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, many 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 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.jilljensen.com
ENJOY EIGHT MUSIC VIDEOS HERE
1. Click here: PASSAGE (1983)
2. Click here: NOCTILUCENT VECTORS (1990)
3. Click here: JACK AND JILL (2014)
4. 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.
5. Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOseeQ5bvig
Jack & Jill play AVENIDA HIDALGO (2017) in Isla Mujeres Mexico
For videos 6. 7. 8. point to ABOUT JACK pull down at top,
Then click on THREE VIDEOS.
IMPROVE YOUR MUSICIANSHIP - FREE SHIPPING
BOOKS: GUITAR SEEDS (learn to connect the 12 positions & melody chords), MONSTER CHOPS (develop all position radical 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 REHARMONIZED REAL BOOK by Jack (Get stuff fast from our shopping cart - click tool bar at top)
DVD: JACK'S TOP 20 JAZZ GUITAR LESSONS HYPNOSIS CD: BRAIN TRAINING (increase your power, learn to relax)
RECORDINGS: MAGIC CEREAL and 20 more: Get them here / at our gigs / at SCHMITT MUSIC in Racine, Wisconsin.
ADULT LESSONS: by appointment in Racine Wisconsin / online using Skype / in Mexico during January and February
"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
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 multi-instrumentalist Roy Smeck in 1929, to guitarist Les Paul and vocalist Mary Ford in 1953, to the portable 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 unique song reharmonizations. Learn to vertically harmonize single notes many ways while creating contrapuntal settings for melodies with horizontal harmony movement.
IMPROVISATION SEMINAR & CONCERT WITH YOUR SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Walt Stuart created the Beyond The Sea arrangement for Bobby Darin and crafted our big band arrangements. Copies are available for rehearsals. We also have a string quintet piece to accompany Jill. Hear them 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
This link was sent by one of my black friends. Thank you Cameron!
https://www.facebook.com/david.beck.5249349/videos/599467213831367/UzpfSTEwMDAxMDI3ODkxMDM1NTo5NDQ1NDE3OTI1NjUxMDk/
"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.jilljensen.com
ENJOY EIGHT MUSIC VIDEOS HERE
1. Click here: PASSAGE (1983)
2. Click here: NOCTILUCENT VECTORS (1990)
3. Click here: JACK AND JILL (2014)
4. 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.
5. Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOseeQ5bvig
Jack & Jill play AVENIDA HIDALGO (2017) in Isla Mujeres Mexico
For videos 6. 7. 8. point to ABOUT JACK pull down at top,
Then click on THREE VIDEOS.
IMPROVE YOUR MUSICIANSHIP - FREE SHIPPING
BOOKS: GUITAR SEEDS (learn to connect the 12 positions & melody chords), MONSTER CHOPS (develop all position radical 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 REHARMONIZED REAL BOOK by Jack (Get stuff fast from our shopping cart - click tool bar at top)
DVD: JACK'S TOP 20 JAZZ GUITAR LESSONS HYPNOSIS CD: BRAIN TRAINING (increase your power, learn to relax)
RECORDINGS: MAGIC CEREAL and 20 more: Get them here / at our gigs / at SCHMITT MUSIC in Racine, Wisconsin.
ADULT LESSONS: by appointment in Racine Wisconsin / online using Skype / in Mexico during January and February
"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
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 multi-instrumentalist Roy Smeck in 1929, to guitarist Les Paul and vocalist Mary Ford in 1953, to the portable 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 unique song reharmonizations. Learn to vertically harmonize single notes many ways while creating contrapuntal settings for melodies with horizontal harmony movement.
IMPROVISATION SEMINAR & CONCERT WITH YOUR SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Walt Stuart created the Beyond The Sea arrangement for Bobby Darin and crafted our big band arrangements. Copies are available for rehearsals. We also have a string quintet piece to accompany Jill. Hear them 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
This link was sent by one of my black friends. Thank you Cameron!
https://www.facebook.com/david.beck.5249349/videos/599467213831367/UzpfSTEwMDAxMDI3ODkxMDM1NTo5NDQ1NDE3OTI1NjUxMDk/