Pasquale Grasso

**Adam Small** · 11-27-2020, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by Ovader

Hi there, the link states December 5th (Saturday) so I need to know the confirmed date.

Damn, you're right haha. I clearly need sleep over here. The date for Pasquale is December 5th. I got it confused with the Will Vinson webinar which is on 12/3. Thanks for catching that!

**xavierbarcelo** · 11-28-2020, 04:54 PM

On a very superficial note, I’m wondering what pickup does his Trenier sport nowadays. It’s a JS floater, but what exactly? I really like the tone he gets (of course, it kind of helps it’s Pasquale Grasso). I’m sorry if this has already been discussed...

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**David B** · 11-28-2020, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by xavierbarcelo

On a very superficial note, I’m wondering what pickup does his Trenier sport nowadays. It’s a JS floater, but what exactly?

Both his Modelo Grasso and Jazz Special currently sport floating humbuckers made by Pete Biltoft of Vintage Vibes Guitars.

**xavierbarcelo** · 11-28-2020, 08:50 PM

Thank you, David! I knew that his Charlie Christian was from Peter Biltoft. Good to know that his present one comes from the same builder. Great workshop the other day, by the way! Thanks so much for making it happen!!

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DaShigsta · 11-30-2020, 03:02 PM

Pasquale‘s ‘Glass Enclosure’ recording was the first tune that I transcribed during the first weeks of lockdown earlier this year. What a great arrangement ! It‘s interesting to compare it to the video version re: different harmonic variations.

Originally Posted by Ovader

Serendipitously, Pasquale Grasso latched on to a particular tune and the story behind it, as many around the globe are facing their own enclosures in the days of physical and social distancing. "I believe that 'Glass Enclosure' is the song that taught all pianists to understand the use of modern harmony and counterpoint in jazz. Bud wrote this while in isolation in a hotel following his release from a sanitarium. It's hard to hear this piece and not connect with this feeling, given what we've all been going through recently. On a musical level, this one presented a particular challenge on guitar, pushing the boundaries of what can be played on the instrument in terms of independence of both hands and the top and bottom strings of the instrument."

**David B** · 11-30-2020, 04:51 PM

Pasquale Grasso and Ari Roland at Mezzrow, 29 November 2020.

**David B** · 12-03-2020, 10:42 AM

Pasquale is playing duo with pianist Rossano Sportiello tonight. 7.pm and 8.30pm NYC. Will be streaming on the Smalls Jazz Club website, Facebook and YouTube pages.

DaShigsta · 12-03-2020, 01:09 PM

As long as Mr. Pierson won't talk him into singing and playing Italian Love Songs we are fine !

Originally Posted by Lobomov

Soon enough he is going to be playing soul and rnb

**David B** · 12-06-2020, 05:51 AM

Rossano Sportiello and Pasquale Grasso at Mezzrow. 3 December 2020.

**ikusan** · 12-14-2020, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by David B

La Bella

14, 18, 27, 32, 42, 52

David, would you happen to know Pasquale's plectrum of choice?

**David B** · 12-14-2020, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by ikusan

David, would you happen to know Pasquale's plectrum of choice?

D'Andrea Pro Plecs.

**David B** · 01-02-2021, 11:14 AM

Pasquale is playing duo with pianist Rossano Sportiello tonight, Saturday 2 January. One set at 5pm NYC time. Will be streaming on the Smalls Jazz Club website, Facebook and YouTube pages.

**Ovader** · 01-02-2021, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by David B

Pasquale is playing duo with pianist Rossano Sportiello tonight, Saturday 2 January. One set at 5pm NYC time. Will be streaming on the Smalls Jazz Club website, Facebook and YouTube pages.

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**Ovader** · 01-09-2021, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by joe2758

He's going to play solo Monk?! If I could hear anything in the world it would be him playing solo Monk.

I was browsing (g.a.s.ing) the various guitars on Trenier's website and the section for the CALORE model includes an audio only sample with Grasso playing Monk's INTROSPECTION which may have been undiscovered by anyone seeking more of Grasso's playing.

**QAman** · 01-10-2021, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by Ovader

I was browsing (g.a.s.ing) the various guitars on Trenier's website and the section for the CALORE model includes an audio only sample with Grasso playing Monk's INTROSPECTION which may have been undiscovered by anyone seeking more of Grasso's playing.

I remember playing the first Calorie at Bryant's shop - it was spectacular. Grasso 's playing truly brings out the pianistic quality of Bryants guitars.

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**David B** · 01-12-2021, 03:52 PM

Samara Joy, Pasquale Grasso, Neal Miner and Keith Balla. 20 November 2020.

**sgosnell** · 01-12-2021, 05:16 PM

I never get tired of that song. Hoagy was a great talent, as are these musicians. I haven't hears Samara Joy, and that's my loss. I keep finding astonishing talent on YouTube.

**David B** · 01-12-2021, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by sgosnell

I never get tired of that song. Hoagy was a great talent, as are these musicians. I haven't hears Samara Joy, and that's my loss. I keep finding astonishing talent on YouTube.

You can watch the full set here: Pasquale Grasso - Pasquale Grasso | Facebook

I don't believe you need a Facebook account to be able to view it.

Recorded on Friday 20 November. The set starts at the 32:30 mark.

Samara Joy won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Her forthcoming album was produced by Matt Pierson (who has produced Pasquale's series of solo EPs) and features Pasquale, Ari Roland and Kenny Washington.

**David B** · 01-12-2021, 06:41 PM

An original composition from Pasquale, 'White Nights'.

**Ovader** · 01-24-2021, 07:40 AM

Rossano Sportiello posted this on his YT channel: "The joy of getting together and play jazz informally and without anything specifically planned."

**gitman** · 01-24-2021, 07:57 AM

This feels so strange to my ears : the sound of the guitar and his playing evokes Johnny Smith/Billy Bauer/Jimmy Rainey, sometime in the early 50's but the crisp drums and the well defined bass sound absolutely "today" ....

**David B** · 01-24-2021, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by Ovader

Rossano Sportiello posted this on his YT channel: "The joy of getting together and play jazz informally and without anything specifically planned."

They are playing a full set today (Sunday 24th) live on Rossano’s Facebook page. 5pm EST.

**David B** · 01-27-2021, 11:02 AM

The 24 January episode of Rossano Sportiello's 'Live from the Flat in Greenwich Village' live-stream series is now up on his website, with an extract (a burning romp through 'Indiana') on YouTube.

FULL VIDEO: https://rossanosportiello.com/live-stream

**Ovader** · 02-03-2021, 08:26 PM

Samara Joy & Pasquale Grasso Livestream Event Feb 4th at 7pm EST. Price $25US. More details in the link.

**David B** · 02-07-2021, 04:51 PM

Pasquale Grasso and bassist Alexander Claffy join pianist Rossano Sportiello again today (Sunday 7 February) on his Facebook page: Rossano Sportiello

5pm EST / 10pm GMT