| acoustic and electric bassist :: justin grinnell | J u s t i n G r i n n e l l . c o m |
| :: jgmusic Peter Sprague and the Tribute Rebels Perform "Sing Your Song" (Composed by Justin Grinnell) Peter Sprague (guitar), Tripp Sprague (tenor sax), Danny Green (piano), Justin Grinnell (bass), Duncan Moore (drums) Published Jan. 3, 2023 [Originally performed during "Live(ish) at SpragueLand Episode 26 Peter Sprague Plays Songs of Home"] David Borgo Quartet Performs "Uphill Battle" (Composed by Justin Grinnell) David Borgo (soprano sax), Alan Eicher (piano), Justin Grinnell (bass), Julien Cantelm (drums) Published Dec. 15, 2022 [Released as the 2nd track of David Borgo's album, Cautiously Optimistic] Justin Grinnell Quintet Performs "Letters Put Together" (Composed by Justin Grinnell) Paul Seaforth (trumpet), David Borgo (tenor sax), Melonie Grinnell (piano), Justin Grinnell (bass), Richard Sellers (drums) Published Aug. 23, 2022 [Released as the theme song for Tyson Fok's podcast, "What The Hell Is Water?"] Justin & Melonie Grinnell Duo Perform "Resisting Change" (Composed by Justin Grinnell) Melonie Grinnell (piano), Justin Grinnell (bass) Published Jan. 17, 2021 [Originally released during Justin & Melonie Grinnell's Livestream "Jazz From Home"] Justin Grinnell Quartet - Without You (2013 Album) Robby Marshall (tenor sax), Josh Nelson (piano), Justin Grinnell (bass), Dan Schnelle (drums) Released December 1, 2013 @ Dizzy's, San Diego "Top 10 SD Jazz Releases of 2013" - Robert Bush, NBC 7 San Diego - Published 1/4/2014 Grinnell is one of the finest bassists in San Diego. He’s got a great sound, time and ideas on the upright, and he’s absolutely amazing on the electric, an instrument I’m not especially fond of. Fronting a quartet featuring saxophonist Robby Marshall, pianist Josh Nelson and drummer Dan Schnelle, this album [Without You] is filled with superb mainstream jazz. "Reviews - Justin Grinnell Quartet: Without You" - George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly - Published 6/29/2015 I just saw this San Diego [bassist] play at Vibrato in LA and had to check out to confirm if his studio work is as impressive as his concert demeanor. He leads a strong quartet of Robby Marshall/ts, Josh Nelson/p and Dan Schnelle/dr through a mix of originals and a clever selection of covers. // The band swings deftly on "Both Sides of the Story" and ... the rhythm team shows its flexability as it waxes and wanes like a changing tide on "Circular Reasoning." ... A verson of Pink Floyd's "Brain Damage" lets the rhythm team flex its muscles, but they save the best for last, as they perform an ESP-era Miles Davis read of The Beatles' "Being For The Benefit of Mr. Kite!" that is possibly the first time anyone's ever covered that tune, and it works like basic black at a wedding. These guys got moxie in their melody! |