–> We are thrilled to release the FIRST SINGEL of the new album The Light Of The Mind named Unison Unveiled. You can hear it on my bandcamp, hope youenjoy it
Please see the great audiovisual that Dmitri Kalinin from RR GEMS assembled. The audiovisual features snippets from a concert captured by Oléo films at Jazz à la Villette in la Philharmonie de Paris alongside a collection of amazing concert photographs taken by talented individuals, for which we are truly grateful.
–> 13/11/2024 PRE-RELEASE 1x12“Vinyl THE LIGHT OF THE MIND by RR GEMS Records
PRE-ORDER HERE
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Abel Boquera on Hammond B3 organ, Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> Muriel Grossmann was nominated as Austrian personality 2024 in the category SUCCESS INTERNATIONAL; thank you so much for voting. Muriel Grossmann Porträt 24
–> Muriel Grossmann Quartet A LA VILLETTE @PHILHARMONIE, PARIS HEAR THE CONCERT
–> Muriel Grossmann Quartet featuring Abel Boquera on hammond B3 at JAZZ A LA VILLETTE @PHILHARMONIE, PARIS, 06/09/24 20:00HRS
–> Muriel Grossmann Quartet featuring Txema Riera on hammond B3 at GILLES PETERSON PRESENTS — IMPRESSIONS 2024, FONDATION MAEGHT, St. Paul de Vence 09/08/24 21:30HRS
–> ‚Devotion‘ review by Elliott Simon in The New York City Jazz Record, March 2024
„… This new release is the group’s realisation of embodying a broader scope, analogous to presenting full symphonies rather than focused concertos. … Devotion is surprisingly the saxophonist´s U.S. label debut, and with it she crafts a transcendent musical experience, creating a musical “uber” state — a multifaceted journey through her diverse influences and beyond …”Elliott Simon
–> 2/03/24 at 20:00h MURIEL GROSSMANN QUARTET … plays DEVOTION in DAI, Kultirzentrum Heidelberg, Germany
–> 1/03/24 at 20:30h MURIEL GROSSMANN QUARTET … plays DEVOTION in Jazzclub Hannover, Germany
–> Concert Critic of Porgy & Bess Feb 2024 by Samir H. Köck
READ TRANSLATION HERE
-> 15/02/24 at 20:30h MURIEL GROSSMANN QUARTET … plays DEVOTION in Porgy & Bess, Vienna Austria TICKETS HERE
–> The best Jazz on Bandcamp, Jann 2024
“In one breath, Muriel Grossman draws every bit of serenity her joyful sound has to give, while generating enough intensity to make it resonate across the breadth of the planet…“Dave Sumner ENTIRE REVIEW HERE
–> ‘Devotion’ review by Brent Sirota in Aquariumdrunkard, Los Angeles, Feb 2nd 2024
“Sometimes, they are manifesting the oneness of the universe; and sometimes, they are just taking our asses to church. …At a mammoth, multicolored ninety minutes brimming with relentlessly inventive playing and irresistible group dynamics, Devotion encapsulates everything that is exhilarating about Muriel Grossmann’s already substantial oeuvre. …Here all the restless sonic divination that has characterized much of her earlier work is brought back down to earth and channeled into the unstoppable groove. It is, after all, the people’s music.” Brent Sirota
–> Muriel Grossmann im Interview mit Markus Deisenberger von MICA Austria “War Spielen Für Die Musik” 30/1/2024 TRANSLATION HERE
–> ‘Devotion’ review by Leonid Auskern in JazzQuad, Belarus, 2023
” … It is curious that in terms of style Muriel does not seem to offer anything revolutionary. But from the already familiar “bricks”, with the talent of an outstanding architect, she assembles a building that is equally harmonious and spectacular, both in structure and in decorative elements. An example of this is literally any piece on the album…all the members of the quartet are so convincing that they only confirm the conviction formed during this hour and a half of listening to the album that this is Muriel Grossman’s best album in recent years” Leonid Auskern
–> Review of DEVOTION ALL MUSIC Guide by Matt Collar
“If someone played you saxophonist Muriel Grossmann’s 2023 album Devotion and said it was a lesser-known organ and psych-soul-jazz album from the late ’60s, you might just believe them. It’s an evocative vibe the European instrumentalist has been perfecting for over a decade and which she brings to new levels here…” Matt Collar
–> Review of DEVOTION in The December “Eclectic Discoveries No.9″ of Goldmine Magazin 13.12.23
“.. Grossmann has released her unique brand of jazz music into the universal sonic ethers, and has, through her own vessel, carried the deeply eclectic spirit of some of the greatest jazz players of all time … into the new millennium, without reserve, without conformity, and without shame. It would be easy to say that Muriel Grossmann’s musical handprint has made way for her to be acknowledged as one of the greatest jazz musicians of the 21st Century … DEVOTION … a continuation of her Universal Code project, but also what is very possibly one of the greatest jazz albums of the new millennium, by far. Tone Scott
–> Review of DEVOTION in wswalcottmedicineshow
“.. from my first listen to Devotion I knew there was something about it which really scratched that itch. What itch “that” was, I wasn’t 100% sure but I knew right away that I was digging it. … Devotion feels like Grossman has managed to take the timing and spacing that Garcia learned from Coltrane and transform it into her own space. To further correlate the Garcia feel to this album, Devotion almost feels like what Legion of Mary would have sounded like if Martín Fierro was front and center rather than Jerry and Merle.”
