Kenny Kotwitz: The Nearness Of You, 1995

Kenny Kotwitz raised in Milwaukee & now living in California, was influenced by the jazz greats of New York, New Orleans, Chicago, Los Angeles & the locals by the Milwaukee River. One of his teachers was Art VanDamme, so one can hear a mix of Art, Woody Herman & ... in his style. He's a very smooth player with a very pleasant tone. Check out his excellent very modern sounding CD, "Front Street". Here in Detroit USA, in 1995, I caught him playing several tunes for VanDamme's 75th birthday bash.

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[rwasilenko]

Kenny:

Absolutely fabulous, as I have already said before. Just great technique, sound and true feeling. Can't say more--your playing speaks for itself.

You had a great teacher, but you have that unmistakeable individual talent that very few have. You are blessed.

I wish you all the best.

Ron Wasilenko

[Tony7840]

Kenny (King) Kotwitz, you are definitely the "KING." of Jazz accordianists. Still cherish, having worked with you, and Warren Luening, In Las Vegas. By the way, still playing your CD, "Front Street." Hoping that you're doing well!!!!!

[uhlrl]

Thanks for the fine play, feeling, and technique. Your interpretation is excellent!

Ron U.

[karimzadehmusic]

I am so sorry for low ratings... This is an wonderful performance of jazz accordion.. Beter say : The best of playing accordin jazz. I am blest because I see and hearing this video of Professor Kenny Kotwitz........

[jazzavox]

Beautiful chord progressions!

[pontic27]

Awesome, I could listen to this all day. He has a great tone and sound. I hope you can post some more.

[atj19999]

Bravo! Thanks for posting this gem!