Joe Gransden

Performer

Events

Dessert Reception with the Joe Gransden Band
Convention Hotel
7/7/2020 9:00 PM – 11:59 PM

About

About Joe

At 42 Years old, Joe Gransden has already performed worldwide and released 14 CDs under his own name. Renowned first for the hard bop approach of his trumpet, Gransden’s singing voice has been compared to that of Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra.

Like many developing jazzmen, Gransden’s early influences, which include Kenny Dorham and Miles Davis, were easily recognizable in his playing throughout his formative years. “Emulating the jazz greats is always the very first step,” says the historically-rooted Gransden. “But obviously, in order to be true to myself—who I am, what I believe in, my family background—I need to have a sound that’s my own. It’s taken me until recently to hone in on that voice and explore its potential. One of the truly enjoyable things about my career has been finding that my audience appreciates my individual talents.”

A widening schedule has found Joe performing the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at Café 290 in Atlanta w/his 16 Piece Big Band, The Jazz Corner in Hilton Head, South Carolina, The Ritz-Carlton at Reynolds Plantation with Michael Fienstein, The Museum of Arts and Design in midtown Manhattan, Spivey Hall in Atlanta, Ga and Tehema Golf Club in Carmel, California (where Joe regularly plays events for Clint Eastwood).

Close To My Heart was produced by saxophone great Kenny G. It is a collection of smooth jazz covers and originals written by Joe and Kenny. Joe has been performing with Kenny G and his band around the country for the past year or so. His brand new project entitled Songs of Sinatra & Friends features Joe singing and playing w/his 16 piece Big Band & String Orchestra! It has been getting great reviews and lots of airplay around the country.

About the Band

The Joe Gransden 16 Piece Big Band is quickly becoming one of the busiest groups on the jazz scene. Originally formed in 2009 Joe and the guys have continued to build momentum and are performing numerous shows around the country. The band’s new release entitled It’s A Beautiful Thing has sold incredibly well and is getting radio airplay all over the world! The cd was recorded live at Café 290 in Atlanta Georgia where the band holds a steady gig twice every single month. “The Big Band truly has its own sound and really swings!” Says Gransden, “I attribute that to the arrangements that were all written by jazz trombone great Wes Funderburk! It’s such a pleasure to front a band of top musicians that can interpret Wes’s arrangements perfectly! These guys are the best!”

For more information on Joe and the Band please visit: www.joegransden.com