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Smooth Jazz with Grover
- Birmingham, AL
- Singing Guitarist
- Travels up to 1 hours
- $225 and up
Overview
Are you looking for a solo singer-guitarist, or a one-man band, for your event near Birmingham?
I have provided live music for over 20 years for private, public and corporate events. I can play just acoustic or electric guitars, and provide fuller music with my own looping and tracks, depending on the mood you want for your event. Yes, I'm happy to play specific requests (given adequate time to learn new songs!), and I'll tailor the music to the mood you want from my 400+ repertoire of jazz, blues, country and pop gems. My goal is to delight you and your guests! Contact me - let's talk about what you want!
5 Reviews
Kind, professional and great communication from the beginning. We knew Grover would be perfect for our wedding shower but his talent exceeded all expectations!
Grover was given a specific playlist and accommodated every request. Wonderful and kind personality and respectful of our budget. Would book him again for any and all events!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Smooth Jazz with Grover:
Jennie, thank you so much. You made this such a pleasure. Mucho gracias and many blessings to you and your family.
Photos from this event
Grover did an absolutely amazing job playing at my wedding shower on 10-29-23. We had about 40 guests attend and practically everyone there made comments about how great and talented he was! Most communication with him was done through my mother but the communication I had with him was pleasant as he responded quickly and was very helpful. He performed mainly Beatles tunes and by the end of the night received the title of the 5th Beatle! Overall, we were all very pleased with Grover and HIGHLY recommend him for any and every event!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Smooth Jazz with Grover:
Thank you, Bailey! Best wishes to you and Nic!
Grover was very kind and flexible. Everyone loved his voice and guitar skills. He can play anything!! He preformed at my sisters bridal shower and he kept the party going. The genre of the shower was the Beatles. His voice and guitar fit PERFECTLY with the theme. He is very nice and the guests loved him. Would 100% hire again!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Smooth Jazz with Grover:
Mary Alice, thank you so much! I appreciated you checking on me and even brought me a plate and water! So supportive!
He’s the fifth beetle y’all
Singing Guitarist
Response from Smooth Jazz with Grover:
It was such a pleasure for me to play those special Beatles' songs at the Bridal Shower - you are such a fun group! Thank you, Zoe!!
Very kind and accommodating, great musicality and very good at performing
Singing Guitarist
Response from Smooth Jazz with Grover:
Thank you, Celena - I appreciate you kind comments!
Booking Info
Price Range: $225 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to Expect
I mix it up, with vocals and guitar, looping, and self-made tracks, with a variety of classic standards, blues, country and a taste of jazz. I personalize my sets to create the mood, moving from up-tempo songs to instrumentals to ballads, depending on what the event planner is looking for. I provide professional equipment and behavior, make sure folks can talk over the music and, above all, make sure that everyone has a great time.
About
I was shy growing up, but playing music helped me connect with people more easily. I moved from Mobile to Birmingham in 1985 as a Physical Therapist, growing with my family and playing music locally. I love entertaining people for corporate and private parties - especially weddings! My two biggest events? entertaining a couple hundred folks for the BJCC VIP Lounge pre-shows for both Sir Elton John and the Eagles.
Go ahead, book me for your event and get ready to hear your raving guests!
Additional Booking Notes
I need ~ 8 x 8' performance area (including PA and lighting) with a grounded 120 V power receptacle. If playing outside, a tent is requested (I can bring my own). I like to take a 10 minute break after 90 minute performance. In the event of electrical storms, I turn electrical equipment off and will play acoustically until the storm has safely moved away.
Services Offered
Set List
Blues
Bright Lights, Big City (Jimmy Reed - 1951)
Crosscut Saw Blues (Albert King -1941)
Oreo Cookie Blues (Lonnie Mack - 1985)
My Babe (Don’t Stand No Cheating) (Willie Dixon - 1955)
Walking Blues
Gimme Back My Wig (Hound Dog Taylor)
Standards
Ain’t Misbehavin
All Of Me
As Time Goes By
At Last
Avalon
Autumn Leaves
Birk’s Works
Blue Skies (Irving Berlin - 1926) (Willie Nelson)
Do Nothing (‘Till You Hear From Me)
Do You Know What It Means (To Miss New Orleans)?(L. Armstrong/B. Holiday - 1947)
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Fever
Fly Me to the Moon (1954)
Georgia on My Mind
Girl From Ipanema (Carlos Jobim - 1962)
