity through various genres, reflecting 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 defined his career.

Gabriel Grossi -harmonica
Eduardo Farias - piano and rhodes
André Vasconcellos - bass
Xande Figueiredo - drums
Jacob Collier (1) - vocals, keyboard
Seamus Blake (1) - tenor saxophone
Lenine (2) - vocals
Zelia Duncan (3) - vocals
Omar Sosa (4) - keyboard
Yamandu Costa (5) - acoustic guitar
Ed Motta (6) - vocals
Anat Cohen (7) - clarinet
Leila Pinheiro (9) - vocals
Hermeto Pascoal (10) - piano

Rafael dos Anjos (3) - acoustic guitar
Rogério Caetano (3) - 7-string guitar
Marcelinho Moreira (3) - percussion
Rodrigo de Jesus (3) - percussion
Jurandir Santana (4) - acoustic guitar
Juan Barbin (4) - percussion
Amoy Ribas (4) - percussion