–>WATCH the glorious VISUALIZER of Title song DEVOTION by Sarah Lindsay Goldstein
–> Review of DEVOTION in Dusty Groove Chicago
“… as Grossman really opens up that mix of modal and spiritual styles she does so well … – in a combo that also features great Hammond B3 from Abel Boquera, guitar from Radomir Milojkovic, and drums from Uros Stamenkovic. At times, the organ is used almost in a Larry Young sort of way – but other moments have the instrument in moodier waves of sound, especially when things get slightly exotic – and the double-length set opens up with beautiful tunes throughout …” Dusty Groove, Chicago
–> DEVOTION RELEASE CONCERT 4/12/23 at SCHLACHTHOF, Bremen Germany
–> DEVOTION RELEASE CONCERT 2/12/23 at KING GEORG, Cologne Germany TICKETS HERE
–> 01/12/2023 New release 2x12“Vinyl DEVOTION TMR-960 by THIRD MAN RECORDS PRE-SALE NOW at Third Man Records or at MY BANDCAMP PAGE
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Abel Boquera on organ, Uros Stamenkovic on drums Artwork by Jomotopia
–> Review of UNIVERSAL CODE by Tone Scott, Goldmine Magazin, 18.08.23
Universal Code is a perfect modern approach to the essences of Hard-Bop (slightly), Post-Bop, Soul Jazz and Modal Jazz collectively strewn over a ’new millennium’ musical canvas. To me, what sets this new album apart … is the cohesiveness across the entire project that makes the album blatantly feel as if it free-flows along as one entire musical suite with nine various movements. Another musical property that adds to the uniqueness of Universal Code, is an almost psychedelic undertone scattered over various elements of the record… much of the musical accompaniment as well as much of Grossmann’s playing convey the very elements that make albums like Santana’s Abraxas and Jefferson Airplane’s Surrealistic Pillow, subtle psychedelic masterpieces … Moreover, the modern day iconic sound signature of Muriel Grossmann, with whatever tonality of saxophone she chooses to wield, is, in every way, the very reason I keep coming back, over and over, for each new release.
