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Kenny Wessel Trio at Monday Jazz Sessions at Quinn's

Courtesy of James Keepnews | Posted on April 13, 2022

Where

Quinn's
Monday Jazz Sessions

330 Main St.
Beacon, NY
Map
(845) 202-7447

When

Mon, April 18, 2022
8:30 pm

At Door

$15

Musicians

About

"(Kenny) Wessel wins me over pretty quickly. He’s playing a Curtis ReKleiner, very unconventional in appearance. The guitar’s body looks a misshapen rhombus and it’s headless, no tuning pegs. But that odd looking instrument, in hands of someone like Wessel, produces with a very warm, traditional sound. It’s an incongruous mix of sight and sound, and that’s what I’ve come to expect from a Monday night at Quinn’s.

Wessel is a blast to watch, too. His feet are planted firmly on the stage, and his torso is constant motion, bending and bopping, seldom stopping. Even though he’s played on big stages with big names, a weeknight gig upstate doesn’t diminish his enjoyment; he’s clearly having a great time. Those looking for cool, stoic, distant music will meet their match with Kenny Wessel. His approach is pure joy, celebratory."...

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