At 38 Years old, Joe Gransden has already performed worldwide and released eight 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.

“When I first heard Joe nine years ago, I immediately thought of Chet,” says Jazziz magazine critic James Rozzi, “but lately his voice has taken on its own style with a deeper resonance.  His trumpet has always alternated lyricism with an aggressive, angular approach.  He has the ability to cover the gamut of emotions.”

“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.”

A widening schedule has found Joe performing the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at Café 290 in Atlanta , The Jazz Corner in Hilton Head, South Carolina, The Museum of Art 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). Joe also just released his brand new cd “Close To My Heart” produced by Saxophone great Kenny G. The cd is a collection of smooth jazz covers and originals written by Joe and Kenny. Joe has been performing w/Kenny G and his band around the country for the past year or so.

KINGSIZED is a well known and well loved favorite of Atlanta and beyond. From Nantucket to San Francisco, New Orleans to Berlin, performs concerts, festivals and conventions all over the world. Current collaborations include Cartoon Network, Trader Vic’s and Hilton Hotels. Big Mike’s talent goes beyond the stage and onto the screen with TV appearances on FOX, ABC, NBC, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner South, MTV, Playboy TV and PBS, his most recent screen credit for an uproarious and gutsy performance in the film “Good Intentions” starring Luke Perry and LeAnne Rimes.

When:              Monday, September 6, 2010 – 12:30pm to 8:30pm

Where:            Cafe 290

290 Hilderbrand Drive Northeast

Sandy Springs, GA

Tickets:          $8

For more information, visit http://www.cafe290atlanta.com/ or http://www.joegransden.com/.

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Trivia Question:

What is the title of Joe Gransden’s first album?

Entry Deadline:  Saturday, September 4, 2010