1986

Form Letter – Missionary Kid

Jerry’s original music mentor, Patrick Belvill (aka Pecos) was bassist in the Bay Area band Missionary Kid. While in the studio recording their second LP, the band’s guitarist left. Jerry stepped in and composed and recorded all guitar parts for the album.

Record Credits:

Vocals – Stephen P. Longacre

Bass/Background Vocals – Patrick Belvill

Drums – Russ Mason

Guitars – Jerry Kosak

1982

Chosen

By early 1982, CHOSEN had written enough original material that a full-length album was in order. Having studied Yes and Genesis and others, CHOSEN produced a unique recording of wide ranging emotions and energy. This album effectively communicated the spirituality of the band members at the time. CHOSEN’s only full-length album was recorded in 1982.

Record Credits:

Jerry Kosak – acoustic & electric guitars, vocals
Rose Bustamante – vocals, flute, percussion
Phil Jeffery – bass, vocals
Fred Trafton – ARP Quartet, Casio toy keyboard, Pro-1
Jon Glimpse – drums, percussion

1982

CHOSEN Demo

Between 1981 and 1983 CHOSEN existed as (possibly) one of the first progressive Christian bands. Originally, Jerry founded the band as (essentially) a Phil Keaggy cover band. However, each new member brought an element of eclecticism that ranged from Yes, Genesis, and Gentle Giant to King Crimson, The Talking Heads and Devo. While evolving from the Keaggy tunes into an original sound, CHOSEN recorded this demo in early 1982.

Record Credits:

Jerry Kosak – electric guitars, vocals
Rose Bustamante – vocals, percussion
Phil Jeffery – bass, vocals
Fred Trafton – Keyboards
Jon Glimpse – drums, percussion