JACK GRASSEL is a genre bending multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, author and educator known for his adventurous concerts, 21 CDs, 13 books, 70 compositions, instructional DVD, awards and a legion of successful former students. Few followers of jazz are not familiar with at least part of his remarkable catalog and few would dispute his place in the ranks of those who have forged their own path. He has developed a unique music by expanding concepts learned in lessons with Billy Bauer, Dave Holland, George Van Eps, George Pritchett, Lloyd Garber, Jimmy Wyble and Tal Farlow.
"If Roland Kirk played guitar, this is what it would look like". Patrick Patterson
JILL JENSEN, jazz singer, entertains with no-holds-barred performances. An excited fan exclaimed: "her voice is Victoria's Secret for the ears". Onstage the married couple displays their impressive improvising abilities and telepathic interplay. The music is honest, aggressive and filled with creative surprises. Visit: www.jackandjilljazz.com
ENJOY EIGHT MUSIC VIDEOS HERE
1. Click here: PASSAGE (1983)
2. Click here: NOCTILUCENT VECTORS (1990)
3. Click here: JACK AND JILL (2014)
Point to ABOUT JACK at top then click THREE VIDEOS:
4. triple neck (2013) LAST DANCE OF THE SAMURAI
5. solo six string (2008) ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE
6. duo (2008) GIANT STEPS
7. Click here: www.facebook.com/jackjilljazz/videos/245471009670473/
All star concert in Mexico MEMPHIS UNDERGROUND (2019)
L-R: Fabio Armarolli, Jack, Guillermo Espinasse, Pedro Delmar,
Eder Alehandro and percussionist Javo in back.
8. Jack & Jill play AVENIDA HIDALGO in Isla Mujeres Mexico (2017)
Click here: https://www.youtube.com/
IMPROVE YOUR MUSICIANSHIP - Free postage
"If you practice all day doing something the wrong way, you'll get very good at doing it the wrong way". Michael Jordan "We can't solve our problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them". Albert Einstein
- BOOKS: GUITAR SEEDS (how to connect the 12 positions / melody chords), MONSTER CHOPS (all position single note technique), BIG AX, SUPER AX, 131 AXERCISES (solo guitar trilogy - play chords, bass lines and single note solos simultaneously), POWER PRACTICING (get more from your practice time), JAZZ RHYTHM GUITAR (sight read chord charts with playalong CD), THE REAL BOOK REHARMONIZED by Jack (Get stuff now from the secure shopping cart - click tool bar at top)
- DVD: TOP 20 JAZZ GUITAR LESSONS - HYPNOSIS CD: BRAIN TRAINING (learn to relax and increase your power)
- RECORDINGS: MAGIC CEREAL and 20 more: Get them here or at our gigs or at SCHMITT MUSIC in Racine, Wisconsin.
- ADULT LESSONS: by appointment in Racine Wisconsin or online using Skype or in Mexico (during January & February)
For information point to LESSON pull down at top. Click on STUDY WITH JACK.
WE TRAVEL TO PLAY AND TEACH MUSIC
ONE MAN BAND ELECTRONICS: 100 YEARS TO ED SHEERAN
Using rare vintage film and live musical performance, Jack and Jill show how innovative electronics from the 20’s impact today’s live music. Beginning with Roy Smeck in 1929, to Les Paul and Mary Ford in 1953, to the portable affordable looping technology invented in 2002 and culminating with Mr.Grassel’s 2011 invention of his triple-necked instrument (bass, mandolin, guitar) created specifically for use with a looper pedal that continues to inspire musicians globally.
THE REHARMONIZED REAL BOOK SEMINAR
Comparing the old real book and his new real book, Jack demonstrates how to create your own unique song reharmonizations. Learn how to vertically harmonize a single note up to 30 different ways to create colorful settings for melodies and then move the harmony horizontally to make contrapuntal movement.
IMPROVISATION SEMINAR AND CONCERT WITH YOUR SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Walt Stuart crafted the arrangement of Beyond The Sea for Bobby Darin and also created big band arrangements for us. Copies are available in advance for rehearsals. We also have a string quintet piece (Lonely Woman by Horace Silver) for your group to play with Jill. Hear three big band pieces and the string quintet on our IT'S ABOUT THE MUSIC CD.
From Guy Gregg, Director of Bands - Oak Creek High School:
"We were extremely fortunate to be able to host Jack Grassel and Jill Jensen as guest artists for our High School Jazz Ensemble Concert. Jack and Jill are consummate professionals who brought an incredible breadth of experience, knowledge, musicality and kindness to our classroom. They related to students and told incredible stories of their own musical journeys. They came to rehearsals and collaborated seamlessly while performing with our students. Jill offered sensitive musicality and advice that students do not get from anyone other than a passionate professional. Jack's virtuosity exposed elements unknown to our students, and opened their eyes to so many future possibilities. Above all, Jack and Jill are class acts and were shining role models for our students on how to treat each other and our music."
