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Allison Adams Tucker Trio & Holly Hofmann
L>R: Holly Hofmann (Handlery Hotel "Jazz Happy Hour" curator), Justin Grinnell (bass),
Melonie Grinnell (piano), Allison Adams Tucker (voice)
Dec. 31, 2018 @ Handlery Hotel, San Diego, CA



Justin Grinnell Four!
A Tribute To Hampton Hawes 1958 Album, Four!
L>R: Melonie Grinnell (piano), Justin Grinnell (bass),
Richard Sellers (drums), Bob Boss (guitar)
Nov. 11, 2018 @ Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA



Peter Sprague Trio & Kate Sprague
L>R: Tripp Sprague (tenor sax), Kate Sprague (voice),
Justin Grinnell (bass), Peter Sprague (guitar)
Oct. 19, 2018 @ Ki's Restaurant, Cardiff, CA


[YouTube Video]

Danny Green Trio
Danny Green (piano), Justin Grinnell (bass), Julien Cantelm (drums)
Oct. 7, 2018 @ Saint Luke's Church, Sedona, AZ



M & J Trio
L>R: Julien Cantelm (drums), Justin Grinnell (bass), Melonie Grinnell (piano)
Sep. 2, 2018 @ Mission Trails Visitor Center, San Diego, CA



Danny Green Trio Plus Strings
Danny Green (piano), Justin Grinnell (bass),
Julien Cantelm (drums), Plus Strings
Aug. 3, 2018 @ Huntington Summer Arts Festival, Huntington, NY



2018 Francis Parker/Jazz 88.3 KSDS Summer Jazz Workshop (High School Week)
Director: Nate Jarrell; Faculty: Derek Cannon, Tommy Collins, Danny Green, Justin Grinnell, Melonie Grinnell, Mike Holguin, Leonard Patton, Ian Tordella
July 28, 2018 @ The Music Box, San Diego, CA



Joshua Redman Combo
2018 Francis Parker/Jazz 88.3 KSDS Summer Jazz Workshop (High School Week)
L>R: Austin (drums), Paolo (piano), Catie (drums), Sam (bass), Taylor (tenor sax), Melonie Grinnell (co-director), Justin Grinnell (co-director)
July 28, 2018 @ The Music Box, San Diego, CA



Tripp Sprague Quartet
L>R: Duncan Moore (drums), Tripp Sprague (tenor sax),
Justin Grinnell (bass), Matt DiBiase (vibes)
July 26, 2018 @ Mission Brewery, San Diego, CA



Matt DiBiase Quartet
L>R: Julien Cantelm (drums), Robert Dove (tenor sax),
Justin Grinnell (electric bass), Matt DiBiase (vibes)
Grassroots Oasis, San Diego, CA



Hank Mobley Combo (aka "Zen-Chi" Combo)
2018 Francis Parker/Jazz 88.3 KSDS Summer Jazz Workshop (Middle School Week)
L>R: Justin Grinnell (co-director, bass), Melonie Grinnell (co-director), Zen (piano), Fritz (trombone), Emma (trumpet), Matthew (drums), Lucas (tenor sax), Taichi (alto sax)
July 13, 2018 @ Francis Parker School, San Diego, CA



Ken Peplowski & The Mike Wofford Trio Plus Special Guest Holly Hofmann
Jazz Live! Presented by KSDS Jazz 88.3
L>R: Mike Wofford (piano), Ken Peplowski (clarinet, tenor sax), Justin Grinnell (bass),
Holly Hofmann (flute), Jim Plank (drums)
July 10, 2018 @ Saville Theatre, San Diego City College, San Diego, CA
Listen to the whole concert here!

[ 1 ] 00:13 - You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To (ft. Ken Peplowski, tenor sax)
[ 2 ] 15:47 - The Touch Of Your Lips (ft. Ken Peplowski, tenor sax)
[ 3 ] 29:07 - Cry Me A River (ft. Ken Peplowski, clarinet)
[ 4 ] 36:30 - Introduction to Holly Hofmann
[ 5 ] 39:40 - The Thespian (ft. Holly Hofmann, flute & Ken Peplowski, tenor sax)
[ 6 ] 48:33 - Just Friends (ft. Holly Hofmann, flute & Ken Peplowski, clarinet)
[ 7 ] 57:46 - Ken Peplowski Interview
[ 8 ] 1:00:41 - S.K.J. (ft. Mike Wofford Trio)
[ 9 ] 1:09:12 - Ask Me Now (ft. Ken Peplowski, clarinet)
[ 10 ] 1:15:35 - Sultry Serenade (ft. Ken Peplowski, clarinet)
[ 11 ] 1:26:09 - Recado Bossa Nova (ft. Holly Hofmann, flute & Ken Peplowski, clarinet)



Danny Green Trio Plus Strings
L>R: Danny Green (piano), Justin Grinnell (bass), Luis Mascaro (violin),
Julien Cantelm (drums), Jennifer Wu (viola), Simon Huber (cello)
June 27, 2018 @ The Blue Whale, Los Angeles, CA
[Listen to "One Day It Will" on YouTube]



2018 San Diego Bass Fest
Masterclass by Justin Grinnell (on far right)
June 20, 2018 @ San Diego State University, San Diego, CA



Danny Green Trio
L>R: Danny Green (piano), Justin Grinnell (electric bass), Julien Cantelm (drums)
June 14, 2018 @ Pausa Art House, Buffalo, NY



USD Jazz Ensemble End-of-the-Semester Concert
Featuring Special Guest Trombonist Andy Geib (2nd from right)
Directed by Justin Grinnell (in middle with back towards camera)
May 9, 2018 @ Shiley Theatre, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA



Peter Sprague Trio
L>R: Justin Grinnell (bass), Duncan Moore (drums), Peter Sprague (guitar)
Apr. 20, 2018 @ Handlery Hotel, San Diego, CA


New CD Available Apr. 20, 2018
Danny Green Trio Plus Strings - One Day It Will [OA2 Records]
Danny Green Trio: Danny Green (piano), Justin Grinnell (bass), Julien Cantelm (drums); Plus Strings: Kate Hatmaker (violin), Igor Pandurski (violin), Travis Maril (viola), Erica Erenyi (cello)



Gilbert Castellanos Wednesday Night Jazz Jam
L>R: Gilbert Castellanos (trumpet), Irving Flores (piano), Justin Grinnell (bass),
Matt DiBiase (drums), Tyler Kreutel (drums)
Mar. 14, 2018 @ Panama 66, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA



Chico Pinheiro & Danny Green Trio
2018 Brasil Jazz Festa
L>R: Danny Green (piano), Chico Pinheiro (guitar),
Justin Grinnell (bass), Julien Cantelm (drums)
Mar. 4, 2018 @ Dizzy's, Musicians Association, San Diego, CA



LP And The Vinyl
L>R: Danny Green (piano), Justin Grinnell (bass),
Leonard Patton (voice), Julien Cantelm (drums)
Feb. 23, 2018 @ Rainbow Library, Las Vegas, NV



Valentine's Day Tribute To Pops & Ella
L>R: Ed Kornhauser (piano), Justin Grinnell (bass), Melanie Charles (voice),
Duncan Moore (drums, behind Melanie), Leonard Patton (voice), Curtis Taylor (trumpet)
Feb. 14, 2018 @ Dizzy's, Musicians Association, San Diego, CA



Mary Fettig Quartet
L>R: Mary Fettig (alto sax), Duncan Moore (drums),
Justin Grinnell (bass), Peter Sprague (guitar)
Jan. 13, 2018 @ Handlery Hotel, San Diego, CA



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