–> Muriel Grossmann Quartet featuring Elias Meiri on keys at DANAUS FESTIVAL 2023, Scene du Chateux, Tourette Levens 03/08/23 21:15hrs
–> Muriel Grossmann Quartet featuring Lorenç Barcelo on hammond B3 at GETXO JAZZ 2023, Plaza de la Estación de Algorta, Getxo 19/06/23 19hrs
–> Review of UNIVERSAL CODE by Tim Caspar Boehne, HHV Magazin Germany, 28.06.23 TRANSLATION HERE
“Universal Code” … simply proves to be a classic vocabulary that derives its modernity from the fact that these melodies and harmonies, these phrasings and accents, all naturally fall into place and speak directly to the listener. The first three tracks are named “Resonance,” “Clarity,” and “Interconnection,” precisely describing what the music does to you.” Tim Casper Boehne, HHVMAG
–> Entrevista con Muriel Grossmann — De Lo spiritual en el Jazz, AUX121, Jun Jul 23, España, Janire Goikoetxea TRANSLATION HERE
–> 09/06/2023 New release 2x12“Vinyl UNIVERSAL CODE by RR GEMS Records
ORDER HERE
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Llorenç Barceló on organ, Uros Stamenkovic on drums and Gina Schwarz on bass on song Non- Duality, Essence and Liberation. Artwork by Jomotopia
–> Review of BIRTH OF THE MYSTERY in Dusty Groove Chicago
“An early gem from saxophonist Muriel Grossmann – already at the sort of apex that would make her one of the key spiritual jazz players in the decade to come – creating the sort of music that’s made her one of our favorite contemporary jazz musicians here at Dusty Groove! The vibe here is slightly different than some of Grossmann’s more recent material – maybe a bit more open and less modal, but still with this way of building up a tune in these bold blocks of sound!…” Dusty Groove, Chicago
–> Album review for UNIVERSAL CODE in skjazz, Slovakia by Jan Hocek Translation HERE
“…she found a true universal code of modern jazz; together with her teammates, she literally created the essence of the most vital, the most enduring jazz, … listener is exposed to the attack of something almost otherworldly, simply indescribable. … it must be added that the entire album does not have a single weakness and if you let yourself be absorbed, you will be rewarded with an extraordinary listening experience that has the power to truly enrich your life. It’s not just music, it’s something that transcends a person…”
–> 01/02/2023 New release! Album BIRTH OF THE MYSTERY (2010) on Vinyl, released by Passerine Records in a limited edition of 300ex.
order at Dusty Groove ; Deep Groove Maine, Maine USA; Red Scoll Records, CT USA; Father Herbie Records, Thessaloniki, GR; Turtle Records, Brussels, BE
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, David Marroquin on upright bass. Marko Jelaca on drums.
–> Photos of Transmusicales Festival, Rennes 2022 by Bernard Sammut
–> Photos of Sonic City Festival by Barreteau/Lapasin
–> Autumn Tour 2022 Recab by Dmitri Kalinin
–> Concert review Cannes “Muriel and Her Boys“in Polar, Jazz & Blues Dec 2022 translation HERE
–> Sounds instead of Animals by Lars Fleischmann
–> Review of UNIVERSAL CODE by Pippo Kuhzart
“This is the real deal, the jazz that blows you through once, but blows through your clammy, anxious mind, lets the listener believe that joy and peace are possible, universal even. .… This is the real deal. Big stuff, enormous, masterful, but not serious — it sounds too effortless for that, too self-evident in its abilities, real experts know no snobbery, they draw the masses into their wonderful extra world where everyone can be included. See Muriel Grossmann and die, folks”
–> Review of UNIVERSAL CODE in Dusty Groove Chicago
“A fantastic record that not only continues the great blend of sounds that saxophonist Muriel Grossmann has given us in recent years, but also pushes things forward with a stunning combination that really knocks things out of the park! … Things are still as spiritual as before, but maybe step back a bit to bring in some soulful organ and guitar currents from a previous generation too – at a level that continues to make Muriel one of our favorite contemporary players in jazz!” Dusty Groove, Chicago
–> ‘Universal Code’ review by Leonid Auskern in JazzQuad, Belarus, 2022
” … Muriel offered the listeners a program of nine new compositions, performed in her characteristic style, organically combining the most modern trends in jazz with a solid background of Coltrane’s ideas. Perhaps this time this synthesis turned out to be the most impressive, and the ensemble sound in Universal Code seemed to me the most solid and integral. ..hope my brief and subjective impressions will let you discover this very talented and creative performer and composer.”
–> 02/11/2022 New release! Album UNIVERSAL CODE on CD,
ORDER HERE
Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Llorenç Barceló on organ, Uros Stamenkovic on drums with Gina Schwarz on upright bass.