God Bless the Child
How High the Moon
If I Had You
It Don’t Mean A Thing
It Had to Be You
Just the Way You Look Tonight
La Vie en Rose (Edith Pilaf - 1946)
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
Moon River
Night & Day
One Note Samba (Carlos Jobim)
Over the Rainbow
Scotch & Soda
Stardust
Stars Fell on Alabama
Sunny
Sunny Side of the Street
Swing 42
Take 5
Take the “A” Train
The Nearness of You
The Shadow of Your Smile
Wave (Carlos Jobim)
What a Wonderful World
You’re Nobody (‘Till Somebody Loves You)
Pop
2010+
I Won’t Give Up (Jason Mraz -2012)
Spin You Around
2000-10
Don’t Know Why I Didn’t Come (Nora Jones - 2002)
Slow Dancing (In a Burning Room) (John Mayer - 2006)
Smooth (Santana - 1999)
90’s
Change the World (Eric Clapton - 1996)
Closing Time (The Semisonics -1998)
Fields of Gold (Sting - 1993)
Harvest Moon (Neil Young -1992)
Long December (Counting Crows)
She Just Wants to Dance (Keb ‘Mo - 1993)
Still Got the Blues For You (George Moore - 1990)
Under The Bridge (Red Hot Chili Peppers - 1991)
What if God was One of Us? (Alanis Morissette - 1995)
80’s
A Matter of Trust (Billy Joel - 1986)
Amarillo by Morning (George Strait - 1982)
An Englishman in New York (Sting - 1987)
Billie Jean (Michael Jackson - 1983)
Boys of Summer (Eagles - 1984)
Diamonds On the Soles of Her Shoes (Paul Simon - 1986)
End of the Line (Traveling Wilburys - 1988)
Everything is Broken (Bob Dylan - 1989)
Overkill (Men at Work - 1983)
Graceland (Paul Simon - 1986)
Three Little Birds (Bob Marley - 1980)
West LA Fadeaway (Grateful Dead - 1982)
What I Am (Edie Brickell - 1988)
70’s
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover (Paul Simon - 1975)
A Song for You (Leon Russell - 1970)
Ain’t No Sunshine (Bill Withers 1971)
Almost Cut My Hair (C&N - 1970)
Amie (Pure Prairie League - 1972)
Angel (Jimi Hendrix - 1971)
Angel From Montgomery (John Prine - 1971)
Brandy (Looking Glass - 1972)
Country Road (James Taylor - 1970)
Crystal (Buckingham-Nicks - 1973)
Danny’s Song (Loggins & Messina - 1971)
Dead Flowers (Rolling Stones -1971)
Desperado (Eagles - 1973)
Drift Away (Dobie Gray - 1973)
Easy (Like Sunday Morning) (Commodores - 1977)
From the Beginning (EL&P - 1972)
Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad (Trad.-1923) (Grateful Dead-1971)
If (Bread - 1971)
Layla (Eric Clapton -
Lay Down Sally (Eric Clapton - 1977)
Masquerade (Leon Russell - 1972)
Night Moves (Bob Seeger - 1976)
Oya Como Va (Santana - 1970 )(Tito Puente - 1962)
Scarlett Begonias (Grateful Dead - 1974)
Sultans of Swing (Dire Straits -1978)
Sweet Baby James (James Taylor - 1970)
Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver - 1973)
That’s What Love Will Make You Do (Little Milton - 1972)
Tightrope (Leon Russell - 1972)
Werewolves of London (Warren Zevon 1978
What’s Goin’ On? (Marvin Gaye - 1971)
Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton -1977 for Pattie Boyd)
60’s
All Along the Watchtower (Bob Dylan - 1967)
All My Loving (Beatles - 1963)
America (Simon & Garfunkel - 1968)
Big Chief (Earl King, Professor Longhair -1964)
Blackbird (Beatles - 1968)
Brown-Eyed Girl (Van Morrison - 1967)
Can’t Find My Way Home (Blind Faith - 1969)
Come Together (Beatles - 1969)
Dancing In the Streets (Martha and the Vandellas - 1964)
Do You Want to Know A Secret? (Beatles - 1963)
Don’t Mess Up a Good Thing (Fontella Bass/Bobby Mclure -1965)(Ry Cooder
Down On the Corner (CCR - 1969)
Honky Tonk Women (Stones - 1969)
I Will (Beatles - 1968)
It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue (Bob Dylan - 1965)
Here Comes the Sun (Beatles - 1969)
Just Like a Woman (Bob Dylan - 1966)
Michelle (Beatles - 1965)
Something (Beatles - 1969)
Wave (Carlos Jobim - 1967)
Yesterday (Beatles - 1965)
You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away (Beatles - 1965)
50’s
Bright Lights, Big City (Jimmy Reed - 1951)
Hey, Good Looking (Hank Williams - 1951)
I’ve Got a Woman (Ray Charles - 1954)
Mr. Sandman (The Chordettes - 1958)
Not Fade Away (Buddy Holly - 1957)(Grateful Dead
40’s
Blue Moon (1949)
Is You Is or Is You Ain’t? (Louis Jordan - 1943)
Move It on Over (Hank Williams -1947)
30’s
As Time Goes By (Herman Hepfield - 1931) (Casablanca - 1942)
Boulevard of Broken Dreams (1933)
Over The Rainbow (1938)
Instrumentals
Aeshokin Farewell
Autumn Leaves (1947)
Besame Mucho (Consuelo Velazquez (15 yo: Bolero)- 1940)
Blue Bossa
Breezin’ (George Benson - 1976)
Cantelope Island (Herbie Hancock)
Classical Gas (Mason Williams)
Cold Duck Time (Eddie Harris - 1969)
If (Bread - 1971)
Man in the Mirror (Michael Jackson - 1983)
Moonglow (BIlly Holiday - 1952)
Over the Rainbow (Harold Arlen - 1938)
Sleepwalk (Santo & Johnny - 1959)
Song For My Father (Horace Silver - 1965)
Sugar (Stanley Turrentine - 1970)
Sunny (Bobby Hebb - 1966)
Take 5 (Paul Desmond/Dave Brubeck - 1959)
Watermelon Man (Herbie Hancock - 1962)
Setup Requirements
I need roughly 5 x 8' stage area, a 120 V power outlet, and a covered area if the event is outdoors.