TOM GRANT
Genres: Pop, Art Song, Folk, Vocal Jazz, RnB, Post-Fusion Contemporary, Jazz Related Improv, Composition, Classic Fusion • United States

American contemporary jazz/jazz fusion pianist and vocalist. Born Feb 1946 in Portland, Oregon. Brother of Mukunda Goswami. He moved to New York City in 1970 together with Jim Pepper. He first went solo in 1976 and formed his own band in 1979. He has also composed music for TV and radio. from discogs Known for his harmonic sophistication and hooky pop- and R&B-influenced grooves, keyboardist Tom Grant is regarded as one of the main progenitors of the contemporary smooth jazz sound. An Oregon native, Grant first made waves in the late '70s playing with luminaries like Charles Lloyd, Joe Henderson, and Tony Williams before launching his own lucrative solo career. Throughout the '80s and '90s, he enjoyed a high level of commercial success with albums like 1983's Tom Grant, 1991's Night Charade, and 1997's Lip Service. Over the years, he expanded into film and television work, and hosted his own radio show. He also read more...