–> Muriel Grossmann Quartet featuring Alina Bzhezhinska on harp at JAZZ POINT IBIZA 2022, Conservatori de Catalina Bufi, Eivissa 16/10/22 12hrs
–> Muriel Grossmann Quartet at FIRA B, Museu de Mallorca, Palma 29/09/22 18hrs
–> Muriel Grossmann Quartet at KUKUK, Kunsthaus Weiz, Austria 16/09/22 19hrs
–> Muriel Grossmann Quartet at PARIS JAZZ FEST 04/09/22 15HRS
–> Muriel Grossmann Quartet at Leuven Jazz 18/03/22
–> ‚Union‘ review by Elliott Simon in New York City Jazz Records, March 2022
„Saxophonist Muriel Grossmann is the consummate combination of jazz spirituality, blues and funk. While directing her band to maintain a modern creative groove, she beckons John Coltrane’s spirit with a single note. With equal nods to Coltrane and Al Kooper, Grossmann is ‘Her Holy Modal Highness’ … Recorded in studio, the session impresses with the immediacy of a live performance. When Coltrane said he had found a way into a new kind of music this is what he was talking about. …”
–> Concert review of the Concert of Muriel Grossmann Quartet in Porgy & Bess, Vienna, 23th of Jan 2022 by Samir Köck, Die Presse english translation here
–> New Video on Youtube OUT NOW ! WATCH HERE
–> New Video on Youtube OUT NOW ! WATCH HERE
–> Mark Corroto’s Best Recordings Of 2021 in All About Jazz
“Saxophonist Muriel Grossmann doesn’t shy away from her Coltrane influences. I use influence in the plural, because her music reminds me of both John and Alice Coltrane. Both sonically and spiritually, she has that certain special extra we crave from our musicians.”
–> Review of Union in All About Jazz by Mark Corroto, 2021
” … the versions heard here are more vibrant than their first incarnations. Chalk that up to Grossman and company working and reworking these compositions in performances. The band’s familiarity with the material blossoms into a stellar recording. ”
–> Muriel Grossmann: “La música es siempre una reflexión de lo que está pasando en ti”, Interview of Lost Angeles in Mallorca Music Magazine, 5th of Dec 2021, english translation here
–> Photogallery: Muriel Grossmann Quartet (Fira B! 2021. Mallorca) by José Luis Luna Rocafort
–> BANDCAMP WEEKLY presents UNION on release date 2nd of Nov 2021
–> Review of UNION in Dusty Groove Chicago
“UNION …Completely stunning music from the marvelous Muriel Grossmann – a saxophonist who’s become one of our favorite jazz talents over the course of the past decade – thanks to deeply spiritual work like this!… If you’ve not heard the music of Muriel Grossmann before, you’re in for a treat – and if you have, your collection of really special albums just got one record bigger!” Dusty Groove, Chicago
–> Review of UNION in UK VIBE by Mike Gates
“The band are so together, journeying on and outward … It’s an incredibly powerful sound … And so, once more, Muriel Grossmann has delivered a wonderful album for our ears, hearts, and minds, to sit back and enjoy.“ Mike Gates, UK VIBE
–> !!! WE ARE ORGANISING A TOUR FOR JANUARY 2022. IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO PLAY NEAR YOU, PLEASE SEND US SUGGESTIONS OR OFFERS !!!
mail to murielgrossmann@gmail.com
–> Concert review from Concert on Jazz Point Ibiza 2020 in PIKES IBIZA in Tomajazz by Lost Angeles
–> Muriel Grossmann Quartet plays JAZZ POINT IBIZA 2021 OPENING DINNER PARTY 14/11/21, 20 hrs at PIKES IBIZA
(with the kind support of Joel Chriss & Co NYC, IMA, Ibiza and Consell de Ibiza, IEB)
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Llorenç Barceló hammond, Uros Stamenkovic on drums’
–> Song HAPPINESS from MURIEL GROSSMANN — UNION on YOUTUBE
–> 02/11/2021 New release 12“Vinyl UNION by RR GEMS Records
ORDER HERE
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Llorenç Barceló on organ, Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> 02/11/2021 New release! Album UNION on CD,
ORDER HERE
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Llorenç Barceló on organ, Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> Review of NATURAL TIME with bonus Track DUSTY GROOVE — CHICAGO Nov 2021
A real step forward for saxophonist Muriel Grossmann – as the set seems to have a new sort of fire that wasn’t there on her debut … The tunes here all have this fantastic sense of pulse … Dusty Groove, Chicago
–> 02/11/2021 the 2016 album NATURAL TIME, released for the first time on 2x12“Vinyl by Dreamlandrecords, distributed by RR GEMS Records
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with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Gina Schwarz on bass, Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> 02/11/2021 the 2016 album NATURAL TIME, released on Cd by Dreamlandrecord with a NEW physical only track INNER FIRE !
