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 with Tal Farlow, Billy Bauer, Dave Holland, George Van Eps, George Pritchett, Lloyd Garber, Jimmy Wyble.
Patrick Patterson said: "If Roland Kirk played guitar, this is what it would look like".
The top photo is of the triple neck guitar, mandolin, bass and melodica at the Trout Jazz Concert Series in 2014.
The photo below is of the 8 string guitar at a concert in Mexico in 2017.
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
THE NEWS
- Tour the fabulous SANGER HOUSE GARDENS. Enjoy food from
THE PASTA TREE. Listen to JACK AND JILL June 20 6 - 9 pm
Tickets and information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sanger-house-gardens-presents-jazz-in-the-garden-tickets-63002504186? bclid=IwAR2YwQuAjYSiHDxJnujS07MqUHDWh5bBqRVbzoCpkeXE8
- 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."
Link to review: https://journaltimes.com/news/local/snow-people-a-first-for-local-musicians-jack-and-jill/article_3d96249a-4a97-5e45-bf0d-cec2df120e9d.html
LINKS TO SIX MUSIC VIDEOS HERE
1. Click: PASSAGE (1983) Trio with Tom McGirr bass and Terry Smirl drums. It's my composition from the Thunder Stones CD.
2. Click: NOCTILUCENT VECTORS (1990) Quartet with Warren Wiegratz sax, Harold Miller bass, Ben Hans drums.
3. Click: JACK AND JILL (2014) The soundman recorded our Los Angeles duo concert at Coyote Pass. It’s now the enhanced CD "Jack and Jill Jazz". In addition to 12 tracks for your CD player, a 3 song video plays on your computor.
MORE VIDEOS: point to AWARDS at top then click VIDEOS: 4. triple neck 5. solo 6. duo
IMPROVE YOUR GUITAR PLAYING
Michael Jordan said: "If you practice 8 hours a day doing something the wrong way, you will become very good at doing it the wrong way".
- Occasionally I am available to give you a lesson in Racine Wisconsin or online at your house using SKYPE.
- Get TOP 20 JAZZ GUITAR LESSONS DVD here and the BRAIN TRAINING meditation CD (learn to relax while playing).
GUITAR SEEDS (how to connect the 12 positions / melody chords), MONSTER CHOPS (all position single note technique),
BIG AX, SUPER AX, 131 AXERCISES (the 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),
WE TRAVEL ANYWHERE TO PLAY AND TEACH MUSIC
- The great arranger Walt Stuart who created the Bobby Darin arrangement of Beyond The Sea, created 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 of big band pieces and the string quintet on the IT'S ABOUT THE MUSIC CD.
- From Guy Gregg, Director of Bands at 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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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 with Tal Farlow, Billy Bauer, Dave Holland, George Van Eps, George Pritchett, Lloyd Garber, Jimmy Wyble.
Patrick Patterson said: "If Roland Kirk played guitar, this is what it would look like".
The top photo is of the triple neck guitar, mandolin, bass and melodica at the Trout Jazz Concert Series in 2014.
The photo below is of the 8 string guitar at a concert in Mexico in 2017.
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
THE NEWS
- Tour the fabulous SANGER HOUSE GARDENS. Enjoy food from
THE PASTA TREE. Listen to JACK AND JILL June 20 6 - 9 pm
Tickets and information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sanger-house-gardens-presents-jazz-in-the-garden-tickets-63002504186? bclid=IwAR2YwQuAjYSiHDxJnujS07MqUHDWh5bBqRVbzoCpkeXE8
- 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."
Link to review: https://journaltimes.com/news/local/snow-people-a-first-for-local-musicians-jack-and-jill/article_3d96249a-4a97-5e45-bf0d-cec2df120e9d.html
LINKS TO SIX MUSIC VIDEOS HERE
1. Click: PASSAGE (1983) Trio with Tom McGirr bass and Terry Smirl drums. It's my composition from the Thunder Stones CD.
2. Click: NOCTILUCENT VECTORS (1990) Quartet with Warren Wiegratz sax, Harold Miller bass, Ben Hans drums.
3. Click: JACK AND JILL (2014) The soundman recorded our Los Angeles duo concert at Coyote Pass. It’s now the enhanced CD "Jack and Jill Jazz". In addition to 12 tracks for your CD player, a 3 song video plays on your computor.
MORE VIDEOS: point to AWARDS at top then click VIDEOS: 4. triple neck 5. solo 6. duo
IMPROVE YOUR GUITAR PLAYING
Michael Jordan said: "If you practice 8 hours a day doing something the wrong way, you will become very good at doing it the wrong way".
- Occasionally I am available to give you a lesson in Racine Wisconsin or online at your house using SKYPE.
- Get TOP 20 JAZZ GUITAR LESSONS DVD here and the BRAIN TRAINING meditation CD (learn to relax while playing).
GUITAR SEEDS (how to connect the 12 positions / melody chords), MONSTER CHOPS (all position single note technique),
BIG AX, SUPER AX, 131 AXERCISES (the 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),
WE TRAVEL ANYWHERE TO PLAY AND TEACH MUSIC
- The great arranger Walt Stuart who created the Bobby Darin arrangement of Beyond The Sea, created 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 of big band pieces and the string quintet on the IT'S ABOUT THE MUSIC CD.
- From Guy Gregg, Director of Bands at 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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https://www.politifact.com/personalities/donald-trump/statements/byruling/false/?page=2