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CADENCE JAZZ MAGAZINE
Grillo.....has a strong, upbeat jazz voice with an
edge of cockiness in it that allows him to put a
personal touch on these tunes made famous by other
singers. Although Grillo's voice is unique, his
presentation of jazz standards draws comparison to
any number of predecessors such as Buddy Greco,
Bobby Darin, and of course Sinatra. He was
presented with the Wisconsin Area Music Industry's
Jazz Artist of the Year award in 2011 at Turner
Hall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, along with
nominations in 2012 and 2013 for the same
category. The assured phrasing, slight alteration
of lyrics, and forcefulness of style allow Grillo
to join that fraternity of singers who use their
take-charge attitude to win over an audience.
Grillo delivers a vocal punch to match the blasts
of the brass section. Grillo is an entertainer who
can get a crowd into the performance through his
personality and delivery.
Jerry
Grillo is a Jazz Vocalist based in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. See the Biography and Video page for
details on Jerry's career, and his Performance
Schedule page for his appearances in Milwaukee and
elsewhere.
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