Joe Piano - Folk Trio from Louisville, Kentucky

Top Hill Recording Podcast

Joe Piano is a folk trio from Louisville, Kentucky, anchored by the musical prowess of songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Jesse Weber-Owens. Joining Jesse are fellow multi-instrumentalist Jean Christopher-Gorce and Louisville Orchestra violist Jon "Jonny" Mueller. Jesse's musical journey began at the age of nine when he discovered his perfect pitch and keen ear while learning the guitar. Since then, his appetite for musical exploration has known no bounds, leading him to master a diverse array of instruments, including the cello, banjo, mandolin, and piano. Joe Piano initially served as Jesse's solo project and a means of navigating life with hallucinatory schizophrenia. Despite grappling with schizophrenia and other mental health challenges, Jesse's passion for music remains undiminished, serving as both a driving force and a wellspring of creativity. With a staggering collection of unreleased tracks numbering in the hundreds and a catalog of over a thousand songs, Jesse often finds himself hallucinating melodies before transcribing them to paper. Transitioning towards a more collaborative, band-oriented approach to his music, Jesse has retired his solo identity as Joe Piano while retaining the name for the trio. At the core of Jesse's music lies a palpable sincerity, with his lyrics and melodies offering a window into his world. He generously invites listeners to explore his reality in their own personal way, guided by an unwavering authenticity emanating from the depths of his being.

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