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HALF PINT~Jennifer Tracy Kessler's Profile
Blues Child...Jazz Mistress...Vagina Warrior
Location:	BURLINGTON, VT
Country:	United States
Last Login:	Jul 6, 2008 (529 days back)

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About Me
Masthead Banner Made with MyBannerMaker.com! Click here to make your own! Thanks for stopping by! I am JENNIFER TRACY KESSLER, also known as "HALF PINT" and I grew up in Paradise Valley (right next to Scottsdale), Arizona. I am one of five kids-right there in the middle. Though there are several painters in my family, not one person plays an instrument or ever had much passion for music...yet I was magnetized to it...especially musical theater. I loved performing- singing my heart out always felt incredible. I started to perform at 9 and continued up through high school. I studied (sometimes!) creative writing, theater and boys at the University of Arizona with the intention of becoming an entertainment attorney. This was just a disguise in place of what I really dreamed of becoming -can you guess what that might be?! At 25, I married my college neighbor and moved to Rochester, NY to join his family business (restauranteurs). While in Rochester, I taught theater to K-6th graders, became a full-time mom and created my own business, The Royal Rump (custom painted children's stools and other tiny pieces of furniture-a few pics can be found in my photo section). After much perseverance, we packed up and moved to Scottsdale, AZ to open our dream restaurant-Via de France, a European Bakery and Cafe. Frankly, this dream became a nightmare...and a blessing. A year to the day, we closed the doors (just too many zero's to deal with, if you're an entrepreneur you will definitely understand what I mean by that), packed the kids and our dogs in the car and headed to Burlington, Vermont-a place to stop thinking and start living. Being in Vermont made me feel so alive (if you have never been, get here!) and I started to crave performing again. I made a few phone calls and was given the name of Bill Reed (Mr. Magic to me) and started training with Bill, one of the best known Broadway vocal coaches out of NYC (Circle in the Square). How lucky was that?! I eagerly embraced singing knowing that it was my one and only real dream and that I must pursue it (I wrote a song about this-if you have interest, check it out in my blog section). With the backing of Fred Green (myspacefredgreen, super musicians out of Tempe, AZ-go check them out!), I recorded a 3-track demo (Studio Z, Phx., AZ-thanks Jimmy Z) which opened new doors to perform. I have spent the last three years cultivating my craft as a musician (it's been challenging being the "new gal" on the block-it really tests your commitment) as lead vocalist in Surprise Element Blues Band and Psychedelic Mooj, sitting in with other Blues and Jazz bands, studying voice, taking music workshops, writing lyrics and most recently, recording and co-producing my first album at Charles Eller Studios in Charlotte, Vermont with The Unknown Blues Band (known in the Jazz world as Kilimanjaro). I have put myself out there and found several top-notch Vermont musicians (check out "band members" to the left) who have joined me on the recordings for this album, MAKIN' MY MARK, due to be released SOON(@^!!). Life is good, stop by my page anytime.XO HALF PINT UVM MUSICAL THEATER INTENSIVE~Video of Ain't Nobody's Business* Want this badge?EXPOSURE...a wonderful place to find top talent and true friends...worth checking out!! Thanks HOWIE for all your time and heart that you endlessy put into the artists at EXPOSURE. Want this badge? Cole Emerson Higgins~Bass***Because of Cole, I am a member of the EXPOSURE family of artists and friends...so grateful. Want this badge? HALF PINT'S Musician Badge...my friends over at EXPOSURE made it for me...thanks for having my tush covered (i.e. taking the time to prepare it for me)! Layout by CoolChaser Layout by CoolChaser
My Interests
Music: Member Since: 6/9/2007 Band Website: sonicbids.com/halfpint Band Members: Copy this code to your website to display this banner! JT "HALF PINT" Kessler - Vocals.Recordings include the following musicians:The Unknown Blues Band, Charles Eller - Piano, Paul Asbell - Guitar, Tony Markellis - Bass, Luke Adler - Drums.Alex Toth and The Lazybirds, Alex Toth - Trumpet.Pine Street Jazz, George Voland - Valve Trombone.Bryan McNamara and Souls' Calling, Bryan McNamara - Alto Sax.The Soul V Band, Chris Diasparra - Baritone Sax.Michael Zsoldos - Tenor Sax.John Rivers - Upright Bass.Harmonica Bob and The Fat Cats, Bob MacKenzie - Harmonica. ********************************************************** ~A FEW REVIEWS~ ******************************************************** Jazz In July '07, Performance Reviews, UMASS-Amherst, Music Department... "You're very unique. You have a great personality...love working with you! Your rendition of Voodoo Woman was great-you acted out the part! Loved your intro on God Bless The Child...great performance and emotion." -Sheila Jordan, Jazz Vocalist, recording atrist, teacher..."Excellent vocal quality. Wonderful interpretation and phrasing of God Bless The Child...bluesy feel and attitude! Great use of vocal power when needed. Yeah! St. Louis Blues is a perfect tune for you, nice job belting it out! Excellent stage presence and eye contact with the audience. You got it!" -Bob Ferrier, Freelance Guitarist, teacher..."God Bless The Child...this is