Jerry Kosak
“He obviously has talent… wonderfully recorded guitar!”
Tommy Emmanuel
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“Jerry is a powerful and colorful guitarist who makes me want to practice… or just listen with a big smile on my face.”
Billy McLaughlin
“Jerry has got a great spirit and plays some mean guitar.”
Don Alder
“Jerry’s new music is compelling!”
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
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Bio
Jerry Kosak is a guitarist living in Saint Paul, MN. His musical journey continues to flourish, with the release of his new recording of original music AVIAN NIGHT SKY. In stark contrast to his previous four albums for solo guitar, his new album showcases Jerry back to his roots as a progressive musician performing in the context of a band. Blending disparate genres with ease, Jerry’s new music and playing display his mastery of many styles of music. Avian Night Sky is a collaborative project with visual artists Marybeth Garrigan and Petra Johnita Lommen. Using MB and Petra’s paintings as inspiration, Jerry composed 13 new songs that express the observation of birds and a fascination with astronomy. Displaying a dedication to his craft and a willingness to push himself musically, Jerry’s playing and composing are restless, moving from classical to blues to experimental to progressive. His new music echoes the rhythmic drumming, grooving bass lines, and thoughtfully disjointed melodies of his solo guitar music, now arranged for various ensembles and recorded at his studio. His passion of listening, studying, and performing continues to produce “a great reflection of many different styles” according to Kevin Barnes of KBEM Jazz 88.
