Darrell Grant, performer, composer and PSU professor, has built an international reputation as a stellar pianist and versatile musician. A gifted artist whose four previous recordings have topped jazz charts, Darrell explores the lyricism and soul of songs with beauty, joy and passion. He has appeared on major concert stages from the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall to the Monterey, Telluride and San Francisco Jazz Festivals. He has been a guest on Marian McPartland’s "Piano Jazz" on NPR and toured internationally with many jazz legends.

Events

News

It's 2012. Where have I been? I've been in the blogosphere. I'l try to bring the website up to speed in the upcoming weeks. Meanwhile. Here are the links to what is happening NOW!

-Darrell

The Jazz Bridge Project - My cultural exchange project to Russia here.

On the Territory- My blog exploring the intersection of art, place and community here.

Entering the Profession- My blog and workshop offering wisdom for the emerging musician here.

Darrell Grant and "On the Territory"

is a new project that premiered at the Oregon Coast Music Festival in July 2009. It is inspired by the idea that music, like wine and coffee, is shaped by an indefinable connection to terrain, which is both the physical place and the community from which it springs. The French call this “terroir”. I call it the Territory.

Most of the players in this ensemble, including myself, come to Oregon from disparate places--New York, California, Wyoming, Boston. We were drawn here in no small part by the “terroir” of this place, what someone called “a terroir of the mind as much as of the land.” From here we define our musical territory. Like the place in which we live, it is a diverse and beautiful landscape. Where jazz, blues, gospel, folk, classical and rock music are the rivers, valleys, mountain peaks and quiet retreats. The paths we explore are songs by Bob Dylan, Keith Jarrett, Neil Young, John Lennon, James Taylor, Jan Garbarek and others–some with words, some without–that have in common a reflection on place, and a beauty that speaks to the truths of our life and times. I’m excited about sharing this music territory with you. Check my events page for upcoming gigs. You can find out more and see pictures of our Coos Bay gig at http://dgmusicblog.wordpress.com/

ON THE TERRITORY IS

Darrell Grant-piano & vocals

Sam Howard-bass

Jessyka Luzzi-vocals

Cameron Morgan-guitar

John Nastos-saxophones

Ji Tanzer-drums

Thanks to all who supported the new CD. In addition to receiving many fine reviews in the national press, Truth and Reconciliation was selected one of the top 10 jazz CD's of the 2007 by critics in The Village Voice, JazzTimes magazine, and KBCS radio,

I've included some links to some features on the CD on NPR. Stay tuned for more…

Interview with Marco Werman on PRI's "The World" on 6/12/07

Feature on NPR's "Here and Now" on 5/29/07

Featured Projects

Truth and Reconcilation has been released on Origin Records. Purchase the recording at Origin's website.

The Truth and Reconciliation Project uses music to promote positive change. Read more about it.

Photos from the Truth and Reconciliation recording session are available in the photo gallery.

Reviews of Truth and Reconciliation are coming in. Find out what reviewers are saying about Truth and Reconciliation here

Check out an interview with Brian Blade about recording the project coming soon