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Project Grand Slam (PGS) was formed in 2007 by bassist/composer/leader Robert Miller. PGS's debut album, Play (Cakewalk Records 2008), was produced by the legendary Frank Filipetti (Grammy winner for Record of the Year for James Taylor's "Hourglass" CD) and featured the Top 20 radio hit “The Captain Of Her Heart” with internationally renowned guest vocalist Judie Tzuke. In addition, PGS and five of Robert's tunes from Play were featured in an episode of the hit NBC-TV series, “Lipstick Jungle”, starring Brooke Shields. Play received rave reviews and was nominated for seven Grammys. In Nov. 2011 PGS released our cover of the classic Hollies hit, “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”. The song was dedicated by the band for the benefit of the victims of child abuse, relating to the Penn State University sexual abuse scandal. In July 2012 PGS released our second album, Spring Dance (Cakewalk Records 2012). The album featured five of Robert's new compositions, including the title track which was also was a Top 20 jazz radio hit, and the CD received rave reviews. In May 2014 Robert released "Twenty", a compilation CD containing 16 tunes that he wrote and recorded over the last twenty years mainly with PGS. At the same time Robert decided to re-form Project Grand Slam with a new lineup. The band now consists of the following young, talented musicians in addition to Robert on bass:

Jeff Fajardo - drums
Nathan Cepelinski - saxophones
Ben Sher - guitar
Marcello Casagrand - keyboards


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Acclaimed Jazz-Rock Fusion Band Project Grand Slam To Release New Single "The Rescue” On July 1

Acclaimed Jazz-Rock Fusion Band Project Grand Slam To Release New Single "The Rescue” On July 1

Source: Miles High Productions

Project Grand Slam, the acclaimed jazz-rock fusion band led by bassist/composer Robert Miller, will be releasing the first single from their upcoming full-length album, The Queen’s Carnival, on July 1. This single, “The Rescue”, draws from a variety of influences and highlights Miller’s unique approach to blending jazz and rock into a totally new sound. While mostly instrumental, the new album features a guest appearance by vocalist Lucy Woodward on Robert’s completely reimagined cover of The Kinks’ “You Really Got ...

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It’s Another Contemporary Jazz Home Run For Project Grand Slam With The Joyfully Melodic And Grooving "Spring Dance"

It’s Another Contemporary Jazz Home Run For Project Grand Slam With The Joyfully Melodic And Grooving "Spring Dance"

Source: Miles High Productions

Los Angeles, CA: When is the last time a jazz ensemble named after the nefarious scheme of a James Bond villain packed such a solidly melodic and grooving punch? Project Grand Slam, named by leader Robert Miller as a play on “Goldfinger”’s plan to steal all the gold from Fort Knox, is probably the first—and he and PGS are up to plenty of melodic and grooving wonder this summer on Spring Dance, their explosive new album on Cakewalk Records. The ...

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Project Grand Slam Releases New Cover Of The Hollies Hit, “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” To Benefit Victims Of Child Abuse

Project Grand Slam Releases New Cover Of The Hollies Hit, “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” To Benefit Victims Of Child Abuse

Source: Miles High Productions

New York, NY: Project Grand Slam (PGS), the contemporary electric jazz group, has today released their version of the classic Hollies hit, “He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother," with Special Guest Vocals by Joye Hennessey. The song is dedicated to the victims of child abuse, relating to the Penn State sexual abuse scandal. Like millions of people across the United States and the world, the members of PGS were horrified to learn of the sexual abuse allegations connected with Jerry ...

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Danny Lerman Joins Forces with NY's Project Grand Slam for Iridium Debut in April

Danny Lerman Joins Forces with NY's Project Grand Slam for Iridium Debut in April

Source: Lampkin Publicity Service

Jazz Saxophonist, Danny Lerman joins forces with NY's Project Grand Slam for their Iridium Debut on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009. Internationally acclaimed saxophonist Danny Lerman and New York's premier jazz group, Project Grand Slam, join forces to appear at the famed NY Iridium on this special spring night! This one night only show celebrates their current recordings; Lerman's Meow Baby and PGS' Play.

About Danny Lerman Saxophonist Danny Lerman knows how to have fun. He also knows retro ...

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Project Grand Slam Hits It out of the Park with "Play"

Project Grand Slam Hits It out of the Park with "Play"

Source: All About Jazz

Project Grand Slam promises to hit plenty of homeruns with the November 4 release of their debut album, Play. With five of its thirteen tracks and the band having already been prominently featured on the hit NBC Series “Lipstick Jungle,” the eclectic contemporary jazz band is savoring the fruits of early success. But there’s plenty more where that came from: loaded to the brim with smooth musicianship and joyful jamming. Acid Jazz Magazine states, “Project Grand Slam is a spectacular ...

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Spring Dance

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From: Spring Dance
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