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Album Review

Maria Grand: Magdalena

Read "Magdalena" reviewed by Hrayr Attarian

by Hrayr Attarian

The intimate and personal Magdalena is tenor saxophonist Maria Grand's second release as a leader. On it she fleshes out the ideas explored on her dynamic debut EP, Tetrawind (Biophilia, 2017). Sandwiched between two spoken-word tracks, the recording showcases Grand's skills as a vocalist, instrumentalist and composer. Singer Jasmine Wilson recites Grand's verse with emotive eloquence on the opening “La Immortal." Grand plays her sax with contemplation while drummer Jeremy Dutton's rustling percussion enhances the dramatic mood.

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Album Review

Maria Grand: Magdalena

Read "Magdalena" reviewed by Vincenzo Roggero

by Vincenzo Roggero

La si aspettava al varco (bonariamente parlando) dopo l'ottimo esordio con l'EP Tetrawind e Maria Grand, giovanissimo talento sbocciato alla corte di Steve Coleman e transitata dalle parti di Steve Lehman, Doug Hammond, Vijay Iyer e Craig Taborn non tradisce le attese, dando alle stampe con Magdalena un album di grande spessore, maturo e per certi versi sorprendente. Rivoluziona la band dell'esordio (Rashaan Carter per la maggior parte dei brani è impegnato al basso acustico, il pianista David Bryant è ...

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Album Review

Maria Grand: Tetrawind

Read "Tetrawind" reviewed by Vincenzo Roggero

by Vincenzo Roggero

Maria Grand, madre svizzera, padre argentino, dal 2011 residente a New York, a soli venticinque anni può vantare una serie di collaborazioni da far tremare i polsi -Tyshawn Sorey, Doug Hammond, Craig Taborn, Vijay Iyer -oltre ad essere membro stabile dei Five Elements di Steve Coleman e new entry del trio di Steve Lehman. Insomma, roba da far perdere la testa ma Grand la testa dimostra di averla saldamente sulle spalle come ben testimonia Tetrawind, il suo disco di debutto. ...

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María Grand

Read "María Grand" reviewed by Paolo Peviani

by Paolo Peviani

Il tratto principale della mia musica L'equilibrio tra energia maschile e femminile. La qualità che desidero nei musicisti che suonano con me La loro incredibile creatività e maestria. Come musicista, il momento in cui sono stata più felice Quando sto suonando e nella sala si sente una buona energia. Come se la musica, ed anche il pubblico, fosse un raggio di luce. Come musicista, il mio principale difetto Sono troppo ...

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Album Review

Maria Grand: Tetrawind

Read "Tetrawind" reviewed by Geannine Reid

by Geannine Reid

Throughout the history of jazz there has always seem to be two camps, one camp maintains a discriminatory dividing line between vocalists and instrumentalists. Vocalist are not always viewed as equals with instrumentalist. Unfortunately, vocalists are stigmatized as not possessing the same time sense, improvisatory skills, and instrument control. However, this has thankfully been changing as of late. Furthermore, there is a continually growing number of artists that are both vocalists and instrumentalist. Saxophonist, vocalist, composer, and educator María Grand ...

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