Oh, what marvels lie in the archives!
I had to wait until September 2004 to meet Jon-Erik Kellso in person, although I’d been hearing him on CDs from his earliest Arbors recordings with Rick Fay in 1991 and a little later with James Dapogny. Earlier today — as a respite from reading student essays — I posted a trio of his performances in August 2017 with Chris Flory and Joel Forbes, which you can savor here.
But our good friend, the generous and talented Enrico Borsetti, has just offered something special from a set by Dan Barrett’s Blue Swing, performing at Ascona on July 2, 2000 — Jon-Erik’s performance of STAR DUST, which I would call a “rhythm ballad,” poised between melancholy introspection and rocking motion. I’d call it quietly majestic, its passion always evident but controlled — soul in action, alongside Ray Sherman, piano; Eddie Erickson, guitar; Joel Forbes, string bass; Jeff Hamilton, sound-painter with a drum kit. Hear and admire for yourself:
I am delighted to reside on Planet Kellso, where beautiful dreams become reality. An honor.
May your happiness increase!
JAZZ LIVES 
A blast from the past by the always swinging Jon-Erik. Excellent.
Great–my favs- Dan and Eddie !
Tom Baker played at STJS- but before my Jazz Journey.