The Pace Report: "A Solo State of Mind" The Pasquale Grasso Interview
Вставка
- Опубліковано 17 вер 2020
- The Pace Report: "A Solo State of Mind" The Pasquale Grasso Interview
Welcome to another edition of The Pace Report featuring guitarist Pasquale Grasso.
Over the last five years, Pasquale has been the darling of the international jazz scene bringing a classical approach to jazz guitar. His unique style has been praised by NEA Jazz Master and multiple Grammy-Award Winning guitarist Pat Metheny.
Pasquale hails from Ariano Irpino, Italy, and began playing jazz guitar at three years old. He and brother heavily emersed themselves in jazz music was discovered by the legendary Dr. Barry Harris while he was playing and lecturing in Italy. The three developed a bond and became a mentor to them and asked them to take part in his Jazz Workshops overseas.
He studied classical guitar studies at the Music Conservatory of Bologna. It was at school when Grasso developed his approach to the guitar, combining classical tradition with his own technique. In 2012 he moved to New York City and worked his way around the jazz scene. In a short span, he became a member of The Ari Roland Quartet and the Chris Byars Quartet and has performed with Barry Harris, Charles Davis, Frank Wess, Leroy Williams, Ray Drummond, Murray Wall, Steve Grossman, Bucky Pizzarelli, and China Moses.
Pasquale has recently released a series of digital solo guitar recordings with an emphasis on a tribute to the great jazz masters including Bud Powell, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, and Billie Holiday. This series is available on Sony Masterworks and can order them on Amazon.com, i Tunes, and Google Play.
For more info on Pasquale Grasso's upcoming club dates or to order his digital EP Solo series please visit him online at www.pasqualegrasso.com or Facebook.com/PasqualeGrasso.
Great trio formation here ! P.Grasso and his bassist are solid pair!
"Not that there's anything particular about my technique..." Yeah, Pasquale.
Pasquale and Ari ! Nice duo !
Thank you so much for this! Pasquale Grasso is not only a great musician but he seems to be also a great person! :D
You're very welcome!
Superb olaying of the sax at 12:00
Great guy and guitar player. We are the lucky ones!
His line playing is incredible - great, melodic phrases played with clear articulation and feel.
Agree. First time I've seen him letting loose on some nice long bebop lines. Really the full package, quite amazing.
legendary interview with a star thank you
Muy bueno ! Y al aire libre ! Sin tanto estudio ! Y musica fluye sola al corazon.! Felicitaciones!!
The George Van Eps of today - which is to say "The Art Tatum of The 21st Century"!
Good to hear you playing again Zaid, and Pasquale chi vi diamo
Thanks!
Niceee, duke is on the way
What is the first song they are playing?
Not sure but the second one is The Giypsy that Parker has recorded.
I think it's Perdido (or wahoo), but Perdido changes
Pasquale Grasso et son trio qui jouent dans les embouteillages, accompagnés du bruit des voitures. ... Sérieux ? Ils méritent beaucoup mieux que ça.