a wonderful tune for you! Nice use of higher register-saving it for the end. You made us all smile!" -Bruce Diehl, Saxophonist, Director of Jazz Studies at UMASS-Amherst..."You are a really great blues singer and performer...you execute this style perfectly. You allowed the words to come through...really built the song in Peel Me A Grape. You make songs your own which is great, great, great." -Catherine Jensen-Hole, Jazz Vocalist, Assisstant Professor of Music, UMASS-Amherst..."You got it! Really great groove- vibe" -Chip Jackson, Bassist,composer, arranger, teacher. ********************************************************* George Voland JAZZ, George Voland, Charlotte, VT, "You're a fine musician and person with whom to play music, and I look forward to sharing the bandstand with you sooner rather than later." ********************************************************* Bill Reed Voice Studios, Bill Reed, Circle In The Square, NYC, "We've got something very special here." ********************************************************* Linda Spevacek Vocal Studio,Tempe, AZ, Linda Spevacek, Conductor, Composer, Judge, Author, Vocal Coach, "Incredible (raw) energy...powerful." ********************************************************* Radio Play Reviews, Paul Bondarovski, Paris, France/ DJ Geoff, Helsinki, Finland, "Hey, you're dangerous when singing...absolutely great! My listeners are doing their 'job', they listen...and vote: yesterday my listeners pushed you to 1.",Midnight Special Blues Radio-Live 365.com -Paul Bondarovski..."I don't just like it, I love your sound...you will start to get airtime",Helsinki's Blues Cafe-Live365.com -DJ Geoff ********************************************************* Studio Z, Jimmy Z, Owner, Studio Z/Fortitude, "Easily the best female vocalsit in the state of Arizona." ********************************************************* Surprise Element Blues Band, Joseph Ridley, Lead Guitarist/Composer, "She is the crown jewel of my project." ********************************************************* Cherri and the Violators, Johnny Schweitzer, Drummer, "She lights up the room when she sings." ********************************************************* Phoenix Film Institute, Marla Finn and Peter Stelzer, "Peter adored you. I adore you. You are a breath of fresh, intelligent, talented air." ********************************************************* The Raskin Group, Ferrel H. Raskin, V.P., "The power of her voice is earth shaking, yet she stands about five feet tall and couldn't weigh more than 100lbs." ********************************************************* Influences: My biggest influences, when it comes to my heart and soul include STEPHEN BARTLETT, my sticky-sweet, smart, smart-ass, writtin' man and MACK and SAM, my rocks, my sunshine!! My vocal influences come from anything that makes a sound. As for specific Jazz and Blues artists, that would include Bessie Smith, Big Mama Thornton, KOKO TAYLOR, Etta James, BILLIE HOLIDAY, Dinah Washington, Ruth Brown, JANIS JOPLIN, Nina Simone, Peggy Lee, Anita O'Day, Nancy Wilson, Cassandra Wilson, Odetta, Lizz Wright, Carmen McRae, Betty Carter, Lydia Pense, Diane Reeves, Fontella Bass, Tina Turner (early work), PRINCE, James Brown, SHEILA JORDAN and BILL REED. I'm also influenced by musicians like RHCP, Sublime, Jack Johnson, John Legend, Jason Mraz, Corinne Bailey Rae, Gavin DeGraw, Maceo Parker, Erykah Badu, Roy Ayers, Marvin Gaye, Harry Connick, Jr., Van Morrison, Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Shemekia Copeland, Macy Gray, AMY WINEHOUSE, Lily Allen, Tito Puente, Nora Jones, Ceu, Mahalia Jackson, Beck, Dave Frishberg, Monk, Willie Dixon, Charles Brown, Led Zeppelin, Madeleine Peyroux, Susan Tedeshci, Cold Blood, Chakah and Rufus...........................WARRIOR IN PINK...Though I have not been personally affected, I am still very affected and look to support which is why you find this image on my space!!************************************************* *******VAGINA WARRIOR...& Supporter of V-DAY... "Being a Vagina Warrior means developing the spirtual muscle to enter and survive the grief that violence brings (to yourself and /or others) and, in that dangerous space of stunned unknowing, inviting deeper wisdom."************************************************ ***********MY FIRST RECORDING EXPERIENCE* ********************************************************** Recently, my friend Howie from EXPOSURE sent me the link (thanks Howie!) to the Beatles "Oh, Darling" and I took off with it and made a playlist of my own. I'm loving this feature. This collection speaks volumes for what I gravitate toward in terms of musical sounds. Needless to say, I can't wait to make another playlist because this doesn't cover enough ground...so much more tasty music to be had!! Enjoy. ******************************************************** ** Sounds Like: A little bit of Janis and a little bit of Billie (Holiday, that is) and all of me! Record Label: unsigned Type of Label: None
My Background and Lifestyle
Occupation:	Music Artist (Jazz / Blues / Soul)
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8 out of 302 in Jazz at ourstage.com
I Smell Trouble, an emotionally charged track off my debut album, MAKIN' MY MARK, is sitting pretty at 8 out of 302 in Jazz at ourstage.com. The middle of the month has passed and it's hangin' t... Posted by HALF PINT~Jennifer Tracy Kessler on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:06:00 PST
Cant stop thinking about getting...