ORDER HERE
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Gina Schwarz on bass, Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> Article of Mihály Czékus in HangzásVilág Magazin Hungary, Aug/2021
english translation here
–> “Was ich wusste, war: Ich will in die Sonne!” Muriel Grossmann im MICA INTERVIEW: by Markus Deisenberger, 16th of June 2021 english translation here
–> 20/09/2021 Upcoming New release 12“Vinyl UNION by RR GEMS Records
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Llorenç Barceló on organ and Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> TV-Portrait: Muriel Grossmann by Dietmar Petschl in Kulturzeit 3 SAT 10th of May 2021, please see from min 28
–> Article: Muriel Grossmann And All That Jazz, Ibicasa, by Jerry Brownstein
–> Editors Pic Review of QUIET EARTH Downbeat by Dave Cantor
” With a steady stream of records flowing since 2007, the work … invokes nature as easily as the sturdy history of spiritual-jazz. .… she cemented her voice and refined her sonic purpose.”
–> Review of QUIET EARTH in UK VIBE by Ian Ward
” … a meditative single-voice spirituality that evokes hope and positive energies and allows those of us fortunate enough to be able to connect with it, to feel healing, growth, and uplift. …”
–> ‘Quiet Earth’ review by Dusty Groove, Chicago, 2020
“… This album’s got the amazing rhythmic pulse of Grossman’s previous records, but also shifts the sound slightly too – as in addition to the fantastic use of guitar by Radomir Milojkovic, the set also features these strongly swirling organ lines from Llorenç Barcelo – in a way that makes us imagine what it might sound like if we ever got to hear those lost jam sessions between John Coltrane and Larry Young!”
–> Review of Quiet Earth in All About Jazz by Mark Corroto, 2020
–> Video of AFRICAN CALL by RR GEMS Records OUT NOW! WATCH HERE
–> 04/12/2020 New release 12“Vinyl QUIET EARTH by RR GEMS Records
ORDER HERE
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Llorenç Barceló on organ, Gina Schwarz on bass and Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> ‘Quiet Earth’ review by Leonid Auskern in JazzQuad, Belarus, 2020
“ … for me personally, Muriel Grossmann’s music always evokes the most positive emotions. … To compose music and put into the performance so much expression and talent that the listener feels and remembers this passionate message without words from the great master of modern jazz, Muriel Grossmann.”
–> For PRE-SALE OUT NOW !! 29/11/2020 new album QUIET EARTH
ORDER HERE
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Llorenç Barceló on organ, Gina Schwarz on bass and Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> OUT NOW ! 12“Vinyl x 2LP HHV SUMMER OF JAZZ presents:
REVERENCE HHV Exclusive Transparent Red (limited to 200) by RR GEMS Records
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–> Review of REVERENCE in Jazz podium by Thorsten Meyer, May-June 2020
–> ‘Muriel Grossmann — Ein Echo der Frühen Sechziger in daily Berlin Newspaper ‘TAZ’, May 20, 2020 english translation here
–> Review of REVERENCE in THE VINY PRESS by Bill Hart
–> Review of ELEVATION in Dusty Groove Chicago
…“Fantastic work from saxophonist Muriel Grossmann – a player who’s turning out to be as important to our generation as John Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders were to theirs!”
–> Review of ELEVATION in UK VIBE by Mike Gates
–> OUT NOW ! 12“Vinyl & CD ELEVATION by JAZZMAN RECORDS
ORDER HERE
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Gina Schwarz on bass and Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> Portrait ‘Mit John Coltrane Nach Ibiza’ in der ‘ZEIT’, by Christian Staas, March 2020
–> OUT NOW ! Edition 2# 12“Vinyl x 2LP GOLDEN RULE by RR GEMS Records
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with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Gina Schwarz on bass and Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> Muriel Grossmann Quintet featuring Joe Sanders on bass plays JAZZ POINT IBIZA 06/03/20, 21 hrs in HEART IBIZA
(with the kind support of Joel Chriss&Co NYC, IMA, Ibiza and Consell de Ibiza)
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Llorenç Barceló on hammond, Uros Stamenkovic on drums
featuring Joe Sanders on bass
–> Muriel Grossmann Quintet plays VINTERJAZZ Mythic Sunshine residency 29/02/20, 21 hrs in ALICE
(with the kind support of Institur d’Estudis Baleàrics)
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Llorenç Barceló on hammond, Gina Schwarz on bass and Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> Interview in PSYCHEDELIC BABY MAGAZINE by Klemen Breznikar
–> Head over to BANDCAMP WEEKLY hearing the interview with Andrew Jervis
–> “Grossmann gets to the Roots of Rhythm” by Denise Sullivan Downbeat Feb 2020
“… her new album Reverence is a modern masterpiece” …
“Muriel Grossmann characterises her Quintet‘s latest album, Reverence, as a spiritual-jazz effort — the sum of her devotion to a lifelong exploration of rhythms, particularly those of African origin. The album is Grossmann’s attempt to combine what she calls the “reassuring elements of spiritual-jazz” and its antecedents. … ”
–> 10/12/2019 new album REVERENCE on CD out !!
