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Maria Grapsa

Piano song, improvisation & modern jazz writing are the means that Maria portrays her musical journey. As a classically trained, explorative jazz musician, she empowers her sextet to flow free form through original compositions; steam hard in tenor jazz and intricate, emotionally-charged cinematic ballads. Maria’s Greek roots and folk, middle-East, Latin influences, meet jazz in a unique way. 

Maria Grapsa: Life

by Ian Patterson
January 30, 2024

It is surely a committed soul who pockets a master's degree in environmental engineering, only then to pursue a career in jazz. The title of Athens-born, London-based pianist and composer Maria Grapsa's debut album--and other indicators in the titles, music and cover --reflect her journey thus far, but it could just as easily stand for an ...

Life

By Maria Grapsa

Label: Musical Dojo Records
Released: 2023
Track listing: The Fundamental Difference; Nothing Is Static; Palace On The Hill; Almost Already; Childhood; Floating In A Hundred Colours Sea; Life; Circus Lane; Anna Back.

André Roligheten, Angelica Sanchez, Ron Horton, Bright Magus & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
December 5, 2023

This episode features music inspired by Miles Davis, Andrew Hill and Buddy Emmons, but also by the Amazon Forest and the rivers of the Brazilian North-East.Happy Listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Bright Magus “Long Legs" Jungle Corner (Irma) 0:16 Host talks 5:20 André Roligheten ...

Maria Grapsa: Life

by Neil Duggan
October 16, 2023

Benefitting from ethnic diversity and multiculturalism, the jazz scene in the UK continues to evolve and thrive. One product of this cultural mix is Maria Grapsa. She has Greek origins but is now London-based. She has brought together a sextet featuring some of the UK's most exciting young talents for her debut album, Life.