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Tom Grant, Pianist/Soloist/Duo/Trio Jazz Pianist from Portland, OR

Will travel up to 100 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 4 Reviews
  • 6 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2015
  • Virtual Services Offered
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $500 per event

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TOM GRANT, master instrumentalist, talented singer and natural entertainer nimbly walks the line between jazz tradition and modern pop. This soft-spoken Oregon native's inspired songwriting produces propulsive R&B grooves, infectious melodic hooks, and stylish ballads with equal ease. He plays jazz piano with the harmonic sophistication and deep sense of swing that only comes from more than four decades on the bandstand. At the same time, his recordings have consistently landed at the top of the New Adult Contemporary (NAC)/Smooth Jazz charts, a genre of music Tom helped pioneer in the mid-80s. As the Pacific Northwest's most renowned musical artist, Tom Grant's career achievements reflect his unique ability to embrace the full spectrum of contemporary music. Born to show business parents, Tom was at home with many musical instruments, but always returned to the piano. At a tender age, he was taught to play piano and drums by his tap dancer father. Later, he learned about music styles listening to music at his father's record store in Portland, Oregon. His brother, an avant-garde jazz pianist, introduced him to the many different facets of jazz music. After graduating from the University of Oregon and a short stint as a high school teacher, Tom answered his musical calling. Native American saxophonist Jim Pepper took Tom to New York in 1970 to record the chant classic Witchi-tai-to. After that, he toured and recorded with such jazz greats as Woody Shaw, Joe Henderson, Charles Lloyd and Tony Williams. Since 1983, Tom's records have repeatedly topped the Smooth Jazz charts. Several, including the popular Mango Tango, Night Charade, In My Wildest Dreams, and The View from Here, enjoyed lengthy stays at Number One. Tom's music has been a staple of terrestrial and internet radio both in the U.S. and around the world. His compositions are also used in TV and Films worldwide. He has been featured on CNN and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Tom is also a tireless worker for humanitarian and charitable causes. He has a scholarship established in his name by the United Negro College Fund. In 1999 Tom was also given the Humanitarian Award for Dedication to Music, Health and Children by the New York Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell Medical Center. More recently he has dedicated himself to numerous charity projects for the under-funded public schools in the Northwest, Potluck in the Park, a charity that feeds hungry people in the Portland area, and the Edwards Center for handicapped adults. In 2001, Tom started recording on his own record label, Nu-Wrinkle Records. After nearly 35 years of recording on various labels (Windham Hill, Verve, Shanachie, PAUSA, Gaia, WMOT, Timeless International, Chase Music) he felt it was time to explore the world of self-produced music. In 2013, he has undertaken new projects by other artists. Note: You can hire me as a solo pianist/vocalist or you can hire the Tom Grant Band. Please specify when you request a quote.

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Review by Elizabeth T.

FuneralReviewed on December 16, 2019From Portland, OR

Tom Grant was wonderful! It was a delight to have him perform at my Dad's service.

Review by Tom A.

ConcertReviewed on August 20, 2017From Loa, UT

Wonderful event. Tom's music was terrific

Review by Judy (Kershner) M.

WeddingReviewed on May 31, 2017From Portland, OR

We were so fortunate to have had Tom Grant perform at our son's wedding. His choice of music was absolutely perfect at the ceremony and he captured the moment with just the right mood that we wanted to convey. He and his trio performed at the dinner on the Sternwheeler as we cruised down the Columbia River. It was magical. Everyone felt like they were in a movie and that it was one of the best weddings they had ever attended. Thank you Tom Grant for helping to make our event so special and one we all will never forget.

Tom Grant, Pianist/Soloist/Duo/Trio:

Hi Judy, We had a great time at the wedding. You all were wonderful and really a fun group. Tom

