Grégoire Maret Trio - harmonica
After graduating from Geneva's prestigious Conservatoire Supérieur de Musique, Grégoire studied in New York, enrolling in the jazz department of the New School University. Today, he is one of the most sought-after harmonica players in the world. He is often compared to legends such as Toots Thielemans and Stevie Wonder.
Grégoire has been invited to play with many musicians, including : Youssn'Dour, Me' Shell Ndegeocello, Pete Seeger, David Sanborn, George Benson, Cassandra Wilson... In 2003, he was the subject of Swiss filmmaker Frédéric Baillif's award-winning documentary.
In 2005, Grégoire toured with Pat Metheny's band, winning a Grammy for Best Contemporary Jazz Album for the tour album The Way Up. Grégoire also won the Jazz Journalists Association's 'Player of the Year Award'. After winning a Grammy, Grégoire embarked on a two-year tour with internationally renowned bassist Marcus Miller, and later joined Herbie Hancock's band.
Following his experience with Herbie Hancock, he co-leads the jazz trio Gaïa with pianist Frederico Gonzales Peña and percussionist Gene Lake. In 2007, he took part in the recording of an album entitled "Scenarios" with Andy Milne. In 2010, Grégoire performed in concert in support of the fight against tropical deforestation, alongsideElton John and Sting.
In March 2012, Grégoire recorded his debut album. The eponymous album features contributions from such notable artists as singer Cassandra Wilson, bassist Marcus Miller, guitarist Raul Midón, Mark Kibble and Alvin Chea of accapella group Take 6, and harmonica legend Toots Thielemans. In 2015, Frances DeBroff invited the Grégoire Maret Trio to the 72 Heures d'août d'Ainay-le-Vieil.