Vocalist/Trumpeter Joe Gransden has performed worldwide and has released 14 cd's.  Renowned for his hard approach of his trumpet, his singing voice has been compared to Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra. Joe was on the road with the Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller Bands. A number of AFM contracted sideman gigs include Barry White, The Moody Blues, Kenny Rogers, The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, The Whispers, etc. Presently, Joe performs throughout Atlanta, Ga with his 16 piece band including Café 290 and Spivey Hall, the Jazz Corner in Hilton Head, So Carolina, the Ritz Carlton at Reynolds Plantation with Michael Feinstein, the Museum of Art and Design in Manhattan, and Tehema Golf Club in Carmel, Ca where Joe plays regularly for Clint Eastwood. "Joe is a young man with an old soul and classic voice! He's a great new talent and plays a hell of a trumpet!" Clint Eastwood.  
I am honored in having Joe and Kenny Banks Sr perform at Jazz Grooves at AJ's on the Green, as well as our local saxman Chase Huna who will Open at 7 pm.  RR