Hello, everybody! I'm Kenny Powell, and I'm a pre-Kindergarten teacher from Sacramento, California. I also happen to be a singer/songwriter/producer. I decided to combine the two things I love most and do best, and the result is my debut CD, "Preschool Jam!" This CD is a collection of original, traditional, movement, learning, sing-a-long, resting, and just plain fun songs for kids, parents, teachers, and anyone who loves to groove! "Preschool Jam!" is designed to encourage and stimulate young minds to learn and grow, and to enhance and reinforce the positive lessons that children learn at home, at school, and anywhere else. My music and I have been featured in a major newspaper (the Sacramento Bee). The links can be found on the left side of this page. "Preschool Jam!" is a 2006 Children's Music Web Awards winner in the "Best Recording for Preschoolers ages 3 to 5" category. The CMW Awards are the only ones guided by adults, but actually judged by kids, so a CMW Award winner can truly be called a children's favorite! The link is on the left side of this page. I have over 20 years of preschool-daycare experience, and I earned a Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. "Preschool Jam!" has been field-tested at various child care centers, and the response has been so tremendously positive that I just had to make the CD available to everyone! Two of the recurring themes of this wonderful feedback are "We've played the CD so much, we've almost worn it out!" and "You've got to sell this CD!" Older kids and adults seem to enjoy "Preschool Jam!" as much as preschoolers do. My biggest musical influences are Stevie Wonder, James Brown, George Clinton, and Earth, Wind & Fire. However, I love a wide variety of music, and I try to bring that variety to my own music. I believe that children deserve more choices, as long as the choices are positive and appropriate. On a personal note, when I'm not teaching or making music, my interests and activities include weight training, swimming, sports, music, and reading the newspaper. Please take the time to listen to all of the clips from "Preschool Jam!" You'll discover that it's a different kind of children's music CD from a different kind of children's music artist. And don't forget to check out my website - "Preschool Jam!" - by clicking on the link provided on the left of this page. ENJOY!!! "Preschool Jam!" can be downloaded at Apple iTunes and Napster! You'll find the links in the "Links" section at the left of this page. There are also links to iTunes and Napster on the "BUY!" page at my "Preschool Jam!" website. Some reviews from various sources for my "Preschool Jam!" songs, and for some Christmas songs I recorded: Reviewed Dan Stewart 1/5/2007 (Source: www.mixposure.com/kenny-powell) Not only do you make awesome children's music, but you can do religious music beautifully. I like how you start with a simple phrase and then as you get into the song, then comes the organ and rounds the song out. Your voice is excellent! Great projection and control. You are a truely talented artist. Thanks for sharing and hope you and your loved ones had a Merry Christmas and look forward to more music in 2007 Dan Song title: Silent Night Band Name: Kenny Powell Genre: Religious, Spiritual Reviewed Vesa 12/31/2006 (Source: www.mixposure.com/kenny-powell) You do the best children's tunes I've heard. Very much enthusiasm in there. Great. Like I said I have the kids next door a copy of some of your tunes. They loved it, clapping. This one is very uplifting; engaging; indeed. Excellent. Keep it up for 2007. 4 x impressive. -Vesa. Song title: Old McDonald (Funky) Band Name: Kenny Powell Genre: Childrens, Funk Reviewed Vesa 12/7/2006 (Source: www.mixposure.com/kenny-powell) You've turned me into a kid...my neighbour's young one is here so he's just jumpin' up and down...good timing. You sure know how to pick them...reminds me of my 3 boys when they were young...we must have memorized the tunes over and over, and never really got tired of them, since the kids had smiles on them...very infectious clapping happens. Still got some cassettes, -I'll have to add yours, if my boys have kids.mmmm? Great! You folks have alot of exuberance. Well done. Song title: The Wheels On The Bus Band Name: Kenny Powell Genre: Childrens, Pop Reviewed SYNGULARITY 12/7/2006 (Source: www.mixposure.com/kenny-powell) REVIEWCREW SMILE... what a cool version of that lovely traditional. I mean, we also had so much fun to sing it here in Germany (brings some memories back....) but your song and particularly the fun-tastic drums and your great vocals deserve a good listen. I have a good time with your Old McDonald... 