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Gina Schwarz on bass and Uros Stamenkovic on drums, Llorenç Barceló on organ
–> Review of REVERENCE in AllMusic guide by Thom Jurek
“… That group is appended here by Mallorcan Hammond B‑3 organist Llorenç Barceló, whose playing creates a wide palette of tonal, rhythmic, and textural possibilities. Grossmann’s eight compositions continue to evoke Coltrane as a touchstone, but they also embrace the polyrhythmic traditions of the African continent and filter their discoveries through the band’s innate groove consciousness. … Here, their inspiration, communication, and profound exploration, result in a new watermark for excellence in jazz.”
–> Review of Muriel Grossmann REVERENCE Vinyl in UK Vibe, by Nick Schlittner, Dec 2019 “… ‘Reverence’ is a record that consistently and respectfully draws on Africa influences to create wonderful, memorable, multi-layered, original and exuberant tunes. … It’s a joy and a privilege to hear such a wonderful album. If Golden Rule was permeated with the spirit of John Coltrane then ‘Reverence’ which with its swirling organs, gorgeous strings, and Radomir Milojkovic’s driving guitar is exploring the paths first travelled by Alice Coltrane, Miles electric bands and Larry Young. It is powerful, insistent, creative and joyous music anchored by an amazingly tight rhythm section that grooves like hell…”
–> ‘Reverence’ review by Leonid Auskern in JazzQuad, Belarus, 2019
” … Her playing is still unusually emotional and impeccable in technique. … In a word, Reverence marks a definite turn in the search for this very talented performer and composer. … I think the album will bring a lot of pleasure to its listeners.”
–> New release 12“Vinyl x 2LP REVERENCE by RR GEMS Records
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Gina Schwarz on bass, Uros Stamenkovic on drums and Llorenç Barceló on organ
ORDER HERE
ALBUM RELEASE DATE 5th of Dec 2019, ALBUM PRESENTATION in HELSINKI and TALLIN
–> Video of WATER BOWL from RR GERMS Records OUT NOW ! WATCH HERE
–> fotos of Francisco Miro Moll from SALA ALBERT CAMUS, St. Louis Menorca 27th of Septiembre 2019
–> Concert review from Concert a We Jazz 2019 in G Live Lab, Helsinki 2020 in PIKES by Antony Shaw, All About Jazz
–> Muriel Grossmann Quintet plays WE JAZZ FESTIVAL 2019, 5/12/19, 20 hrs in G Livelab,Helsinki and 6/12/19, 21 hrs in Sveta Baar, Tallinn
(with the kind support of Austrian Embassy Helsinki, Tallinn)
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Llorens Barcelo on hammond, Gina Schwarz on bass and Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> Review of Muriel Grossmann GOLDEN RULE Vinyl in french Improjazz by Marc Sarrazy, Nr. 259/2019
“… Primal music, which reaches the body in the deepest, which numbs the soul of intoxicating flow, living music, which nourishes us. … Listening to the latest records by Muriel Grossmann, until the publication of this indisputable masterpiece, it is not an exaggeration to say that the saxophonist is a direct heir to the JC master, certainly the most sincere and the most sensitive of this young century …”
–> Muriel Grossmann Quintet plays INCA FESTIVAL 2019,
21st of July, 21 hrs
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Llorens Barcelo on hammond, Gina Schwarz on bass and Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> Concert review of Muriel Grossmann Quartet on Vijazz Festival
by Martí Farré, July 2019
–> “The female spirit of Jazz” by Enrique Farelo, Jun 2019
–> Muriel Grossmann Quartet plays VIJAZZ FESTIVAL Penedes 2019,
Cicle Elles i el Jazz, 5th of July, 21 hrs
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Llorens Barceloon hammond and Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> New release 7“Vinyl GOLDEN RULE / OKAN TI AYE (Radio Edits) by JAZZ45, JAZZMAN RECORDS , 5th of May 2019
ORDER HERE
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Gina Schwarz on bass and Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> Die Ö1 Jazznacht … Guest in the studio of Radio Ö1, Vienna
