John Kessel: In Memorium
John would say that, he was "Driving the Train."
Well that could range from the recently restored C&O #1709 Steam Locomotive, the largest east of the Mississippi - to a group of dandelion seeds wafting in the wind. By that, I mean he could crush-out rhythms for Jazz-Rock, and Fusion tunes, then turn around with brushes and a execute a modern multi-meter, multi-rhythmic composition that requires listening to the nuances of his fellow players, effortlessly. g.f.s. Baltimore Jazz WorksFree Fall Baltimore (2016)
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George Spicka - piano / composer
John Morgan - trombone
Leo Brandenberg - reeds
John Dahlman - bass
John Kessell - drums
Charlene Cochran - vocals
John Morgan - trombone
Leo Brandenberg - reeds
John Dahlman - bass
John Kessell - drums
Charlene Cochran - vocals
Artscape - Mainstage (2017)
Light City Baltimore - Mainstage (2017)
Artscape - Brown Performing Arts Center (2018)
After the initial sorrow as reality sank in, I became angry: Not at John, but at cruel fate. I've lost too many important people in my life, the biggest being Jane back in 2005. It's like when they die, part of you dies too. We go on with our daily lives, but there is this pain in our heart that never really goes away. |
Free Fall Baltimore (2018)
Jim Stewart - guitar / Kennis Rolle - trumpet
Rehearsal (2016)
Videos of John performing with Baltimore Jazz Works can be seen here - https://georgefspicka-composer.weebly.com/baltimore-jazz-works.html
Powerhouse / Level III / Jam Sessions