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Celebrating in ‘grand’ style
Joe Gransden returns to GMC for Holiday Concert
This past summer, jazz trumpeter and vocalist Joe Gransden wowed a local audience with his smooth and classic musical style. In December, he returned with his “Smokin’ 16-piece Big Band” to jazz up the holiday season with a sensational performance at GMC’s Goldstein Center for the Performing Arts.
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With a powerful voice, and trumpet to match, Gransden was backed by a seeming sea of saxophones, trombones and trumpets,a grand piano, bass and drums. He was able to showcase his vocal range with mellow favorites like “I’ll be Home for Christmas” and “Silver Bells,” and kept toes tapping with upbeat numbers like “I’ve got my Love to Keep me Warm” and “Let it Snow.”
Originally from New York, Gransden has traveled and performed with musical legends Barry White, Aretha Franklin, The Moody Blues and Kenny Rogers. His new CD “Close to My Heart,” produced by Kenny G, was released in October. He now lives in Atlanta and performs regularly at various venues throughout the city.
The Holiday Concert was part of GMC’s Steinway Concert Series, and was presented in part by Allied Arts of Milledgeville. Following the concert, a coffee and dessert reception offered guests the opportunity to meet the artists.
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