Jazz Night starring The Joe Gransden Quartet

1290 Pennington Road,Madison GA 30650

18 March, 2023

Description

Presented in partnership with Ferst Readers of Morgan County, Jazz Night emulates elements of the Old School New York jazz club. Enjoy dinner selections curated by Hallie Jane, including New York steakhouse sides and steaks, an Oyster Bar, and much more. Swing jazz will be performed by the Joe Gransden Quartet, with plenty of space for dancing under the chandeliers. Cash bar offerings include wine, Champagne and beer selections. Joe Gransden (www.joegransden.com) has 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. “Music has been a part of my life as far back as I can remember,” says the unassuming Joe Gransden. “I can remember practicing with my father, and eventually him taking me along to sit in at jam sessions. Early on I developed a respect for individuals like my father whose lives revolved around music. While still in high school, I knew that music was the life I would choose.” Not long after high school, Joe was on the road as a sideman with the big bands of Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller. A number of A.F.M. contracted sideman gigs include Barry White, The Moody Blues, Kenny Rogers, The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, The Whispers, etc. Eventually moving to New York City, he performed with numerous groups, including sub work with Toshiko Akiyoshi and Chico O’Farrill at the famous Birdland Jazz Club. Meanwhile, Joe formed his own group, which performed in Brooklyn each week and included the venerable guitarist Joe Cohn and ex-Betty Carter bassist, Matt Hughes. “Having my own group and being fortunate enough to travel, play, and record has been a dream come true,” says Joe. “Exploring the music with a steady group of great players has enabled me to continually grow.” Joe Gransden growing legion of fans around the country have obviously taken note. In Atlanta, where Joe plays steadily 5-6 nights a week in as many venues, his loyal following includes an array of people who love great music and good night out.