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The Klobas/Kesecker Ensemble
They came together again performing at the Gualala Arts Music Festival with the San Francisco Chamber Jazz Quartet featuring Tommy as a special guest. The exceptional energy from that concert was the inspiration that lead to the formation of the Klobas/Kesecker Ensemble.
The Klobas/Kesecker Ensemble's first CD 'No Gravity' which reached 34 on the Jazz Week Jazz Album Charts features Gene Burkert on woodwinds, David Rokeach on drums and very special guest Zakir Hussain on tabla.
The Klobas/Kesecker Ensemble's new release 'Moment's Notice' is an eclectic combination of great jazz standards mixed in with some zesty originals with David Rokeach on drums and Terrence Brewer on guitar. The different grooves and interesting harmonic material make for exciting listening. The bass/vibes co-leader combination is perfect for the music we love to play.
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The Klobas/Kesecker Ensemble: No Gravity
by Woodrow Wilkins
The vibraphone has long been a staple among jazz instruments, preferred by such musicians as the legendary Lionel Hampton and contemporary Gary Burton. However, its next of kin, the marimba, isn't heard nearly often enough. Tommy Kesecker is one who is proficient with both instruments.Along with bassist Pat Klobas, Kesecker leads The Klobas/Kesecker Ensemble, a small group of free-spirited musicians. Klobas, a graduate of San Francisco State University, has performed with Rosemary Clooney, The Three Tenors, and the ...
read more“Broad in it’s scope, the wide spectrum of material here is executed with great craft and artistic consideration by all of these fine musicians. Highly recommended.” – Joe Locke- vibraphonist
“The solo’s presented here are superb. I highly suggest the cd to listeners of all genres of music.” – Richard Davis-jazz bassist
“Any time an album features more original songs than covers is a good time
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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
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