Joe Gransden

Joe Gransden (center) performs on stage at Greensboro’s Festival Hall. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Joe Gransden (center) performs on stage at Greensboro’s Festival Hall. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Gransden lights up Festival Hall stage

Joe Gransden and his band bring to life the music of the big bands, featuring songs from old and new. With a singing voice compared to Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra, Gransden has performed around the world and released 19 albums/CDs.
The great vocalist Robin Latimore on stage. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The great vocalist Robin Latimore on stage. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Gransden delivers swingin’ Christmas show

Last Thursday evening at Festival Hall, a swingin’ good time holiday show came to Greensboro with Atlanta-based Joe Gransden and his band.Gransden has performed around the world and released 16 albums under his name.
In addition to singing and leading the band, Gransden plays a mean trumpet. IAN TOCHER/Staff

In addition to singing and leading the band, Gransden plays a mean trumpet. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gransden and band swing into The Plaza

Joe Gransden and his 16-piece band with guest vocalist Robin Latimore got in the groove at The Plaza Arts Center on Dec. 9 with a swingin’ Christmas show.