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  • Angels Crossing | Tom Grant
  • Alpha Centari | Tom Grant
  • Ain't Misbehavin | Fats Waller
  • All of me | Gerald Marks
  • All of You | Cole Porter
  • Alone Together | Arthur Schwartz
  • Black Orpheus | Antonio Carlos Jobim
  • But Not for Me | George Gershwin
  • Bye Bye Blackbird | Ray Henderson
  • Cheek to Cheek | Irving Berlin
  • Cry Me a River | Arthur Hamilton
  • Days of Wine and Roses | Henry Mancini
  • Desafinado | Antonio Carlos Jobim
  • Don't Get Around Much Anymore | Duke Ellington
  • East of the Sun | Brooks Bowman
  • Embraceable You | George Gershwin
  • Every Tim We Say Goodbye | Cole Porter
  • Georgia | Hoagy Carmichael
  • Gentle Rain | Luiz Bonfa
  • Girl From Ipanema | Antonio Carlos Jobim
  • I Concentrate On You | Cole Porter
  • I Fall In Love Too Easily | Jule Styne
  • I remember you | Victor Schertzinger
  • I Should Care | Axel Stordahl
  • I Thought About You | Jimmy Van Heusen
  • I Wish You Love | Lionel Hampton
  • I'm Glad There Is You | Jimmy Dorsey
  • I'm In the Mood For Love | Jimmy McHugh
  • I'm Old Fashioned | Jerome Kern
  • It Had To Be You | Isham Jones
  • Just One Of Those Things | Cole Porter
  • Little Boat | Ronaldo Boscoli
  • Mak'in Whoopee | Walter Donaldson
  • Misty | Errol Garner
  • My Foolish Heart | Victor Young
  • My Funny Valentine | Richard Rodgers
  • My One and Only Love | Guy Wood
  • My Romance | Richard Rodgers
  • Nearness of You | Hoagy Carmichael
  • Nice Work If You Can Get It | George Gershwin
  • Night and Day | Cole Porter
  • On a Clear Day | Burton Lane
  • Once I loved | Antonio Carlos Jobim
  • Our Love Is Here To Stay | George Gershwin
  • Pennies From Heaven | Arthur Johnston
  • Penthouse Serenade | Nat King Cole
  • People Will Say We Are In Love | Richard Rodgers
  • Quiet Nights | Antonio Carlos Jobim
  • Satin Doll | Duke Ellington
  • Shadow Of Your Smile | Johnny Mandel
  • Slow Boat To China | Frank Loesser
  • Someone to Watch Over Me | George Gershwin
  • Spring Is Here | Richard Rodgers
  • Street Where You Live | Frederick Loewe
  • Summertime | George Gershwin
  • Take the A Train | Billy Strayhorn
  • There's a Small Hotel | Richard Rodgers
  • These Foolish Things | Jack Strachey
  • They Can't Take That Away From Me | George Gershwin
  • Time After Time | Sammy Cahn
  • Two Sleepy People | Hoagy Carmichael
  • Unforgettable | Irving Gordon
  • Very Thought of You | Ray Noble
  • Wave | Antonio Carlos Jobim
  • Way you Look Tonight | Jerome Kern
  • When I Fall In Love | Victor Young
  • Will You Still Be Mine | Matt Dennis
  • World On a String | Harold Arlen
  • Yesterdays | Jerome Kern
  • You Are Too Beautiful | Billy Preston
  • You Make Me Feel So Young | Josef Myrow
  • You'd Be Nice To COme Home To | Cole Porter
  • You're My Everything | Harry Warren
  • You've Changed | Bill Carey
  • Ain't No Sunshine | Bill Withers
  • All you Need Is Love | John Lennon
  • At Last | Mack Gordon
  • Because | John Lennon
  • Brick House | Commodores
  • Brown Eyed Girl | Van Morrison
  • Boogie On Reggae Woman | Stevie Wonder
  • Cold Duck Time | Eddie Harris
  • Cantaloupe Island | Herbie Hancock
  • Dock Of the Bay | Otis Redding
  • Don't You Worry Bout A Thing | Stevie Wonder
  • Fantasy | Earth Wind and Fire
  • Fire | Arthur Brown
  • For No One | Paul McCartney
  • Gimme Some Lovin | Steve Winwood
  • Good Times | Bernard Edwards
  • Great Balls of Fire | Jerry Lee Lewis
  • Have I Told You Lately | Van Morrison
  • Here Comes The Sun | George Harrison
  • Here There and Everywhere | Paul McCartney
  • How Sweet It Is | Holland-Dozier
  • If You Want Me To Stay | Sly and The Family Stone
  • In My Life | Lennon-McCartney
  • I'm In Love Again | Fats Domino
  • Isn't She Lovely | Stevie Wonder
  • I Wanna Be Sedated | Ramones
  • I Will | Paul McCartney
  • I Wish | Stevie Wonder
  • Jambalaya | Hank Williams
  • Just The Two Of Us | Bill Withers
  • Lean On Me | Bill Withers
  • Midnight At The Oasis | David Nichtern
  • Money Is Honey | Jesse Stone
  • Moondance | Van Morrison
  • Mustang Sally | Mack Rice
  • My Cherie Amour | Stevie Wonder
  • My Girl | The Temptations
  • Ob-La-Di | Paul McCartney
  • One Hundred Ways | Quincy Jones
  • Overjoyed | Stevie Wonder
  • Piano man | Billy Joel
  • Proud Mary | John Fogerty
  • Sudden Samba | Neil Larsen
  • Stand By Me | Ben E King
  • Sunshine of My Life | Stevie Wonder
  • Superstition | Stevie Wonder
  • Til You Come Back To Me | Stevie Wonder
  • Time Is On My Side | Jerry Ragovoy
  • Twist and Shout | Phil Medley
  • Too Hot | Kool And The Gang
  • The Way It Is | Bruce Hornsby
  • Wishing Well | Terence Trent D'Arby
  • What's Going On | Marvin Gaye
  • Whiter Shade Of Pale | Procal Harum
  • Wonderful World | Louis Armstrong
  • You And I | Miles Davis
  • You Never Can Tell | Chuck Berry
  • You Send Me | Sam Cooke
  • Let's Fall In Love | Harold Arlen
  • I've Got You Under My Skin | Cole Porter
  • Fly Me To The Moon | Bart Howard
  • Sugar In My Bowl | Bessie Smith
  • La Ultima Noche | Bobby Collazo
  • Moonglow | Will Hudson
  • Never Say Never | Tom Grant
  • Witchi Tai To | Jim Pepper
  • Wildest Dreams | Tom Grant
  • I Feel Good | James Brown
  • All Shook Up | Elvis Presley

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Past Events

December 8, 2019 • Funeral
Sun2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Portland, OR
May 4, 2019 • Funeral
Sat1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Tualatin, OR
February 26, 2018 • Lake Theater
Mon7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Lake Oswego, OR
August 19, 2017 • Concert
Sat2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Loa, UT
May 28, 2017 • Wedding
Sun3:00 PM - 8:30 PM Portland, OR
August 27, 2016 • Resort Event
Sat6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Bend, OR
October 24, 2015 • Private Party
Sat7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Seattle, WA
October 2, 2015 • Private Party
Fri7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Seattle, WA

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