Playing the banjo is somewhat thought of as a novelty; Kurt takes that in stride, proving, through his performance, that the banjo is nothing short of an instrument in a class by itself. Throughout his forty-two year career, music has woven a thread into a tapestry upon Kurt's hands.
His pedigree includes playing at the Red Garter Saloon in San Francisco in the early 70's, television and movie appearances, a 10 year relationship with the Washboard Wizardz, Headlining Banjo Shows from coast to coast, performing as a jazz musician in Europe and Asia, banjoist at numerous festivals and jazz events nationwide, and guest artist for the Modesto Symphony during their Holiday Pops series in 2007.
He has over a dozen albums still in print, as well as a 2009 released solo CD, Solo Expedition, January of that year. In addition, his own ensemble, Kurt Abell and his Rhythm Knickers released their first CD, Out of Bounds, in March, 2009.
He is currently touring with the Catsnjammer Jazz Band, Kurt Abell and his Rhythm Knickers, The Creole Jazz Kings, and Galen Drake & Athens Abell~LIVE. He continues to wow audiences as a headliner at various Banjo Shows nationwide. He also volunteers his time to local musicians in an effort to support the arts. His technique of teaching banjo artistry is close to his heart, but performing is his passion.
His pedigree includes playing at the Red Garter Saloon in San Francisco in the early 70's, television and movie appearances, a 10 year relationship with the Washboard Wizardz, Headlining Banjo Shows from coast to coast, performing as a jazz musician in Europe and Asia, banjoist at numerous festivals and jazz events nationwide, and guest artist for the Modesto Symphony during their Holiday Pops series in 2007.
He has over a dozen albums still in print, as well as a 2009 released solo CD, Solo Expedition, January of that year. In addition, his own ensemble, Kurt Abell and his Rhythm Knickers released their first CD, Out of Bounds, in March, 2009.
He is currently touring with the Catsnjammer Jazz Band, Kurt Abell and his Rhythm Knickers, The Creole Jazz Kings, and Galen Drake & Athens Abell~LIVE. He continues to wow audiences as a headliner at various Banjo Shows nationwide. He also volunteers his time to local musicians in an effort to support the arts. His technique of teaching banjo artistry is close to his heart, but performing is his passion.
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