Grover Kemble

“Kemble drew on his years as an artist and entertainer when facing the boisterous crowd, many of whom seemed to be there simply to eat and gab. He gave lively, humorous introductions to each song, delivered his numbers with pizazz and occasionally shouted out brief bursts like “Here we go” as a number switched aspects. These amiable spoken passages and his vital interpretations gave those who listened a top-drawer showbiz evening.”

“Grover Kemble has a winning formula for presenting jazz: Make it entertaining. It’s a formula that has fans enthusiastically following the singer-guitarist to his gigs throughout North Jersey.”

“His guitar work is highly charged and his stage presence commanding.”

“Grover is first-rate in lead guitar and vocals, including scat.”

“Spews out notes and chords in dots and chunks.”

“Fans recognize each other from concerts, and the musicians know each other and periodically play together. But even among the fraternity and sorority of jazz artists in northern New Jersey, pianist Jerry Vezza and guitarist Grover Kemble share a special bond.”