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Monday, May 31, 2010

Artist Stokes Passion for Music in Summer Series

By Emily Van Cleve
For the Albuquerque Journal
Growing up on Long Island, N.Y., in the early 1960s had its perks for singer
Joan Kessler. It was easy to get into Manhattan to experience the lights of Broadway.

Kessler clearly remembers watching Patty Duke assume the
role of Helen Keller in "The Miracle Worker" and seeing her
first Broadway musical, "Bye Bye Birdie." "I just loved going to the theater," she said. "When I saw Patty Duke on stage, I knew that was where I wanted to be."

Dreams of becoming a singer were put on hold when Kessler decided to develop a career as a speech pathologist. After moving to Santa Fe in 1977, the itch to sing became too strong to ignore. Kessler continued to work as a speech pathologist while performing in local musicals and with area musicians. For 15 years she was a member of the Santa Fe Symphony Chorus. "I do it all," she said. "Folk, country, classical, musical theater and jazz."

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Jazz Giants—
Every 4th Friday

“Stu was absolutely wonderful and did a great job for us,” says Ben Williams, the bar’s music director. “Upon his departure, we decided to take the opportunity to showcase different artists.”

One band, at least, has nailed down a regular gig there, as its name announces: Cal Haines and the 4th Friday Trio, which features Haines, Glynn and pianist John Rangel.

“It’s a real honor and a real treat to play with John,” says Haines. “He’s so exciting to play with—so demanding, and yet so giving. It’s a beautiful place to be in.” Rangel returns the compliment. “They’re both terrific musicians. Cal’s so fun, such a die-hard swinger,” he says.

Rangel has come up with a concept that promises to make their appearances more intriguing than the run-of-the-mill gig: Each month they’ll pay tribute to a major jazz pianist. “We wanted to do something a little different,” says Rangel. “There are all these different piano players that a lot of young people don’t listen to because they’re listening to the modern guys,” he says. “They’re worth checking out.”

By Mel Minter, Alibi

This article first appeared in the Weekly Alibi and is reprinted with the permission of the author and the Alibi."

La Fonda - Bert Dalton Trio

Susan Abod