Kenneth C. Kessler

On several occasions I went to Ken's office in Amsterdam. Knowing that I am an artist, he proudly showed me his mother's paintings. I also played with the Fiddlers Tour, playing rhythm guitar, and was enchanted by the sounds Ken coaxed from his fiddle. When I was ready to make a purchase, I went to Ken's house where he had fiddles laid out on the dining table. I tested each one and, just by sound, picked the one he had been playing for several years. Ken grinned. It is still my only one. We...

My dear friend Ken.It was a true joy to be in you presence.You were truly special and the world has lost a gem.
Im sorry I didnt stay long enough to hear you play the fiddle but I did get to hear you play on the piano and I got to meet your wonderful family.
My condolences to Ms. Pat and family .

Ken was a great guy and fine fiddler. Judy and I were always glad to play tunes with him at the First Friday Session in Amsterdam. We were always in a fiddle arms race as to who have the most instruments. Ken won hands down. I hope all of Ken's many grandchildren learn to play his strings!...Tom and Judy Black

In 1997, Ken started coming to the weekly jam session (Fiddlers Tour) and we enjoyed playing music together. We shared a common interest in playing many tunes as well as attending many fiddle and symphony orchestra concerts. Ken was encouraging of me as well as other musicians. I will miss his positive attitude and I treasure the years we knew each other