–> Portrait: Muriel Grossmann, Golden Rule Jazz espiritual de lo mas actual, 22th of April 2019
–> fotos and review of Peter Purger from STOCKWERK GRAZ, 27th of March 2019
–> favorite record album cover feature in Joe Maita’s Jerry Jazz Musician , March 2019
–> Portrait in Jazzpodium by Thorsten Meyer, Feb 2019
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–> Review of GOLDEN RULE in THE VINY PRESS by Bill Hart
“… you get the sense that this Mediterranean island off the coast of Spain, with its sun splashed vistas of ocean and mountains, itself played a role in influencing the sound and shape of Muriel Grossman’s work: there is great beauty here, and a mix of cultural influences that, like the island, lend a unique feel to the proceedings …”
–> Review of GOLDEN RULE in AllMusic guide by Thom Jurek
“… Golden Rule is Grossmann’s tenth album and it’s deep. This is the third date with her current quartet, … The communicative intuition of this group is not only empathic, it seems telekinetic in its anticipation, coloration, and articulation of Grossmann’s inspired compositions informed directly by meditation. … Golden Rule is an 87-minute journey; it soothes, provokes, exhorts, cajoles, and beckons the listener ever deeper into its inner articulations of peace and turbulence in Grossmann’s always affirmative language that is as pregnant with spiritual meaning as it is breathtaking sophistication.” and Biography in AllMusic guide by Thom Jurek
–> Interview with Marco Torres Walker from Diario de Ibiza, Jan 2019
–> UK Vibe honorable mention of GOLDEN RULE: Nr.1 JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2018
” … Having now listened to all 10 albums, we can but feel a sense of relief in the brilliance uncovered. A name we are going to keep a very close eye on in 2019 …”
–> 15/12/2018 new album GOLDEN RULE on CD out !!
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Gina Schwarz on bass and Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> 19/12/2018 Interview with Muriel Grossmann: “The mind is nothing but a great tool to bring our true essence forth” by jazz critic: Simon Sargsyan in JazzBluesNews.Space
–> 28/11/2018 Neon Jazz Interview with Muriel Grossmann
–> Review in Chicago-based Dusty Groove record store
“Searing work from saxophonist Muriel Grossmann – a player who clearly draws a lot of inspiration from late 60s John Coltrane – but who also turns out a record here that’s completely her own! … – This is deep stuff – not an easy nod to the spiritual scene, but a much richer record – extremely well-conceived and executed.” Dusty Groove
–> Honourable mention en UK VIBE ! ‘ GOLDEN RULE — ALBUM OF THE MONTH DEC 2018’
” Muriel Grossmann’s Quartet evoke the true beauty, sincerity and joy of Coltrane, whilst successfully musically singing out in their own voice, creating new ideas with a refreshing verve and skill. “Golden Rule” is quite simply an incredible album, inventive, full of character, and to my ears, a musical joy to behold.” Mike Gates, review for UK Vibe
–> ‘Golden Rule’ review by Andrew Jones in Downbeat, USA Dec 2018, p 64
“Golden Rule conveys meditative tranquility and ecstatic joy … Grossmann showcases her ability to get the best of a tune melodically. She plays a solo so lyrical every bar feels like a discrete composition … The dynamism of its soloists and the quartet’s telekinetic performance delivers the album’s aim: providing a listening experience akin to transcendence.” Andrew Jones
–> ‘Golden Rule’ review by Leonid Auskern in JazzQuad, Belarus, 2018
“Trane, especially the late Trane, regarded music as a kind of sacred, spiritual act. Following him, Muriel Grossman aspires to the same spirituality in her music, and — damn it! — she’s great at it! … I consider her new project GOLDEN RULE to be the creative pinnacle of this talented jazz lady and her strongest work up to this date.” Leonid Auskern
–> New release 12“Vinyl x 2LP GOLDEN RULE by RR GEMS Records