...another tattoo. I'm about ready! Have a few ideas and places in mind. Getting excited about this...strange how something like this can make me so fucking happy. Hmmmm, oh well...I'm just goin... Posted by HALF PINT~Jennifer Tracy Kessler on Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:04:00 PST
STEVIE KIND OF MOOD
STEVIE KIND OF MOODHe goes from good to great.Damn, I want him as my mate.I love his sexy-sweet smell.Just gotta have him, can't you tell?Gonna test his willStanding there naked, still.Slippin' on my ... Posted by HALF PINT~Jennifer Tracy Kessler on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:32:00 PST
I Am Capable
Ultimately, I have found it to be impractical to live my secondary dreams and now I focus entirely on my one and only real dream-to perform- which the following song, "I Am Capable" really i... Posted by HALF PINT~Jennifer Tracy Kessler on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:49:00 PST
Lucky 13
www.Ourstage.com 13th in Jazz (just shy of 300 entries) for "Big Long Slidin' Thing" Consider voting at Ourstage.com Feeling pretty good about this and wanted to share the happy news. ;^)> THANK YOU~H... Posted by HALF PINT~Jennifer Tracy Kessler on Mon, 12 May 2008 01:19:00 PST
Mom Power: Activate in the form of...a Balance Striker or in other words, a Tight-rope Walker
To my amazement, my kids think I'm wonderful. Their innocent, doe-like, genuine eyes look directly into mine when they tickle my heart with their sweet nothing's, wrapping me in their love all the tim... Posted by HALF PINT~Jennifer Tracy Kessler on Tue, 06 May 2008 07:55:00 PST
Featured Artist at www.psychedeliccentral.com
Much gratitude to Jan over at PsychedlicCentral.Com, International Online Music Magazine for including me as a Featured Artist. She put together a classy layout...I'm under Jazz/Blues/Instrume... Posted by HALF PINT~Jennifer Tracy Kessler on Thu, 01 May 2008 07:28:00 PST
Mom Power: Activate...the Warrior Saga continues, Part 2
Sometimes I sit quietly in my den, my eyes almost closed in order to better gather and evaluate my thoughts as I continuously feed that addictive feeling of being in touch with myself. Few things have... Posted by HALF PINT~Jennifer Tracy Kessler on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:55:00 PST
Femicide in the Congo...a must-read by Eve Ensler
Women left for deadand the man who's saving them In the Congo, where tens of thousands of women are brutally raped every year, Dr. Denis Mukwege repairs their broken bodies and souls. Eve Ensler, ... Posted by HALF PINT~Jennifer Tracy Kessler on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:02:00 PST
"If you can’t stand up for the women of the world, then you shouldn’t be Secretary-General."
Protecting the Women of Congo By Stephen Lewis The Nation Monday 28 April 2008 ... Posted by HALF PINT~Jennifer Tracy Kessler on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:17:00 PST
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Stephen Bartlett, Warriors in Pink, Northern Adirondack Planned Parenthood, Charity Music of Vermont, JOIN (RED), MantraSpace, PHEEL =official page=, Erykah Badu, lisa, J. W., Elise, India.Arie, Human Project The Real Stuff, Thomas Anderson, Blues Buddha, Cole Emerson Higgins, Amy Winehouse, Lizz Wright, Corinne Bailey Rae, Macy Gray, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Lily Allen, Lisa Marie Presley, Chaka Khan, Les Nubians, Shemekia Copeland, Kate Nash, CHRISETTE MICHELE, Wyclef Jean, John Legend, Jack Johnson, KURT ELLING, Sweet Hollywaiians, Powell Williams and The Velvet Blues, CANDEL, Greg, PsychedelicCentral.Com, Esme, DAVE PEPPER, Tony Constas, Sentient Radio, Vince, BRON BUICK - solo, RON HARDY aka TARUMBAE aka GODSON of the G- FUNK, Hedda, Olivia Gray, TrEv ®, Rosa, Blues Mama, The Coffee Barn, Robert Willis Producer/writer/player, Rich Briere, chucksguitarshop, TONY CAGGIANO ( Sr. & Jr.), Cold Train, BenJazz, Anatheo, ARTISTS EXPOSED, Andy Cunningham, CrowfeatheR, Bluespeter, Miss Kristin, Soundsecrets, Gina, Blues Girl Beverly, Khosro HALF PINT~Jennifer Tracy Kessler has 1,530 friends (66 shown). Click here to add HALF PINT~Jennifer Tracy Kessler as a friend.
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