27th March 2025: Gabriel Grossi’s New Album ‘Plural’ – Pre Order available today
We are delighted to announce Gabriel Grossi’s New Album Plural – Pre Order Today in CD / DL / 180 gram LP
Worldwide Release Date: May 16th
ABOUT THE ALBUM
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. Zélia Duncan sings a unique samba in ‘Nosso Amor Vadio’ with a captivating cadence. ‘Chamego no Salão’ captures the spirit of northeastern Brazil and is brought to life by Lenine’s vibrant voice and joyful interpretation, adding a playful tone with a jazzy touch. In ‘Nossa Valsa’, Leila Pinheiro performs with intense passion, creating a heartfelt declaration of love. In keeping with the instrumental style that defines his art, Gabriel Grossi also introduces fresh perspectives for his audience, facilitating collaborations that draw from the diverse influences that shaped his own development. The art of improvisation is beautifully represented by ‘Catarina e Teresa’, an improvised composition created in collaboration with the legendary Hermeto Pascoal.
‘Banzo’ showcases a rhythmic dialogue featuring Cuban pianist Omar Sosa. In ‘Paisagem’, co-written with Arismar do Espírito Santo, Grossi transports listeners to the world of choro and bolero with the help of the incredible Israeli clarinettist Anat Cohen. ‘Hermanos’, featuring Yamandu Costa, highlights the expressive interplay between guitar and harmonica in a tango infused with rhythms from southern Brazil. ‘Motion’, with the brilliance of both Jacob Collier and Seamus Blake, merges jazz and pop in a seamless melodic conversation. Eduardo Farias, who co-arranged Plural with Grossi, crafts beautiful harmonies on the piano in ‘Botero’.
Throughout his career, Gabriel Grossi has made artistic choices that have kept him from being confined to a single style or genre. His art absorbs the essence of every sound he encounters, whether as an instrumentalist, performer, composer, arranger, or producer. 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.