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Jerry Kosak
Acoustic / Roots Music / Blues



MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
United States

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Last Login:  11/27/2008
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Member Since8/11/2006
Band Websitejerrykosak.com
Band MembersMe
InfluencesSteve Howe, Yes, Robin Trower, Jimi Hendrix, Genesis, Steve Hackett, Phil Keaggy, Rory Gallagher, Pat Metheny, John Renbourn, Alan Holdsworth, Don Ross, Tommy Emmanuel, David Russell, John Williams, Johnny Winter, Tampa Red, Son House, John Mooney, Arvo Part, Chanticleer, Stravinsky, Bach, and Villa-Lobos.
Sounds Like"His original compositions exist in a musical realm far from the all-too-prevalent studied, academic exercises that often come off technically perfect, but lacking in interpretation. Happily, Kosak, who holds an advanced degree in classical guitar and musicology, stays grounded with his love of traditional music roots. A line from Kosaks web site sums his work up so nicely it bears repeating: it "suggests Segovia playing the music of Robert Johnson, while thinking about Leo Kottke". His technique is sound, his joy for composition and exploring musical styles is infectious, and his arrangements are pleasant. This is fun and enjoyable stuff." Fred Kraus - Minor 7th Internet Review
Record LabelCandyrat Records
Type of LabelIndie



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   About Jerry Kosak
Jerry Kosak is a guitarist/composer performing original music for solo guitar. Drawing from a great diversity of musical experiences, his music and playing blend contrasting idioms to create a fresh image of traditional music. Blues, classical, rock, and jazz styles have all been influential in producing a great reflection of many different styles, according to Kevin Barnes of KBEM radio.

The pathway of Jerrys music has included formal study of the guitar as well as rock, jazz, and blues bands. He was awarded a Master of Music in Classical Guitar/Musicology and taught guitar and music history at Northern Arizona University. The result of academia overlapped with the blues suggests Segovia playing the music of Robert Johnson, while thinking about Leo Kottke.

Currently, Jerry is a member of the faculty at both McNally-Smith College of Music, in St. Paul and MacPhail Center for Music, in Minneapolis. Jerry was the first two-time winner of the Zeitgeist Eric Stokes Song Contest, receiving the award in 1999 and 2000. He has also received grants from The Jerome Foundation and MacPhail Center for Music. Jerry has opened for Don Ross and has performed on shows with Tommy Emmanuel, Bob Brozman, Mike Dowling, Catfish Keith, Steve James, Woody Mann, Peter Lang, and Pat Donohue.

According to Billy McLaughlin, Jerry is a powerful and colorful guitarist who makes me want to practice or just listen with a big smile on my face. His first CD, Many Dances, is a resume of Jerrys versatility, in that it demonstrates the broad range of his skills as composer and instrumentalist/vocalist. Its like putting a multi-disc player on shuffle in that one tune is classical, the next is delta blues, and another is fingerstyle. The most amazing aspect is that each piece sounds authentic to the specific genre! His new CD, Sounds Like This, presents twelve intensely compelling compositions Minneapolis Star-Tribune. This new music skillfully balances the subtleties in tone and dynamics with rhythmic and percussive intensity. Peter Finger of Acoustic Music calls Jerry a very good guitarist! and Dean Magraw says Jerrys music is fabulous!...all the tunes are happening!


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Walter Strauss





Nov 29 2008 2:27 AM



Great to connect!

Walter Strauss (serious musician)
GENERAL LIDDICOAT





Aug 11 2008 3:07 PM

Jerry- Thanks for the add. I'm gonna miss having your classes at school. I'll stop in and say hi from time to time. Hope everything is well and keep rocking.
peace
Talking Tree





Aug 4 2008 2:15 PM

Jerry, you sound great. Thanks for adding! We should set up a show. It would be a great contrast that would work well since we're both acoustic.
Nathan
matt





Jun 22 2008 8:35 AM

Jerry!! You Rock!!
Gary Poulton





Mar 13 2008 6:49 AM

Thanks for the add. Shades of the genius of Michael Hedges. Great stuff....my fingers just want to crawl into my pockets and hide.
ANDREA JEITZ





