Originally from New York, bassist Alison Keslow grew up in a musical home. She later relocated to Boston and received her B.M from Berklee College of Music and her M.M from Boston University.
She performs with her own group, The Alison Keslow Group as well as collaborates with other artists. Alison has performed with, shared album credits and supported artists such as Joan Armatrading, Jerry Marotta, John Sebastian and Delmar Brown.
Alison has been nominated for a Boston Music Award for jazz artist of the year in recognition for her instrumental jazz albums. She has been featured on NPR for her work as longtime bassist with the Mystic Chorale.
Alison co founded Sudbury School of Music , a music school in Sudbury, MA, where she teaches in person private lessons, music coaching, ensembles and master classes.
Alison has taught at numerous schools including Berklee College Of Music’s Bass Workshop with bassist, educator, Victor Wooten.
PRESS ~ Alison Keslow struts her stuff on instrumental album Bass Dharma, Bill Copeland News
Boston Music Award Nominee Jazz Artist of The year Alison was nominated for Jazz artist of the year!
Mom by Day, Jazz Musician by Night
REVIEWS~
“AK doesn’t perform, write or record the music – she feels the music.” Ron Hirschberg ~pianist/vocalist/composer, Massachusetts
“Alison is a great, supportive bass player. It is a true pleasure to work with her. She provides a warm bass tone and groove to every situation she performs in. Alison is also a fine soloist and a kind person.” – Bruce Gertz ~composer/bassist, Massachusetts
“I experienced Alison Keslow for the first time yesterday … musically of course … all I can say is … Yippee!” – Jerry Marotta ~ drummer/producer, Peter Gabrial, Hall and Oats, Indigo Girls, New York
“I have been taking piano lessons from Alison for 4 years. When I started I could not play a single song. Now I take my keyboard out to gigs and I can play and sing! I appreciate the flexibility, creativity, incredible talent and sincere love of music that she shares and how she supports my goals. She’s wonderful!” – Laura P., Massachusetts
“I bought a bass several years ago and never learned to play it. I signed up with a few teachers and never really made much progress. After studying with Alison a few months, I was able to finally jam with other people and music theory started to make sense. – John M., Massachusetts
“I’ve have the pleasure of playing with Alison over the last decade. She makes me better and she is always in the moment. You can tell by the perpetual smile on her face while she plays that she is loving the moment too!” – Chuck Clough, vocalist guitarist/songwriter,Massachusetts
“I have hired Alison to play several of our family parties over the years and she does an amazing job! The musicians are always top notch and bring their talent and professionalism to the entire event. – Mary Lou W.,Massachusetts
“You all were the highlight of our week long trip to Boston!” Thank you so much! ~ Jenna B., California