[Dixielandjazz] Jon Erik Kellso

[Marek Boym]

>
> Hello folks,
> Difficult to conceive of Kellso in a West Coast context.  Perhaps he
> often plays with West Coast style bands in the States, but my friends
> and I have always considered him a sophisticated, thoughtful player,
> more swing than trad.  Unlike most of my jazz friends,I have heard
> Kellso live several times in Europe, and that is the impression I got.
> Both his Arbors recordings and the Ear REgulars videos corroborate
> that picture.
> Cheers
>
> Dear Marek and List Mates:
> Jon Erik Kellso is that kind of rare professional musician who fits in
> equally well to virtually any genre of "dixieland" or mainstream jazz he
> wishers to play.

So far, we are in agreement.


> Locally in the NYC metropolitan these days, he can be heard, when in town,
> every Monday and Tuesday with Vince Giordano's Nighthawks at Sophia's,
> Sundays with his own group at the Ear Inn, and Wednesdays with the David
> Ostwald Louis Armstrong Centennial Band. In addition to subbing with various
> other NYC jazz bands.

Actually, there's no good reason to leave this section in as I am not
commenting thereon, other than letting listamtes se once again where
one of the best - whatever side of the big pond you are - can be heard
nowadays.


> For a treat, listen to his record; "Blue Roof Blues; A Love Letter to New
> Orleans".

Label, please!

> One thing for sure, He is among the best OKOM trumpeters
> in the world today as well as a fine gentleman.

I have never spoken to him, but I have already said he was among the best.

Cheers