Gregoire Maret at Norton Center For The Arts (centre College)

Neither blues nor R&B, Grégoire Maret’s harmonica style is lyrical and progressive. After a childhood filled with a diverse array of musical influences – from his Harlem born, African-American mother and his Swiss father, a local jazz musician – Maret is now considered a “harmonica virtuoso” (The New York Times), and has developed his own unique sound with a versatile style that enables him to play effortlessly across different musical genres. Maret is often compared to the legendary Stevie Wonder and Toots Thielemans and has worked with an incredible list of musicians including Pat Metheny, Youssn’Dour, Me' Shell Ndegeocello, David Sanborn, George Benson, Herbie Hancock and Sting...

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Neither blues nor R&B, Grégoire Maret’s harmonica style is lyrical and progressive. After a childhood filled with a diverse array of musical influences – from his Harlem born, African-American mother and his Swiss father, a local jazz musician – Maret is now considered a “harmonica virtuoso” (The New York Times), and has developed his own unique sound with a versatile style that enables him to play effortlessly across different musical genres. Maret is often compared to the legendary Stevie Wonder and Toots Thielemans and has worked with an incredible list of musicians including Pat Metheny, Youssn’Dour, Me' Shell Ndegeocello, David Sanborn, George Benson, Herbie Hancock and Sting. His first solo and self-titled album was released in March 2012 and features collaborations with Cassandra Wilson, Marcus Miller, and Toots Thielemans. His Norton Center Club Weisiger debut will feature his quartet performing works from his new album, jazz standards and a few surprises.

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