JACK GRASSEL is a genre bending multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, author and educator known for his adventurous concerts, 21 CDs, 13 books, 72 compositions, 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 catalogue 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 from Tal Farlow, Billy Bauer, Dave Holland, George Van Eps, George Pritchett, Lloyd Garber and Jimmy Wyble.
JILL JENSEN, jazz singer, entertains with no-holds-barred performances. Jill's 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
The photo at top is me with the triple neck (mandolin, guitar, bass) and melodica at the Trout Museum concert in 2014.
The photo below is Jill and me with the 8 string at a concert in Isla Mujeres, Mexico in 2017.
THE NEXT PERFORMANCE
March 28: OAK CREEK HIGH SCHOOL, Oak Creek, WI. 7 - 9 pm. Jack and Jill in concert with three student ensembles directed by Guy Gregg. We will be working with and rehearsing with the students for 2 weeks. High points will be Jill singing Stevie Wonder's OVERJOYED. Jack will play the Flamenco piece A MI ABUELO on his nylon string acoustic guitar. This will be an exciting evening. Open to the public. $5. Free parking. 340 E. Puetz Rd. 53154.
THE NEWS
- We are excitedly awaiting the arrival of THE REAL BOOK - ALTERNATE CHANGES. Published by Hal Leonard. I re-harmonized all 462 pages with more modern and adventurous and occasionally more correct chord changes. It will be available for you on this shopping cart immediately upon it's appearance.
- GARY C. BOGART on the new SNOW PEOPLE CD: It’s very good. I’m not surprised. I can’t get over Jack’s version of California Dreamin’. I wasn’t expecting that at all, which is what is so clever and unique about this CD. It’s not your everyday milquetoast, lame, boring, dull, sleepy-time, snore of a CD. It keeps your interest piqued. Well done you two.
It's easy to get SNOW PEOPLE here:
- NOW - Click CDs in tool bar above.
free postage - instant service - use charge card
- at SCHMITT MUSIC 1409 Washington Avenue in Racine Wisconsin
- at THE LOOK 4060 North Main Street in Racine Wisconsin.
- by PHONE ORDER Call Jill at Frozen Sky Records - 262 552 4012
- at OUR CONCERTS Charge card or cash.
LINKS TO SIX MUSIC VIDEOS HERE (There are even more on YOUTUBE)
1. Click: PASSAGE (1983) A TV show featuring my working band at the time: I'm playing with my band at that time:
Tom McGirr bass and Terry Smirl drums. This is my compositions from the "Thunder Stones" CD.
2. Click: NOCTILUCENT VECTORS (1990) We were the "house band" on a public television show:
I’m playing a Les Paul with Warren Wiegratz sax, Harold Miller bass, Ben Hans drums.
3. Click: JACK AND JILL (2014) The soundman recorded our Los Angeles concert in front of an audience of musicians. It’s now the enhanced CD "Jack and Jill Jazz". Enhanced means that in addition to 12 audio tracks, a 3 song video plays in your computor.
- For THREE MORE VIDEOS (triple neck, solo, duo) Point at AWARDS at top for pull down, click on VIDEOS.
LESSONS, SEMINARS, CONCERTS, RESIDENCIES
- We travel anywhere in the world to play and teach music. Click CONTACT in tool bar above.
- I am occasionally available by appointment in Racine Wisconsin for a lesson.
- Learn at home with my instructional DVD - TOP 20 JAZZ GUITAR LESSONS and THE GUITAR SEEDS book.
the ranks of those who have forged their own path. He has developed a unique music by expanding concepts learned in lessons from Tal Farlow, Billy Bauer, Dave Holland, George Van Eps, George Pritchett, Lloyd Garber and Jimmy Wyble.
JILL JENSEN, jazz singer, entertains with no-holds-barred performances. Jill's 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
The photo at top is me with the triple neck (mandolin, guitar, bass) and melodica at the Trout Museum concert in 2014.
The photo below is Jill and me with the 8 string at a concert in Isla Mujeres, Mexico in 2017.
THE NEXT PERFORMANCE
March 28: OAK CREEK HIGH SCHOOL, Oak Creek, WI. 7 - 9 pm. Jack and Jill in concert with three student ensembles directed by Guy Gregg. We will be working with and rehearsing with the students for 2 weeks. High points will be Jill singing Stevie Wonder's OVERJOYED. Jack will play the Flamenco piece A MI ABUELO on his nylon string acoustic guitar. This will be an exciting evening. Open to the public. $5. Free parking. 340 E. Puetz Rd. 53154.
THE NEWS
- We are excitedly awaiting the arrival of THE REAL BOOK - ALTERNATE CHANGES. Published by Hal Leonard. I re-harmonized all 462 pages with more modern and adventurous and occasionally more correct chord changes. It will be available for you on this shopping cart immediately upon it's appearance.
- GARY C. BOGART on the new SNOW PEOPLE CD: It’s very good. I’m not surprised. I can’t get over Jack’s version of California Dreamin’. I wasn’t expecting that at all, which is what is so clever and unique about this CD. It’s not your everyday milquetoast, lame, boring, dull, sleepy-time, snore of a CD. It keeps your interest piqued. Well done you two.
It's easy to get SNOW PEOPLE here:
- NOW - Click CDs in tool bar above.
free postage - instant service - use charge card
- at SCHMITT MUSIC 1409 Washington Avenue in Racine Wisconsin
- at THE LOOK 4060 North Main Street in Racine Wisconsin.
- by PHONE ORDER Call Jill at Frozen Sky Records - 262 552 4012
- at OUR CONCERTS Charge card or cash.
LINKS TO SIX MUSIC VIDEOS HERE (There are even more on YOUTUBE)
1. Click: PASSAGE (1983) A TV show featuring my working band at the time: I'm playing with my band at that time:
Tom McGirr bass and Terry Smirl drums. This is my compositions from the "Thunder Stones" CD.
2. Click: NOCTILUCENT VECTORS (1990) We were the "house band" on a public television show:
I’m playing a Les Paul with Warren Wiegratz sax, Harold Miller bass, Ben Hans drums.
3. Click: JACK AND JILL (2014) The soundman recorded our Los Angeles concert in front of an audience of musicians. It’s now the enhanced CD "Jack and Jill Jazz". Enhanced means that in addition to 12 audio tracks, a 3 song video plays in your computor.
- For THREE MORE VIDEOS (triple neck, solo, duo) Point at AWARDS at top for pull down, click on VIDEOS.
LESSONS, SEMINARS, CONCERTS, RESIDENCIES
- We travel anywhere in the world to play and teach music. Click CONTACT in tool bar above.
- I am occasionally available by appointment in Racine Wisconsin for a lesson.
- Learn at home with my instructional DVD - TOP 20 JAZZ GUITAR LESSONS and THE GUITAR SEEDS book.