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RK Jazz and Blues (rkjazzandblues.com) is a performance project going into it’s 10th year, with talented vocalist Terri Roben, outstanding jazz guitarist MaryAnn Kosek, as well as other musicians including marvelous drummer Ben Rau, wonderful bass player, Maddie Ceville, and fabulous saxophone player Kristina Johnson, who join the duo when a trio or quartet is needed.
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Terri Roben - vocalist, singer-songwriter, children's music teacher
Terri Roben is a veteran singer-songwriter from the New York Capital District. She plays guitar, banjo, ukelele, and mountain dulcimer. She plays and sings for all ages, from newborns to senior citizens. Check out her Children’s music page on this website.
She played in the trio, "Dangerous On Decaf" for several years, performing jug band, rockabilly, folk, blues, pop and Latin music. She has performed in restaurants, festivals, farmer's markets, cafes, rallies, picket lines, demonstrations, libraries, environmental fairs, schools, weddings, parties and select benefits.
She produced three recordings, "Terri and Maria", with Maria Caccavo; "Riverwalk & Other Songs" a cd of original children's music; and "The Path We Make", a cd of mostly original songs, featuring accompaniment by The Ramblin' Jug Stompers, Sten Isachsen and Gail Smallwood.
She is a member of Albany Musicians Association Local #14, as well as a member of The People’s Music Network and The Children’s Music Network.
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MaryAnn Kosek - guitarist & arranger
MaryAnn Kosek began playing guitar and piano at an early age. Her father was an accomplished local jazz guitarist/bassist who influenced her desire to learn and play jazz. She grew up listening to the old standards from the 1930’s and 40’s.
MaryAnn began playing at nursing homes and eventually joined a few local bands, playing country, 1950s and 1960s music; Beatles, blues and popular songs. She plays and writes music for the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center children’s programs, and also collaborates with other professional local musicians at various venues.
Her underlying love of early jazz brought her to co-create RK Jazz & Blues with her musical partner, Terri Roben. Together they team up to play mostly early jazz, blues and some contemporary music. MaryAnn also plays piano, banjo, ukulele and mandolin but focuses mainly on guitar.
She is a member of Albany Musicians Union Local #14.
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