Career
Grunsky"s musical career has spanned two continents. Born in Austria, he came to Canada as an infant. His singing and performing began in high school in Toronto, but after graduating he returned to Europe where his music career began.
In 1966 he formed the successful but short-lived folk singing group, Jack"s Angels who were signed to Amadeo Records of Vienna, Austria.
After the group disbanded, Grunsky recorded three solo albums for the label, one of which was produced by Alexis Korner. The album, Toronto, was recorded in London and featured tracks with Mick Taylor on slide guitar.
He was subsequently brought on board the progressive German label, Kuckuck Records of Munich, where he produced three more albums of original material. Grunsky was a featured guest on many radio and television specials and even hosted his own half-hour weekly radio show called, Folk With Jack an Austrian radio ORF. In the early 1980s Grunsky developed a keen interest in music for children.
He tours extensively, performing in theatres and family concert settings, international children"s festivals, and Early Childhood Educational conferences.
Numerous television appearances on Treehouse television have broadened his appeal both in Canada and the United States. Grunsky has also performed his symphony show for young audiences called Welcome to the Orchestra with most major Canadian orchestras. Jack Grunsky released his first NuJazz instrumental Civil Defense, Coastlines, in 2006.
He released a follow-up album, Room To Move in May 2008.
His most recent children"s album, Hoppin" Socks was released in 2011. She has released three independent recordings to date.
1992: nominee, Juno Award, Best Children"s Album, Children of the Morning.
