Jennifer Grassman

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The Haunting

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Released: Mar 6, 2010

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The Haunting
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Praying to the Walls
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Red
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With You
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Pretty Girls
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General Info

Genre: Acoustic / Alternative / Melodramatic Popular Song
Location Texas, Un
Profile Views: 134020
Last Login: 9/14/2011
Member Since 2/16/2005
Website www.JenniferGrassman.com
Record Label Jennifer Grassman Music
Type of Label Indie
Bio
"Jennifer Grassman has a voice all her own in a world of conformity." Brain Ray, Bassist & Guitarist for Paul McCartney Jennifer Grassman is a Texas based pianist, vocalist and songwriter. Born in Austin, Texas on December 8, 1984, she has been touring and recording since 2006. Commended by Tori Amos for her charitable work on behalf of abuse victims, and by President George W. Bush for her patriotic song dedicated to the troops, Grassman has a heart for advocacy and philanthropy. In a 2010 interview with The American Chronicle, Grassman stated, "Every time I write a song I do it in the hope that it will inspire, comfort, entertain, or fascinate someone out there." Most of Grassman's latest compositions are featured on her 2010 release, Serpent Tales & Nighitngales. "One of the more intriguing albums I've heard in a while, Grassman's 58-minute opus is a unique mix of bombastic prog rock, piano pop, and opera," said Mark Moring, Editor for Christianity Today, in a May, 2010 article. "The versatile Texan says she drew on 1930s influences such as Duke Ellington, Dinah Washington, and Frank Sinatra to write these songs, which she hopes will encourage listeners through the recession as those artists did during the Great Depression. A concept album laden with classical and theatrical flourishes, Serpent Tales progresses through songs of confusion and sadness ultimately arriving at joy and peace." While the media has compared Grassman's music to that of Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos, Loreena McKennitt, and Enya, fans have compared her to the likes of Danny Elfman, Sarah Brightman and Kate Bush. Grassman's lyrics are often derived from classical literature and real life experiences. She married her best friend and guitarist, Jason Greenberg, in 2006. They are happily married and residing in Spring, Texas with their two cats, Mr. Charles Bingley and Miss Agatha Mittens. Awards: Best Keyboardist in Houston, The 2010 Houston Press Music Awards Best Music Video, Pretty Girls, Dances With Films 2009 Silver ADDY Award, Pretty Girls, 2009 Houston ADDY Awards Nominations: 2010 Houston Press Music Awards, Best Female Vocalist 2010 Houston Press Music Awards, Best Songwriter 2010 Houston Press Music Awards, Best Guitarist (Jason Greenberg) 2010 Houston Press Music Awards, Best Houston Twitter Personality Discography: Reverie EP, 2004 At The Back Of The North Wind, 2006 Keep Silent, A Collection of Ancient Carols, 2008 Serpent Tales & Nightingales, 2010
Members
Jennifer Grassman - piano, vocals, songwriting Jason Greenberg - classical, electric, acoustic and bass guitar Michael Thompson - producer
Influences
Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, Loreena McKennitt, Kate Bush, Racael Yamagata, Paul McCartney, Amanda Palmer, Rachael Sage, Regina Spektor, Danny Elfman, Melody Gardot, Norah Jones, Judy Garland, Sarah Brightman, Barbra Streisand, My Brightest Diamond,
Sounds Like
Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, Loreena McKennitt, Kate Bush, Racael Yamagata, Paul McCartney, Amanda Palmer, Rachael Sage, Regina Spektor, Danny Elfman, Melody Gardot, Norah Jones, Judy Garland, Sarah Brightman, Barbra Streisand, My Brightest Diamond, Jennifer Grassman is Eleanor Rigby ... Or maybe Kate Bush cast as the heroine of a 1930's Agatha Christie mystery ... Or maybe she's the scintillating chanteuse tinkling the ivories in a Prohibition-era speakeasy ... You decide! ~ http://www.JenniferGrassman.com