blushrt Designs
JAZZ ART AND CLOTHING...www.blushrt.com
CLICK ON THE WORD "slide" BELOW LEFT AND ALSO SEE INFORMATION ON blushrt DESIGNS BELOW.
FOR CD INFO, PRESS, INTINERARY, AND CONTACT, CLICK LINKS ABOVE.
THE HISTORICAL MYSTERY BAND: JERRY, VOCALS, SCOTT CURRIER/JOHN HEFTER, KEYBOARDS, KIRK TATNALL, GUITAR and BASS, RANDY MAIO, DRUMS. SAX ADDED ON VARIOUS GIGS. THE BAND IS BEING FILMED IN VARIOUS HISTORICAL MILWAUKEE VENUES. SEE THE PRESS KIT FOR ARTICLES OUTLINING THE MUSIC AND FILM ASPECTS OF THIS BAND AND WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN THE FUTURE.
THE PRESS, AND JAZZ CRITICS AS WELL, HAVE COMPARED JERRY TO FRANK SINATRA AND BOBBY DARIN. JERRY, HOWEVER, IS AN ORIGINAL. HE IS A JAZZ SINGER, BUT ALSO AN ENTERTAINER. THE TWO ELEMENTS CREATE A PERFORMANCE WHICH IS MUCH MORE THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS.
"SOME OF THE BEST," JERRY'S NEW CD, IS ONLY AVAILABLE AT LIVE PERFORMANCES.
THE REST OF HIS RECORDED CATALOG IS AVAILABLE ON ALL DIGITAL DOWNLOAD SITES, AND AT AMAZON.COM AND CD BABY. (SEE HOME PAGE ABOVE)
JERRY'S NEW BAND (HISTORICAL MYSTERY BAND) IS CURRENTLY APPEARING IN CLUBS, CONCERTS, AND FESTIVALS.
THE BAND CONSISTS OF KEYBOARDS, GUITAR/BASS, AND DRUMS, WITH SAXOPHONE AND/OR TRUMPET OPTIONAL. JERRY USES WISCONSIN CONSERVATORY MUSICIANS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS WHO PLAY LOCALLY AND IN CHICAGO. THERE ISN'T A LOCAL SEASONED MUSICIAN WHO HASN'T PERFORMED IN HIS BAND AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER. HIS BAND HAS APPEARED AT MILWAUKEE'S SUMMERFEST, RAINBOW SUMMER, COUNTY PARK CONCERTS, BASTILLE DAYS, RIVER RHYTHMS, MILWAUKEE AREA CULTURAL CENTERS, AND MILWAUKEE, MADISON, AND CHICAGO JAZZ CLUBS. HE HAS ALSO PERFORMED WITH BANDS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC, FRANCE, AND ITALY. FOR BOOKINGS USE THE CONTACT PAGE ON THIS WEBSITE.
JERRY IS ALSO THE SINGER FOR THE 15-PIECE NICK CONTORNO ORCHESTRA. THEY RECORDED A NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED CD IN 1999. THEY ARE THE MOST REQUESTED BIG BAND IN THE MIDWEST FOR WEDDINGS, FESTIVALS, AND CORPORATE EVENTS.
*******JAZZ ART T-SHIRTS*******
blushrt Designs******Milwaukee Jazz Singer
Jerry Grillo
A slideshow of Jerry's acrylic paintings and handpainted clothing is above to the left. The artwork and clothing items were prototypes for his new clothing label. The blushrt label is based on his Jazz Art. CLICK on the word "slide" above left.
blushrt is the label name for Jerry's new line of one-of-kind T-shirts. blushrt T's are now available in Milwaukee. The Jazz Art shirts will have his official logo. Each shirt has Jerry's signature acrylic design, but will vary in detail. They are 100% cotton pre-shrunk cotton and do not fade. They will be available at Jerry's jazz events. Inquiries are welcome by using the Contact Link above.
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BELOW is the video for the song "Lonely." Jerry's thoughts and song lyrics convey a sense of loss we can all identify with one way or another. Lyrics by Jerry Grillo, Music by Roe Fosco @Minneapple Records 2009. Videographer: Barbara Meyer-Spidell. The song is available at CD Baby, itunes, and other digital download sevices by clicking on the Lonely Icon on the Main Page.
The home page on this site gives information on how to purchase or download his recordings.
Jerry collaborated with the internationally renowned LYNNE ARRIALE TRIO on his CD, GOODY FOR YOU. Lynne is recognized as one of the finest jazz pianists in the world. BLUE NOTE recording artist JACKIE ALLEN co-produced his first CD, THIS FUNNY WORLD, which features the DEAN ROLAND TRIO from Chicago. He has recorded with the finest jazz musicians in the Milwaukee area on many other recordings. They are featured on his newest recording, "Some Of The Best."
Reviews by jazz critics Jerome Wilson and Frank Rubolino from Cadence Magazine, Lee Prosser from www.jazzreview.com, The New York Times, The Chicago Sun Times, The Shepherd Express, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, as well as others, can be found on Mr. Grillo's individual CD Pages or in the Press Kit on this website.
Jerry studied voice and acting at the University of Minnesota and jazz vocal at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. He also studied dance and theatre at the University of Wisconsin. He has had lead roles in musical theatre productions including, "The Fantasticks," "Fiddler On The Roof," and "Cabaret." He was also featured in Bob Simpson's musical revues, and a 70's cover band, "Sweet Earth." He was a model for Arlene Wilson and has appeared in numerous clubs, festivals, casino stage shows, industrial shows, commercials, and films. He is a native of Minnesota and currently resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
His CD's have received airplay in France, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Australia,
Russia, Japan, Canada, Indonesia, Italy, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Argentina, Brazil, Sweden, China, England, Germany, as well as in the USA. Privatejazz.com ---an internet jazz radio station---is featuring Jerry's music in rotation as well.
Cathy Cook, formerly a film professor at the University of Wisconsin, filmed a documentary short subject about Jerry titled "15 Minute Stardumb" in 1990. It has been transferred to DVD. It is available for independent film festival showings and was filmed five years before Jerry's first professional recording. It is also featured on YouTube.
You can request to hear tracks from any of his CD's by calling the local jazz or alternative radio station
in your city. We would be happy to provide CD copies to any radio station or cable network that features jazz or big band vocals. Promo packages
are also available for clubs and festival events.
IF YOU WISH FURTHER INFORMATION, PROMO, OR BOOKINGS, use the contact page on this website.
