The career of KWT4 is long, varied and continues to evolve at every turn. Their music has captivated audiences throughout the United States. And has built a loyal following by never doing the same thing twice. Combining jazz with elements of R&B, and pop music.
Tom Theabo has been a guitarist/arranger/writer for more than 35 years. A full time musician and teacher, his style is a unique voice in the jazz world and immediately recognizable. His recordings are numerous. He has been featured with Grammy nominee, Chris Swanson and John Harmon on the 1985 release of "Sweet Thunder" on the Sea Breeze label. He has shared the stage with George Benson, Chuck Mangione and Gene Bertoncini. He has also collaborated with Janet Planet over the last 25 years. He continues to shape his artistry on guitar as well as an arranger and song writer. Some of his original arrangements and songs can be found on his recent Stellar release, "A Fine Sample". He has also collaborated with Janet Planet in recording the "Consequence of Two" CD as well as the live performance recording "Get Happy". In 2000 and again in 2003, he toured Japan and helped to form the first "Fraternity of Musicians" between jazz musicians in Japan and the U.S.
Kevin Wells first performed professionally in his home town of Chicago over 35 years ago. Playing Blues and R&B in smoky south side blues clubs as a high school student, before attending the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. While in college, he met drummer Tony Taylor, and began playing in college talent shows and jam sessions. In 1980, together with Tom Theabo, Janet Planet and Dave Janke formed the R&B band, Body Talk. Afterwards, he performed with the progressive guitar rock band Maxgain. And then, as a founding member of the seven piece smooth jazz group Playtime. Most recently, he spent five years as a member of the Brenda Theabo Quartet, and then, as band leader of The Kevin Wells Project, which reunited the members of KWT4.
Tony Taylor has perform with Chris Swanson and John Harmon on the 1985 release of "Sweet Thunder" . He also shared the stage with Chuck Mangione, as a member of the ground breaking Jazz fusion group "Fire and Ice" with John Harmon, saxophonist Tom Washaka, and bassist John Gibson. Afterwards, he ran a successful recording studio, before returning to performing as a member of the Brenda Theabo Quartet. And now as the rhythmic backbone of KWT4.
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Thanks for the add. It IS always well appreciated! Thank You for the Fabulous Performance last night at the St. James in Darboy. The Easy listening music was true food for the Soul and Comfort to our ears---BRAVO!
Great to see you guys on here! I'm sure you sound fantastic. Tom Theabo is one of the best guitars players I know and I know a thing or two about guitar players. And Tony and Kevin...It's GOT to be solid. I'll try to come out and see you when I'm back in the Valley. Peace, Scott Dercks (guitarist)
I am excited to see you guys again... I have enjoyed listening to you play many times..... Anyone who is just browsing myspace pages and lives near the fox valley it is most definately worth whatever drive you make to come and see these guys they are awesome. See yah at your shows.
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