Pasquale Grasso

[Doug B]

Have you listened to his more laid back accompaniment of Samara Joy?

IS that the album just entitled "Samara Joy" ?
Doug

[David B]

IS that the album just entitled "Samara Joy" ?
Doug

Her self-titled debut, 'Samara Joy' is the place to start, as it finds Joy accompanied throughout by the trio of Pasquale Grasso, Ari Roland and Kenny Washington.
It was released through the independent British label Whirlwind Recordings. Available on Bandcamp on vinyl, CD and download: Samara Joy | Samara Joy

[Oväder]

Curious if anybody can confirm whether Grasso has a current deal with a record label? It has been over two years since his last album with Sony Masterworks under his name. I know he is no longer managed by Matt Pierson so I wonder if Grasso's recording options have been compromised with that loss?

[Doug B]

All I know is that PG seems to play either Mezzrow's or Small's in NYC at least once a week-so I doubt if he is doing much touring.

Doug

[Doug B]

Her self-titled debut, 'Samara Joy' is the place to start, as it finds Joy accompanied throughout by the trio of Pasquale Grasso, Ari Roland and Kenny Washington.
It was released through the independent British label Whirlwind Recordings. Available on Bandcamp on vinyl, CD and download: Samara Joy | Samara Joy

Thanks, David. I'm listening to it now. Great stuff. No wonder she won the Grammy for Best New Artist.

Doug

[David B]

Because I haven't updated this thread in a while.

Pasquale Grasso Quartet at Birdand Theater, November 8 2024.

[David B]

Christmas Bebop Party with Rossano Sportiello, 23 December 2024.

[David B]

Pasquale Grasso Trio play the Cargo Lift Sessions, July 2024. Uploaded to YouTube today.

[ewall]

I saw him last night in Seattle with Frank Vignola. OMG. A very special gig to be sure. If you haven't ever seen him in person, you must. Total command of the instrument. Frank wasn't too shabby either. Frank said he plays with Pasquale every other Wed night at Birdland. Check them out!

[ewall]

I saw him last night in Seattle with Frank Vignola. OMG. A very special gig to be sure. If you haven't ever seen him in person, you must. Total command of the instrument. Frank wasn't too shabby either. Frank said he plays with Pasquale every other Wed night at Birdland. Check them out!

[David B]

Pasquale Grasso just announced on social media a nice surprise for a rainy Friday - he has a new album, 'Fervency', and it's out today!

It's a trio recording on Masterworks. Recorded three years ago with Ari Roland on bass and Keith Balla on drums.

No word on a physical release, but its on streaming services and available for HD digital purchase from several sites.

[AllanAllen]

I've only heard the first track so far, but it's right on.

• 1 Sub City 05:11
• 2 A Trip with C.C. 04:24
• 3 Milestones 03:41
• 4 Cherokee 03:46
• 5 If You Could See Me Now 04:52
• 6 Focus 04:25
• 7 Bean and the Boys 04:13
• 8 Lady Bird 04:35
• 9 Bag's Groove 04:07
• 10 And So I Love You 04:26
• 11 Little Willie Leaps 03:00
• 12 Fervency 03:58
• 13 Jahbero 05:17

[Alter]

Great album!