Jan 22 2008 4:04 AM

..ajthanks2

Kristian Anderson





Dec 31 2007 4:18 PM

Hi Jerry.
Thanks so much for the add. Stumbled onto your site and really enjoyed your music. Keep in touch.
Best wishes to you.
Kris
Tantalus Quartet





Nov 26 2007 4:53 AM

Hi Jerry.
Thanks so much for the add.
Great tunes! If you get the chance we'd love to hear what you think of our classical guitar tracks.
Best wishes,
TQ
Brett Weisenborn





Oct 26 2007 3:01 AM

Hey, I'm not sure if you remember me, but I took a master class/question and answer session with you at Duquesne University's Guitar and Bass Workshop last summer. I bought your "Sounds Like This" album, which I really enjoyed. I was wondering where I could get some sheet music for your works.

Thanks,
-Brett
McNally Smith





Jul 20 2007 8:34 PM

McNally Smith College of Music, Saint Paul, MN
Seth Adam


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Jul 1 2007 10:56 AM

Hi Jerry,
Just stopped by to say Hi, I thoroughly dig your style,
Cheers.
Zeek
Cities Live! ™





May 31 2007 1:18 PM

Have a great week! Hope you can tune in to the show this Sunday! If you have any requests or comments please feel free to leave us a voice comment on our profile so we can play it on the air.
Cities Live!
CHiBi CHiBi° [Artemis]





May 5 2007 3:29 AM

crabs and seagulls live on shores. i hope that doeeesnt make you ugly;) we love u


do i look good naked??



hit me up some tiiiime on msn kthxdiediedie AT gmail{dot}com!!!!
Cities Live! ™





Apr 13 2007 5:15 AM

Thanks for being our friend! Have a great weekend! We hope you can tune in on Sunday night for the show!
CL

Cities Live! | Twin Cities Radio


DEWA





Apr 4 2007 9:11 AM

hi Jerry,how u doing?I hope everything`s going well with u . by the way just to let u know my new Album (Time is Master) is out now.please support the album.thanks.have a great day.
DEWA





Apr 4 2007 9:10 AM

hi Jerry,how u doing?I hope everything`s going well with u . by the way just to let u know my new Album (Time is Master) is out now.please support the album.thanks.have a great day.
matt





Apr 1 2007 10:06 PM

Ever wanted to see who stalks your profile?
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Disdain





Apr 1 2007 3:04 PM

How it be? Come by and put yourself in my guestbook. I want to see your face in there!



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Jess & Zeb





Mar 7 2007 6:38 PM

Hey Jerry,

Love the videos, they were a lot of fun to watch! I see you were using a loop station at the end of "Into the Wind", I've been known to do a little looping myself. Fun stuff.

See you tomorrow morning.

-Zeb
won't get fooled again





Dec 15 2006 4:50 AM

All the king's horses is an amazing song. I've listened to it about 4 times straight through. Beautiful song.
Alex





Nov 26 2006 10:43 PM

dad, sorry if you get any comments from me that are like ads or other random stuff, because my myspace has a virus or something.






Nov 3 2006 5:59 AM

You seriously have to put up the "That's Phat" song on here... I'm still amazed with what you played today.
CaroMia & The TeaCup Orchestra





Sep 30 2006 11:24 PM

dammmmmn jerry, these songs are amazing... the guitar gods have shone a bright light down upon you,

thanks for the beautiful music.
Cory J Wong





Sep 29 2006 10:02 PM

killer tunes
CandyRat Records





Sep 20 2006 10:00 AM

I love Matagalpa, such a great tune
Andrew Ellis





Sep 4 2006 11:58 AM

Gday Jerry

Nice playing and great tone

ellisguitars.com
Colin O'Malley





Sep 2 2006 5:56 PM

Jerry!! life is great, just tryin to keep movin. how are things with you? The music sounds great .....as usual. keep in touch, i would love to play some music again.peace
DEREK OLIVE





Aug 28 2006 1:39 AM

Hey Jerry hows it going? I was happy to see you up on myspace. I have fond memories of the Guitar fest that first year with you and Andy.

Hope the muse is treating you well,

Derek
Sphie





Aug 20 2006 8:12 PM

So nice to see you on myspace, Jerry!
Crashworthy





Aug 19 2006 1:38 AM

jake and alex are at jakes house. just lettin ya know.
Alex





Aug 14 2006 1:23 AM

hey there d. hows it goin?
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