J. Grant is a soulful and passionate musician with a remarkable gift, that captivates the attention of every audience for which he performs.
His years of playing, teaching, and recording have earned him the privilege of traveling around the country and abroad. Born and raised in Chicago, by the age of five,
J.Grant began his musical career playing the drums at his father’s church and later on playing for Lighthouse Church of All Nations. Since J. Grant’s entry into the music world, he has developed a strong knowledge of musical arrangements and ability to play from memory in all styles of music.
With his unique style and avid ear for music, J.Grant is one of the most talented and energetic drummers around. J.Grant lives his passion with every passing moment. While J.Grant’s musical background is exceptional and extensive, it is his humble and caring spirit that attracts audiences everywhere and commands their attention with every beat of his drum.
J. Grant has been blessed to play with some of the greatest artist in the music business such has, Nick Colionne, Kirk Whalum, Steve Oliver, Peabo Bryson, Eric Roberson, Eric Darius, Michael Lington, Gerald Veasley, CeCe Peniston, Keke Wyatt, Glenn Jones, Jeff Bradshaw, Conya Doss, Steve Cole, Jackiem Joyner, Kim Waters, Najee, Jeff Lorber (Jazz, Funk , Soul) Norman Brown, Gerald Albright, Paul Taylor, Brian Simpson, Selina Albright, Peter White, Rick Braun, Vincent Ingala, Euge Groove, Maysa and a host of others. ​
J. Grant’s career is a result of hard work, faithfulness, integrity, and a good family background and morals.
These same morals and values are now transferred over to his family.
J. Grant will always remember that he is nothing without the help of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ​“Without God I Am Nothing!"
The J. Grant Experience was established in 2017 as one of Chicago’s local bands providing live music entertainment for music lovers at different venues and several residencies across the Chicago and surrounding suburban area venues.
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Since their start, The J. Grant Experience has become a household name amongst their musical peers and followers as one of Chicago’s Premiere Bands for any occasion.
Their reach and professionalism has landed them to play for some of the music industry greats such as KeKe Wyatt, Chante Moore, CeCe Peniston, Case, Public Announcement, Shirley Murdock, Tony Terry, T.C. Carson, Nick Colionne, Althea Rene, Nathan L. Mitchell, Jeanette Harris, Adam Hawley, Ronnie Laws, Debra Laws, Tom Browne, Lin Roundtree, Marcus Adams, Dee Lucas and Paul Taylor.
The J. Grant Experience is in a lane of their own by providing quality SOLD OUT shows such as
• A Tribe Called Quest Tribute
*SOLD OUT 4 Times
• From The Mind of A Musician
• Bandimonium which consisted of Two Bands on One Stage paying tribute to The Isley Brothers, Gap Band, Earth, Wind & Fire & Frankie Beverly Feat. Maze
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Needless to say, The J. Grant Experience truly loves doing what they do by bringing people together to enjoy music, love & laughs with integrity and grateful hearts!
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J.Grant's #1 saying in life is mainly simple, "Without God I Am Nothing!