Jillian Graham vocals, guitar, keys - Jim Graham bass, vocals- Steve Torgerson drums
The Jillian Graham Band is a folk-rock group from Seattle, WA. With Jillian's deep, honest songwriting and the band's upbeat, catchy music, this Seattle based group hits the mark with uplifting songs and variety of styles- folk, rock, pop, jazz & blues.
Some of their influences include: Pretenders, Crowded House, Lucinda Williams, Eva Cassidy, Martina McBride, Cowboy Junkies, Linda Ronstadt, The Sundays, Van Morrison, REM, Death Cab for Cutie, Cold Play, U2, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, Cole Porter.
Jillian Graham: Jillian is a singer and songwriter. Her powerful and smooth alto voice has been compared to Chrissie Hynde, Martina McBride, Joan Baez and Natalie Merchant. Jillian’s songs describe love, loss & hope, and relating to others and the world we share. She captures thoughts, feelings and observations in a disarming and introspective way. Her delivery is powerful yet sensitive. Jillian has played all over Seattle both as a solo artist and with her band. In 2010 Jillian visited Seoul Korea and sang on radio and at an international Korean adoptee gathering. She especially enjoys playing venues that benefit the community and important causes. Jillian provides back-up vocals and rhythm guitar for local artists and bands.
Jim Graham:
Jim's main passion in life is playing music-
Jim began playing bass at age 15 in the San Francisco bay area and he's never put it down since. He began his professional career in his early 20's performing Stephen Sondheim's "Company" in San Francisco theaters. Jim studied music theory in college, played with UC Berkeley Jazz Ensemble for 3 years and is an excellent upright and electric bassist.
An accomplished composer, Jim's CD "Where Angels Go to Rest" has been given international acclaim.
Jim keeps busy playing with multiple Seattle bands and orchestras. When he's not playing with JGB, he heads up his own group "Swing Shift Jazz Trio". A popular session player, Jim plays for numerous groups and enjoys playing everything from jazz, rock, classical, ambient, electronica and blues. He's played with Pontiac Bay Orchestra, West Seattle Big Band and subbed for numerous area groups.
Jim's played internationally, including England and Korea. He's played on film soundtrack recordings and other artist's compilations and Cds. Jim's a veteran musical theater bassist for Seattle Musical Theater. He's also played for Broadway Bound, Renton Civic Theater, Concord Community Playhouse, San Franciscan Hotel Theater.
Jim is available for gigs, recording & session work.
Steve Torgerson: Steve has been drumming since high school and has played in numerous bands all over western WA. He delivers creative and tasty drum licks. When he's not behind his kit, he's hiking and backpacking, and breaking sales records at REI.