Home » Jazz Musicians » Tom Kessler
Tom Kessler
Awards
Jovenes Creadores Grant from FONCA Mexico 2012
Tags
Tom Kessler: Nuevo Valso
by Friedrich Kunzmann
For his fourth album as a leader Mexican guitarist Tom Kessler gets drummer Jochen Rückert and bassist Eivind Opsvik on board to deliver nine, self-penned and diverse pieces. Opener Ascilina" demonstrates the treats that the trio brings to the table. Intriguing voicings on guitar, buzzing melodic lines on bass and an understated percussive structure. The production is crisp and dry. Much on Nuevo Valso presents itself in similarly subtle fashion. Kessler's guitar radiates an earthy vibrancy, giving the ...
read morehttps://www.jornada.com.mx/2010/06/28/opinion/a16o1esp
Primary Instrument
Guitar
Location
Berlin
Willing to teach
Beginner to advanced
Credentials/Background
Professor at the University of Arts and Sciences of Chiapas in Mexico. I taught guitar, ensembles, compositiona and improvisation in the Jazz and popular music program for 5 years. I've also taught privately for over 10 years and have a lot of original etudes and theoretical information that I like to share with my students