John Kessler
All Blues HostA professional bassist for over 20 years, John has been at KNKX since 1999 where he hosts All Blues on Saturday and Sunday nights. John was senior producer of BirdNote for 19 years, and for more than a decade was the primary recording engineer for hundreds of KNKX Studio Sessions. He also had a 15 year stint as Musical Director of the Mountain Stage radio program.
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John Primer helped define the electric blues sound in Chicago, and performed an intimate live set at the KNKX studios. -
Grammy-winning musician Scott Billington, one-half of duo Tangle Eye, explores how their innovative sampling reimagined archival folk and blues recordings. -
21-year-old guitarist Amani Burnham brought fresh energy to the blues on his celebrated debut album Roots and Wings, and during a recent visit to the KNKX studios. -
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Judith Hill returned to KNKX, showcasing her powerful take on modern blues in a captivating three-song set with her family band. -
Oakland-based modern blues man Fantastic Negrito visited the KNKX studios for a few songs with his quintet. -
Singer-songwriter Sunny War skyrocketed from street performer to national sensation, weaving a unique sound that blends blues and Americana with intricate guitar work. -
Two innovative musician-producers, Jan Mittendorp and Charlie Beale, are pushing blues music forward through with their unique blends of blues and contemporary music. -
As is tradition, KNKX's 'All Blues' host John Kessler shares his favorite blues releases from the last year. -
Veteran blues musician Tinsley Ellis takes on new territory and strips down, delving into the acoustic blues traditions of Delta legends like Son House and Skip James. -
The award-winning Memphis-based family band quickly gained recognition with their 2017 debut album. Their new album, Family, tells their story.
