 Jennifer Grassman Opened for Grammy Award Winning Folk / Country Artist Jon Vezner at Dosey Doe's last Wednesday! View Photos by Lauglin Photography ~ Sean K. Thompson, Author & Playwright
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"One of the more intriguing albums I've heard in a while, Grassman's 58-minute opus is a unique mix of bombastic prog rock, piano pop, and opera." “Jennifer Grassman has a voice all her own in a world of conformity.”
Brian Ray, Bassist & Guitarist for Paul McCartney Serpent Tales and Nightingales is ... "a swirl of lush arrangements and emotional, tumultuous lyrics. There are tempestuous pianos, crashing drums and velvety vocals." Joey Guerra, The Houston Chronicle “I find myself escaping to another world when I hear these songs.” Catherine Lu, Associate Producer, Houston NPR | KUHF “Grassman seems to be an old soul with a contemporary heart.” Retta Blaney, Theater Critic, Journalist & Author “[In] Serpent Tales & Nightingales, Jennifer Grassman has not only demonstrated her ability to maintain her artistic integrity and produce a quality product, she has also shown other independent recording artists what they can accomplish through hard work, determination and the support of their fans and friends.” David Sadof, Houston Music Examiner “A chilling melody plays around you, haunting lyrics drawing you into a story, pulling emotions from you, creating a vivid image of a world you somehow know. You’ve just heard a Jennifer Grassman song.” Victoria Voller, The American Chronicle & The Twisted Peppermint “This is an amazing cd that I like more and more each time I listen to it. Jennifer Grassman is a master storyteller as well as an extremely gifted musician. It is refreshing to hear original music that actually sounds original!! I can't wait until the next cd comes out!” Amy Holland, Listener “This album is worth every second spent listening to it. And trust me, you'll find it hard to stop listening. Definitely one to keep in or next to your cd player for a long time.” Bastiaan De Groot, Listener "Simple words cannot describe this album! I have listened to it during all manner of emotional states, and I always feel better afterwords. Jennifer is an incredible singer / songwriter, and a talented pianist. I am also honored, and humbled to be a sponsor for this album." Wade Saint John, Listener “Literally, the songs deliver a full course of lyrical creativity from the humor of The Haunting to the poignant soul-searching of Foundling. An ambitious and enjoyable musical feast!” Gwendolyn Taylor, Listener “I have listened to Jennifer Grassman's cd about 50 times already and each time, I love the songs more and more. They bring me peace whenever I listen to them. 'Foundling' speaks to me on a personal level and gives me chills!” Valerie Hartzell, Listener “I LOVE this CD!!! I'm not usually one who enjoys prog rock/pop music, but Grassman has produced a wonderful album that I listen to over and over again. Some of the tracks are very silly while others are somber, but messages of hope are written all over the music. Not only are the lyrics deep and very often moving, but the music itself always fits perfectly. Grassman's piano playing is only surpassed by her singing ability. ST&N is well worth buying.” Elisa Holland, Listener |
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 Jennifer Grassman is an independent recording artist based in Houston, Texas. Grassman sings, plays the piano, and composes her own original material. Her music video, Pretty Girls, recently won Dances With Films, in Los Angeles, California. Pretty Girls is the single on Grassman's debut album, At The Back Of The North Wind. The album also features White Roses, a song Grassman wrote in memory of her late friend, Rachael Koloroutis, whose story was featured on ABC's 20/20 in October, 2009.Grassman's second album, Keep Silent; A Collection of Ancient Carols, is a Christmas album. It was followed by Grassman's third album, Serpent Tales & Nightingales, in 2010, which recieved national attention when it was given four stars and a stellar review by Christianity Today. Serpent Tales & Nightingales features guest musicians Mathias Blad of Falconer, Tyson Sheth of Hello Love, and Grassman's husband and longtime guitarist, Jason Greenberg. Serpent Tales & Nightingales is being produced by MD Thompson at The Ivory Tower. Because Grassman recently parted ways with her record label of five years, she is working to create buzz, and raise funds for the production and promotion of Serpent Tales & Nightingales by accepting sponsorships and donations from her adoring fans, and performing fundraising concerts in homes, neighborhood club houses, and community centers. You can read Grassman’s blog, The Grassman Blogette, by clicking here. You may sign up to receive Grassman’s e-newsletter, The Grassman Gazette, by clicking here. LEFT: Renowned world music recording artist Loreena McKennitt, best known for her Celtic & Middle Eastern stylings, greets Jennifer Grassman after a 2009 concert at Jones Hall to promote McKennitt's album An Ancient Muse and her DVD Nights from the Alhambra. |
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