JACK GRASSEL is a genre bending multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, author and educator known for his adventurous concerts, 21 CDs, 13 books, 72 compositions, an instructional DVD, numerous awards and a legion of very 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 from 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 SEVEN 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: www.facebook.com/jackjilljazz/videos/245471009670473/
All star concert in Mexico (2019) MEMPHIS UNDERGROUND
L-R: Fabio Armarolli, Jack, Guillermo Espinasse, Pedro Delmar,
Eder Alehandro and percussionist Javo in back. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
IMPROVE YOUR MUSICIANSHIP
"If you practice 8 hours a day doing something the wrong way, you will become very good at doing it the wrong way". Michael Jordan
- ADULT LESSONS: in Racine Wisconsin, or online using Skype, or in Mexico (January & February)
For information point to pull down at top BOOKS, CDs, LESSONS. Click on STUDY WITH JACK.
- Get the TOP 20 JAZZ GUITAR LESSONS DVD here and the BRAIN TRAINING meditation CD (learn to relax while playing).
- 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) and THE REAL BOOK - ALTERNATE CHANGES.
- RECORDINGS: MAGIC CEREAL and more: Buy them here or at our gigs or at SCHMITT MUSIC in Racine, Wisconsin.
"We can't solve our problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Albert Einstein
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WE TRAVEL TO PLAY AND TEACH MUSIC
"ONE MAN BAND ELECTRONICS: 100 YEARS TO ED SHEERAN"
Using rare vintage film and musical performance, multi-instrumentalist Jack Grassel and vocalist Jill Jensen 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 Grassel’s 2011 invention of his triple-necked instrument (bass, mandolin, guitar) created specifically for use in concert with the tiny looper pedal that continues to inspire musicians globally.
SEMINAR / CONCERT WITH YOUR SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Walt Stuart created the arrangement of Beyond The Sea for Bobby Darin and also crafted a set of big band arrangements for us. Copies are available in advance for your jazz ensemble to rehearse. We also have a string quintet piece (Lonely Woman by Horace Silver, arranged by Steve Peplin) for your string group to play with Jill. You can hear some 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."
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Turn on your speakers and click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIlhDSjJHeI
An interesting article: https://truthout.org/articles/noam-chomsky-life-expectancy-in-the-us-is-declining-for-a-reason/
Be happy click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS2bcoL8UK4
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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 SEVEN 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: www.facebook.com/jackjilljazz/videos/245471009670473/
All star concert in Mexico (2019) MEMPHIS UNDERGROUND
L-R: Fabio Armarolli, Jack, Guillermo Espinasse, Pedro Delmar,
Eder Alehandro and percussionist Javo in back. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
IMPROVE YOUR MUSICIANSHIP
"If you practice 8 hours a day doing something the wrong way, you will become very good at doing it the wrong way". Michael Jordan
- ADULT LESSONS: in Racine Wisconsin, or online using Skype, or in Mexico (January & February)
For information point to pull down at top BOOKS, CDs, LESSONS. Click on STUDY WITH JACK.
- Get the TOP 20 JAZZ GUITAR LESSONS DVD here and the BRAIN TRAINING meditation CD (learn to relax while playing).
- 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) and THE REAL BOOK - ALTERNATE CHANGES.
- RECORDINGS: MAGIC CEREAL and more: Buy them here or at our gigs or at SCHMITT MUSIC in Racine, Wisconsin.
"We can't solve our problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Albert Einstein
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
WE TRAVEL TO PLAY AND TEACH MUSIC
"ONE MAN BAND ELECTRONICS: 100 YEARS TO ED SHEERAN"
Using rare vintage film and musical performance, multi-instrumentalist Jack Grassel and vocalist Jill Jensen 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 Grassel’s 2011 invention of his triple-necked instrument (bass, mandolin, guitar) created specifically for use in concert with the tiny looper pedal that continues to inspire musicians globally.
SEMINAR / CONCERT WITH YOUR SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Walt Stuart created the arrangement of Beyond The Sea for Bobby Darin and also crafted a set of big band arrangements for us. Copies are available in advance for your jazz ensemble to rehearse. We also have a string quintet piece (Lonely Woman by Horace Silver, arranged by Steve Peplin) for your string group to play with Jill. You can hear some 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."
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Turn on your speakers and click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIlhDSjJHeI
An interesting article: https://truthout.org/articles/noam-chomsky-life-expectancy-in-the-us-is-declining-for-a-reason/
Be happy click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS2bcoL8UK4
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