ORDER HERE
meet the label: Interview
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Gina Schwarz on bass and Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> Concert: Muriel Grossmann Quartet plays … opens Eivissa Jazz 2018, 30 years anniversary Friday 31st of August, 2018 21h Paseo Vara de Rey , Ibiza, Illes Balears
with Gina Schwarz on contrabass & Uros Stamenkovic on drums
Concert review by Juan Antonio Serrano Cervantes in Tomajazz
–> ‚Momentum‘ review by Marc Sarrazy in Improjazz, July 2018
“… by its structure indeed, its flamboyant path, its moving chants and the solar flights of the saxophone, Momentum can be read as a poignant homage to A Love Supreme … And Momentum: a monument of what is called spiritual jazz. ” Marc Sarrazy
–> ‚Momentum‘ review by Elliott Simon in New York City Jazz Records, March 2018
” … Grossmann is clearly in control as she uses tenor, alto and soprano to lead band and listener on a journey that takes off like a missile, passes through meditation, reaches nirvana and ends with thanksgiving … ” Elliot Simon
–> ‚Momentum‘ review by Masayuki Koito in Jazz Magazine The Walker’s 2017 Vol. 51, Japan
–> Honorable Mention of ‘Momentum’ in New York City Jazz Record Magazine Dec/2018
–> ‚Momentum‘ review by Christian Bakonyi in Concerto Dec/2017, Austria
” … it offers a wonderful journey into the jazz, that was once played by John Coltrane …” Christian Bakonyi
–> 15/10/2017 new album Momentum out !
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Gina Schwarz on bass and Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> Photos: Muriel Grossmann Quartet plays … in Vienna
Sunday 15th of October, 2017 20h CAFE7STERN, Vienna
with Radomir Milojkovic guit, Gina Schwarz b & Uros Stamenkovic dr — sp. guest Andreas Plank on piano
–> Photo exposition of José Luis Luna in the Eivissa Townhall
with fotos of ‘Eivissa Jazz 2013–2016′
–> Concert: Muriel Grossmann Quartet plays … in Formentera
Thursday 6th of July, 2017 20.30h CASA DEL POBLE , Formentera, Illes Balears
with Gina Schwarz on contrabass & Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> Photos: Muriel Grossmann Quartet plays … in Palma de Mallorca:
Tuesday 20th of June, 2017 20.30h CASTILLO SON VIDA, Mallorca, Illes Balears
with Gina Schwarz on contrabass & Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> Jazz & Music Magazine “The Walker’s” new issue “2017 Vol.49”
Masayuki Koito invited me to be part of the “3 wishes of Jazz Musicians”, thank you !
–> New Videos from concert on PLAZA MAYOR, Palma de Mallorca, 30/04/17
with Gina Schwarz on contrabass & Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> Ibiza Spring Tour - Muriel Grossmann Quartet 23 — 25/03/17
with Gina Schwarz on contrabass & Uros Stamenkovic on drums
–> Honorable Mention of ‘Natural Time’ in New York City Jazz Record Magazine Dec/2017
–> ‚Natural Time‘ review by Christian Bakonyi in Concerto April/2016, Austria
” … has again brought out with “Natural Time”, as well as with the albums before a timelessly beautiful, intense Album, inspired by Coltrane’s Sound. … Albums with this certain jazz spirituality have become rare, the more important that with the saxophonist Muriel Grossmann someone is there, to not let us forget this spirituality. …” Christian Bakonyi
–> Concert: Muriel Grossmann Quartet plays… in Formentera:
Wednesday 27th of July, 2016 CASA DEL POBLE in Formentera
–> Concert: Muriel Grossmann Quartet plays… at Ingenio Jazz & Wine Festival:
Thursday 6th of July, 2016 TERRAZA TEATRO GALILEO in Madrid.
–> ‘Natural Time’ review by Leonid Auskern in JazzQuad, Belarus, 2016
“… and for all this profoundnes, this music is surprisingly easy to listen …” Leonid Auskern
–> Video from ‘Natural Time’ Presentation Tour, 2016
–> Article of Mihály Czékus in HangzásVilág Magazin Hungary, Feb/2016
–> Photos of ‘Natural Time’ Presentation Tour Jan/2016
–> 1/1/2016 out now! Natural Time on Cd
with Radomir Milojkovic on guitar, Gina Schwarz on bass and Uros Stamenkovic on drums
