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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.
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First
involvement with music
At twelve years old I stud it the theory of the Drums
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Why
did you start?
Because I like it, I enjoyed play music
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First
type of instrument
Snare
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Musical
training
theory of the Drums
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Early
influences
Rock, Pop Music
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First
public performance
At the school party
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First
appearance on record
2 Souls end of the year
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Recording
bands
MGXXL, 2 Souls, Spécial Dernière
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Equipment
Digital Studio
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Favourite
song to play with Clint Jackson
Beautiful Girl, Witch'in hour
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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.
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First involvement with music
1958 Elementary Band and Choir
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Why
did you start?
Father was a musician
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First
type of instrument
Trumpet, tuba
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Musical
training
Elementry - junior high - high school - college
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Early
influences
Otis Reddings - John Coltrane - Hendrix - RIB SOS -
60's
First public performance
Junior high 63
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First
appearance on record
1974 Paris
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Recording bands
Kahn Jamel - Le Gents ' Mother Africa Group
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Instrument
played
Keyboards - vocals - flute - trumpet - bass
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Number
of instruments owned
4
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Other
musicians you admire
Miles Davis - Sam Cooke - Marving Gaye - O'Jays
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Favourite
song to play with Clint Jackson & Michel Grasser
Beautiful Girl
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