Grammy-Nominated Guitarist Grant Geissman (Feels so Good) & His All-Star Quintet

Sat Nov 21, 2026

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Grant Geissman Guitar
Kenny Wild Bass
Kevin Winard Drums
Brian Scanlon Woodwinds
Gary Matsumoto Grand Piano

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Grant Geissman & His All-Star Band

Grammy- and Emmy-Nominated Guitarist and Composer Grant Geissman with Four of Southern California’s Most Accomplished Jazz Musicians

Grant Geissman is a guitarist and composer with sixteen albums released under his own name, the latest being BLOOZ, which was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2022, and featured such guest artists as Randy Brecker, Joe Bonamassa, Josh Smith, Robben Ford, and Tom Scott. His other recent solo projects include the jazz trilogy of Say That!, Cool Man Cool, and BOP! BANG! BOOM! (Futurism Records). He has recorded with such artists as Quincy Jones, Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello, Steve Tyrell, Chuck Mangione, Van Dyke Parks and Brian Wilson, Lorraine Feather, Gordon

Goodwin's Big Phat Band, Dave Damiani, David Benoit, and Ringo Starr. Geissman also co-wrote the music for all twelve seasons of the hit CBS-TV series Two and a Half Men and all six seasons of Mike & Molly. He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2004 for co-writing the Two and a Half Men theme (“Men, men, men, men, manly men”). His other TV credits include playing the Django Reinhart-style acoustic guitar solo on the theme of the hit sitcom Monk. He also co-wrote the music for the freshman year of the CBS-TV sitcom B Positive.

As a member of Chuck Mangione’s band, Geissman recorded the now-iconic electric guitar solo on Mangione’s 1978 mega-hit “Feels So Good,” and rather fittingly he still likes to make music that sounds and feels good.

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Grant Geissman

Guitar

Grammy- and Emmy-nominated guitarist and composer Grant Geissman has built a remarkable career at the intersection of jazz, blues, popular music and television.

Geissman first captured the world’s attention with his now-iconic electric-guitar solo on Chuck Mangione’s 1978 hit “Feels So Good.” Since then, he has released sixteen albums under his own name, including the Grammy-nominated BLOOZ, while recording with an extraordinary roster of artists that includes Quincy Jones, Burt Bacharach, Elvis Costello, Brian Wilson, Ringo Starr, David Benoit and Tom Scott.

His music is also woven into American television. Geissman co-wrote the music for all twelve seasons of Two and a Half Men—earning an Emmy nomination for its unforgettable theme—and composed for all six seasons of Mike & Molly. His playing can also be heard in the music of Monk, Mad Men and numerous films and television series.

Whether delivering an elegant jazz phrase, a soulful blues line or an electrifying solo, Grant brings warmth, wit and an unmistakable voice to the guitar. This is a rare opportunity to experience a celebrated musician and composer live and up close in The Grand’s intimate listening room.

Kenny Wild

Bass

Kenny Wild is one of Los Angeles’ most accomplished and versatile bassists, equally at home in jazz, pop, orchestral music and the recording studio. A founding member of the acclaimed jazz-fusion group Seawind, he has toured with Johnny Mathis and Natalie Cole and was a longtime member of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.

His extensive performance and recording credits include Freddie Hubbard, Dianne Reeves, Tom Scott, Quincy Jones, Bonnie Raitt, Andrea Bocelli, Grant Geissman and many more. His bass playing can also be heard on major film and television soundtracks, including The Bourne Supremacy, The Matrix Reloaded, The Addams Family and The Simpsons. Known for his impeccable feel, warm sound and deep musical instincts, Kenny brings both elegance and groove to every performance.

Kevin Winard

Drums

Drummer, percussionist, vocalist and producer Kevin Winard has spent his career supporting some of the most distinguished voices in jazz and popular music. He began recording professionally at seventeen and went on to tour and perform with The Captain & Tennille, Paul Anka, Sergio Mendes, Doc Severinsen, Rosemary Clooney, Frank Sinatra Jr. and many others. Since 2005, Kevin has been the drummer for Grammy-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell. Admired for his taste, sensitivity and unwavering sense of time, Kevin plays for the music—bringing energy when it is needed, subtlety when it matters and an irresistible swing to every performance.

Brian Scanlon

Woodwinds

Los Angeles saxophonist and woodwind artist Brian Scanlon has brought his extraordinary versatility to concert stages, recording studios and film soundtracks around the world. A featured soloist and first-tenor saxophonist with Grammy-winning Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, Brian can be heard on the soundtracks of La La Land, Sideways, Monsters, Inc. and many others. His recording and performance credits include Bob Dylan, Tony Bennett, Alicia Keys, Randy Newman, Bette Midler, Michael Bublé, Dizzy Gillespie and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. His rich tone and expressive improvisation make him one of the most respected woodwind artists working today.

Gary Matsumoto

Grand Piano

Pianist and educator Gary Matsumoto has been a mainstay of the Southern California jazz scene for more than two decades. Known for his elegant touch, musical sensitivity and remarkable versatility, he has shared the stage with George Benson, Jane Monheit, Macy Gray, Gordon Goodwin and Haley Reinhart, and tours nationally with Grammy-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell. Gary has appeared on numerous recordings and has also arranged and performed music for film. Whether accompanying a vocalist or stepping forward as a soloist, his playing brings sophistication, warmth and impeccable musical instincts to every performance.