Turn on your speakers and click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIlhDSjJHeI
"If Roland Kirk played guitar, this is what it would look like". Patrick Patterson
JILL JENSEN, jazz singer, entertains with no-holds-barred performances. An excited fan exclaimed: "her voice is Victoria's Secret for the ears". Onstage the married couple displays their impressive improvising abilities and telepathic interplay. The music is honest, aggressive and filled with creative surprises. Visit: www.jackandjilljazz.com
ENJOY EIGHT MUSIC VIDEOS HERE
1. Click here: PASSAGE (1983)
2. Click here: NOCTILUCENT VECTORS (1990)
3. Click here: JACK AND JILL (2014)
Point to ABOUT JACK at top then click THREE VIDEOS:
4. triple neck (2013) LAST DANCE OF THE SAMURAI
5. solo six string (2008) ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE
6. duo (2008) GIANT STEPS
7. Click here: www.facebook.com/jackjilljazz/videos/245471009670473/
All star concert in Mexico MEMPHIS UNDERGROUND (2019)
L-R: Fabio Armarolli, Jack, Guillermo Espinasse, Pedro Delmar,
Eder Alehandro and percussionist Javo in back.
8. Jack & Jill play AVENIDA HIDALGO in Isla Mujeres Mexico (2017)
Click here: https://www.youtube.com/
IMPROVE YOUR MUSICIANSHIP - Free postage
"If you practice all day doing something the wrong way, you'll get very good at doing it the wrong way". Michael Jordan "We can't solve our problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them". Albert Einstein
- BOOKS: GUITAR SEEDS (how to connect the 12 positions / melody chords), MONSTER CHOPS (all position single note technique), BIG AX, SUPER AX, 131 AXERCISES (solo guitar trilogy - play chords, bass lines and single note solos simultaneously), POWER PRACTICING (get more from your practice time), JAZZ RHYTHM GUITAR (sight read chord charts with playalong CD), THE REAL BOOK REHARMONIZED by Jack (Get stuff now from the secure shopping cart - click tool bar at top)
- DVD: TOP 20 JAZZ GUITAR LESSONS - HYPNOSIS CD: BRAIN TRAINING (learn to relax and increase your power)
- RECORDINGS: MAGIC CEREAL and 20 more: Get them here or at our gigs or at SCHMITT MUSIC in Racine, Wisconsin.
- ADULT LESSONS: by appointment in Racine Wisconsin or online using Skype or in Mexico (during January & February)
For information point to LESSON pull down at top. Click on STUDY WITH JACK.
WE TRAVEL TO PLAY AND TEACH MUSIC
ONE MAN BAND ELECTRONICS: 100 YEARS TO ED SHEERAN
Using rare vintage film and live musical performance, Jack and Jill show how innovative electronics from the 20’s impact today’s live music. Beginning with Roy Smeck in 1929, to Les Paul and Mary Ford in 1953, to the portable affordable looping technology invented in 2002 and culminating with Mr.Grassel’s 2011 invention of his triple-necked instrument (bass, mandolin, guitar) created specifically for use with a looper pedal that continues to inspire musicians globally.
THE REHARMONIZED REAL BOOK SEMINAR
Comparing the old real book and his new real book, Jack demonstrates how to create your own unique song reharmonizations. Learn how to vertically harmonize a single note up to 30 different ways to create colorful settings for melodies and then move the harmony horizontally to make contrapuntal movement.
IMPROVISATION SEMINAR AND CONCERT WITH YOUR SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Walt Stuart crafted the arrangement of Beyond The Sea for Bobby Darin and also created big band arrangements for us. Copies are available in advance for rehearsals. We also have a string quintet piece (Lonely Woman by Horace Silver) for your group to play with Jill. Hear three big band pieces and the string quintet on our IT'S ABOUT THE MUSIC CD.
From Guy Gregg, Director of Bands - Oak Creek High School:
"We were extremely fortunate to be able to host Jack Grassel and Jill Jensen as guest artists for our High School Jazz Ensemble Concert. Jack and Jill are consummate professionals who brought an incredible breadth of experience, knowledge, musicality and kindness to our classroom. They related to students and told incredible stories of their own musical journeys. They came to rehearsals and collaborated seamlessly while performing with our students. Jill offered sensitive musicality and advice that students do not get from anyone other than a passionate professional. Jack's virtuosity exposed elements unknown to our students, and opened their eyes to so many future possibilities. Above all, Jack and Jill are class acts and were shining role models for our students on how to treat each other and our music."
Turn on your speakers and click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIlhDSjJHeI