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MICHEL GRASSER

CLINT JACKSON IV


At the age of 8 for Christmas he gets a toy drum set starting his love for percussion. He often plays with bands such as "Uranium" "Mach III" or "Spécial Dernière". Later on, he explores other style with musicians he meets along the way.

He has been also influenced by jazz notably in his improvisation style. Improvisation and on the spot elaboration remain some of Michel's leitmotivs in his own compositions.

For years now he has been developing his own home-studio and sound techniques. Today, Michel Grasser has started a new band named MGXXL. This band invites other musicians who add their own touch (to their melodies tunes). This creating original tunes with strong melodic lines and rhythm appealing to their listeners.







  • First involvement with music
    At twelve years old I stud it the theory of the Drums
  • Why did you start?
    Because I like it, I enjoyed play music
  • First type of instrument
    Snare
  • Musical training
    theory of the Drums
  • Early influences
    Rock, Pop Music
  • First public performance
    At the school party
  • First appearance on record
    2 Souls end of the year
  • Recording bands
    MGXXL, 2 Souls, Spécial Dernière
  • Equipment
    Digital Studio
  • Favourite song to play with Clint Jackson
    Beautiful Girl, Witch'in hour

 


At the age of 14 he performs in his concert at the Maverick's flat in Los Angeles. For three years with the group David eaten bread, he is a guest performer with such bands as Earth, Wind and Fire, Whispers, Temptations, Lake Side Express, Commodores, Kool and the Gang.

In 1973, he is in Europe where he performs with major jazz bands in Paris, Berlin Warsaw in Holland and Africa. He then returns to California to start his own band which plays all around the United States.

Clint Jackson is now back in his adopted country, France, sharing his time between of Provence he loves and Paris.

The complete musician, Clint Jackson, in his own style plays all kind of music : Reggae, Blues, Soul, Gospel, Jazz etc and his own compositions.
He has just completed his latest album "bouge tes fesses" with Michel Grasser soon to be released.


  • First involvement with music
    1958 Elementary Band and Choir
  • Why did you start?
    Father was a musician
  • First type of instrument
    Trumpet, tuba
  • Musical training
    Elementry - junior high - high school - college
  • Early influences
    Otis Reddings - John Coltrane - Hendrix - RIB SOS - 60's
    First public performance
    Junior high 63
  • First appearance on record
    1974 Paris
  • Recording bands
    Kahn Jamel - Le Gents ' Mother Africa Group
  • Instrument played
    Keyboards - vocals - flute - trumpet - bass
  • Number of instruments owned
    4
  • Other musicians you admire
    Miles Davis - Sam Cooke - Marving Gaye - O'Jays
  • Favourite song to play with Clint Jackson & Michel Grasser
    Beautiful Girl