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Jenna Earle was born and raised in interior B.C. before relocating with her family to Toronto at age 9. The product of a musical family spanning many generations, Jenna was immersed in the music business through her Grandpa, Eddie Graf, a talented arranger, composer and musician. By the time she was 11, Jenna was fortunate enough to appear as a featured vocalist on a Juno-nominated album by her uncle Lenny Graf. Her music education was furthered after watching late-night jam sessions at downtown jazz clubs and by attending Selkirk College, where she earned a diploma in guitar and music composition.
Jenna plays guitar, bass, piano, sings, and writes songs both as a solo artist, and for two projects: Ghostess – a four piece, bluesy-rock band, fronted by Jenna and in Sometime After Sundown – a group based on four part vocal harmonies, and acoustic guitar. Jenna’s latest Ghostess E.P. was produced by Bill Bell (Justin Nozuka, Jason Mraz, Tom Cochrane), and was released in Jan 2011. One of the tracks “Desert Nights” was recently featured on episode 2 of “The Protector” – a TV show on lifetime TV network in the U.S. and on CTV2 in Canada. She has played in a variety of settings, from a cruise ship, to a Viennese Ball, from radio shows, to recording sessions.
Often throughout the year, Jenna volunteers her time, by playing fundraising events and running songwriting/music exploration sessions, at Jasmine’s Alternative Music School, in Santa Barbara, CA. JAMS is a non-profit school for at risk youth, and children from low income families.
Jenna enjoys playing and instructing, nearly every style, including rock, blues and jazz, and has taught lessons to students ages 4 – 70. Most importantly, she encourages students to suggest songs and artists that they like, which fosters an interest in practicing. Through their favourite songs, and supplemented material, she introduces and builds upon playing techniques.
One positive thing about growing up in an isolated city with extremely cold winters, is the motivation to spend a lot of time inside experimenting with music. I moved from Winnipeg when I was eighteen to study Jazz drumming at Capilano College in North Vancouver, and have since stayed in Vancouver, continuing to play and work with a wide variety of musical projects.
In the last few years I've really enjoyed co-writing with quite a few people, and have had many resulting songs featured on Film/TV soundtracks. One of my favorite songs, 'Fool's Gold', written with Adrienne Pierce, was twice featured on ABC's Grey's Anatomy. I've also recently had placements on, The Hills, Army Wives, Exs and Ohs, Make It or Break It, and Greek (to name a few). Some of the other fine people I've written with are, Becky Ninkovic and Stephen O'Shea (of You Say Party), Emily Jane, Motion Soundtrack, Lily Frost, Hannah Georgas, Eileen Roth, Marnie Mains, Ben Sigston, Carmen and Camille, Nat Jay, and my father, published poet and play-write, Patrick Friesen.
As a drummer I've gotten to perform and record with some pretty great people, in a wide variety of styles, including:
Marcy Playground, Issa (AKA Jane Siberry), Kelly Rowland (of Destiny's Child), Hannah Georgas, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Zolas, The Neversurprise, Motion Soundtrack, Adrienne Pierce, Lily Frost, Nat Jay, Winston, Rick Waines, Mark Berube, The Painted Birds, Christa Couture, David Blair, Stephen Hedley, Patrick Brealey, Eileen Rothe, Bocephus King, Justine Bennett, Mike Weterings, Andrew Allen, Chantel Upshaw, Ben Sigston & The Abramson Singers.
Some of the producers I've worked with are, Thom Russo (Audioslave, Johnny Cash), Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Jimmy Page), Jeff Dawson (Daniel Powter, Kelly Rowland), Howard Redekopp (New Pornographers, Teagan and Sara), Vince Jones (Alanis Morissette, Dave Gahan), Bill Bell (Jason Mraz, Tara MacLean), Ryan Guldemond (Mother Mother, Hannah Georgas), Mathew Yelton (Pixies, Frank Black), John Ellis (Barney Bentall, Jane Siberry), Winston Hauschild (Hey Ocean!, Hannah Georgas), Shawn Cole (You Say Party! We Say Die!, Bend Sinister), Hipjoint Productions (Kresha Turner), and, Futcher (The Be Good Tanyas, Lillix). I have also regularly performed in the Vancouver International Jazz Festival with such artists as Bruno Hubert, Steve Fisk, Gord Grdina, and George McFetrich, as well as having recorded with Experimental Jazz artists Marilyn Lerner and Peggy Lee.
Basically, I love diversity and the challenge of making something new. I'm available for regular work in and around Vancouver, BC, for both studio, live, and/or co-writing, but would also be open to out-of-town and/or touring opportunities with the right project.
One thing I've become quite excited about is, the idea of collaborating with artists anywhere in the world using online file transfers. Check out the ftp recording page to find out more.
Trevor Grant received his Bachelor of Music from Mt. Allison University in New Brunswick in 1993 and has a wide range of musical experience including orchestral, marching band, musical theatre, rock, jazz, and world music. With many years of performing and teaching experience to draw from, Trevor brings it all to the drumset with an approach based on movement and musicality. He can be seen performing regularly with world fusion group Tambura Rasa and Jazz/Burlesque troupe Pandora and the Locksmiths.
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