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Biography
Paul van Kessel was once inspired by music and that’s just the way the story began.
Down in the southern province of Limburg, his high school music teacher was a great
encouragement that led to extend his talent. One thing was certain: Paul wanted to
be a singer and a musician. In his adolescence he figured out some guitar chords to
his favourite songs, varying from the Beatles to Otis Redding. He played in a funk band
for a while, and later decided to join the prep-course for the conservatory. Although
necessary, school was not the place that would stir up Van Kessel’s music career.
In the following years, with some experience working here, there and around town,
Paul came to see that what he had to do to ultimately make it to the music - was
to work as hard as he could - so he did. This determination led to his acceptance
at the conservatory of Amsterdam where he studied at the jazz department from
2001-2005.
Paul van Kessel’s endless perseverance opened doors to his musical calling,
featuring several milestones, such as the Headliners, the Young Sinatras, the Wickedjazzsounds band, a "Nat King Cole" tribute for Jazzimpuls and many
guest appearances. Before he knew it, Paul was gigging overtime! This was a
very fun and especially meaningful experience.
This striking guy has a remarkable, jazzy sound that adapts to the context it is in.
Off stage he learned how to sing the note, on stage he taught himself how to sing
right from the heart, convinced that his last word would make the difference in the
hearts of the audience.
Today Paul’s work is dedicated among others to his newest band called "THE VERY NEXT",
Paul's Quartet, Scallymatic Orchestra & the Wicked Jazz Sounds Family.
Yet his most prized possession as a musician is his personal album: and it’s coming
out early 2012. This album is the logical next step to charming the souls of those who
find or lose themselves in his song.
- Kristel de Haak
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