Harp vs. harp

Description

During the last decade, Grégoire Maret has emerged as a unique and fascinating new voice in the world of modern jazz. He has redefined the role of the harmonica, finding new pathways through a remarkable variety of styles. An impressive number of musical celebrities have hired him for their own projects: Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Cassandra Wilson, and Marcus Miller are among his most important employers. Maret's appearances in the studio and on stage expand this list to even more astonishing proportions: Prince, Sting, Elton John, Jimmy Scott, Dianne Reeves, Toots Thielemans, Richard Bona, Terri Lyne Carrington, Tito Puente, and many others. For his first album "Harp vs. Harp," Grégoire Maret teams up with harp virtuoso Edmar Castañeda, who was introduced to the jazz community by Paquito D'Rivera. Castañeda has taken New York and the world by storm with his virtuosity on the harp, revolutionizing the way the public and critics view an instrument commonly relegated to the "unusual category." The collaboration between Grégoire Maret and Edmar Castañeda is the musical meeting of two true masters and innovators of their instruments.