Tom Grant

Known for his harmonic sophistication and hooky pop- and R&B-influenced grooves, keyboardist Tom Grant is regarded as one of the main progenitors of the contemporary smooth jazz sound. An Oregon native, Grant first made waves in the late '70s playing with luminaries like Charles Lloyd, Joe Henderson, and Tony Williams before launching his own lucrative solo career. Throughout the '80s and '90s, he enjoyed a high level of commercial success with albums like 1983's Tom Grant, 1991's Night Charade, and 1997's Lip Service. Over the years, he expanded into film and television work,...