4 x mixpix Cheers, Pascal Song title: Old McDonald (Funky) Band Name: Kenny Powell Reviewed selftort 12/7/2006 (Source: www.mixposure.com/kenny-powell) REVIEWCREW It may be a traditional song, but I must confess to not having heard it before. Nice and bouncy. Great bass lines. Good strong vocals. This and a couple of your other Christmas songs will be on high rotation in our house during the festive season. Thanks for the download. Song title: Up On The Housetop Band Name: Kenny Powell Genre: Childrens, Funk Reviewed Edward Lee 12/7/2006 (Source: www.mixposure.com/kenny-powell) my kids and i danced in the room to this one! they loved it. thanx for ministering to children with your music. thanx for sharing Song title: Jingle Bells Band Name: Kenny Powell Genre: R and B, Soul Reviewed Vesa 12/7/2006 (Source: www.mixposure.com/kenny-powell) Most wonderful fave songs...I love to play piano this time of year, -it lends itself to Christmas songs. Very lovely expression and good tonal range. Nice chorus. This is very well done. Like the simple backup since the voices carry this so nicely, and just the addition of organ synth. Excellent rendition. Most emotive. Song title: Silent Night Band Name: Kenny Powell Genre: Religious, Spiritual Reviewed selftort 12/7/2006 (Source: www.mixposure.com/kenny-powell) REVIEWCREW Great Christmas song. In the blather of commercialism that hits this time of year its nice to get a song dealing with what we're actually celebrating. Very catchy, well written and performed. Appealing to adults and children. Song title: Let Us Celebrate! Band Name: Kenny Powell Genre: Religious, Funk Reviewed Vesa 12/7/2006 (Source: www.mixposure.com/kenny-powell) I think I'm ready for Christmas. You guys sound like the b-52's; esp. the vocalist. Great vibrant tune. Most interesting mix of genres. Great sound mix. Like the synth...working complimenting your singing. Great bass and percussion. A great fave for my Christmas fave file. Nice harmonies. Lots of energy. I'm most uplifted. Great!! Song title: Let Us Celebrate! Band Name: Kenny Powell Genre: Religious, Funk Reviewed Vesa 12/7/2006 (Source: www.mixposure.com/kenny-powell) I'm keeping your tunes for this season.They are most nicely done...it's a nice change from some of our other ones...and my sons get tired of me playing Christmas songs on the piano. (lol) Oh well. This is uplifting soulful of a tune. Has something about it, maybe like the 'funky' bass to make it rich and dreamy. I felt a snowflake. Great! Song title: Jingle Bells Band Name: Kenny Powell Genre: R and B, Soul Reviewed Dan Stewart 9/3/2006 I'm going to have to play this one for the boss!!!! Really, your music has been just great, from the music, to the production, to the messages that you send out to the kids, and you can really sing. Thanks for sharing and for your message for the next generation!!! Dan Song title: Quiet Time Band Name: Kenny Powell Genre: Childrens, R and B Dan Stewart - Kenny's Mixposure Page (Sep 3, 2006) Reviewed Dan Stewart 9/3/2006 Another of your great children's (of all ages) song!!!!! I enjoyed the music and the singing and for the group you are singing for, the lyrics are great. It is really encouraging for the kids to learn to not worry about dancing "correctly". I wish I would have learned it. Wait, it's not too late. Okay, I'm jammin' Anyway, thanks Dan Song title: Preschool Jam! Band Name: Kenny Powell Genre: Childrens, Dance Dan Stewart - Kenny's Mixposure Page (Sep 3, 2006) I feel Kenny Powell's "Preschool Jam!" is an exciting children's CD. The kids here love it; the "DINOSAURS!" and "Quiet Time" songs are their favorites. I recommend this CD to anyone with young children. Yvonne, Ms. Barbara's ABC Learning Center, Sacramento, CA Kenny has unbelievable energy, the kind of energy parents wish they could summon sometimes when their little bundles of joy start getting the best of them. Well, now they can: just pop PreSchool Jam into the CD player. You'll be amazed watching your kids burning off all that excess pizazz all the while learning a thing or two (Shhh! Don't tell them!). Keep your distance however, or you'll get caught up in the groove also! Luc Normand www.lucnormand.com Check out his site on my "Links" page! Luc Normand, folk/rock musician - Hostbaby e-mail (Sep 3, 2006) teezyabnwizard posted on Tue August 29, 2006 listening to dinasours on my radio station 'teezyabnwizard"....did anyone ever tell you that you sound like "Gino Vennelli"......you do which is a complimnet as he is a great singer..........sulton/bedford ____ Sulton Bedford http://www.soundclick.com/sultonbedford Sulton/Bedford - Kenny's SoundClick Message Board (Aug 29, 2006) From a parent at St. Stephen's Child Development Center, El Dorado Hills, CA, where I currently teach: Dear Mr. Kenny, Thank you SO much for the wonderful CD! What a talent you have. We have been singing and dancing now for days. VERY much appreciated. Most recent fan mail by Bonzai01 8/28/2006 Made the charts Kenny!!!! Hi Ken, was just cruising the top 100 mix charts and guess what....There be "Dinosaurs" over there!!!! Congrats on busting a top 100 Tune!! That's darn tough to do...and even tougher in your childrens genre! Too Cool Ken! Keep it up.... Kerry "Bonzai01": User name - Kenny's Mixposure Page (Aug 28, 2006) Reviewed cjm 8/25/2006 coool groooving song!!!...I liked the listening...andyou've got a goood voice bruddy!!!...best'n'cheers...CJM Song title: DINOSAURS! Band Name: Kenny Powell "cjm": User name - Kenny's Mixposure Page (Aug 25, 2006) Kenny is a former teacher here at the Poppy Patch Child Care Center. He recently brought us a copy of his "Preschool Jam!" CD. The children really enjoy listening to "Preschool Jam!" We play the CD so often, we've almost worn it out! All the children have their favorite songs. Kenny brought the light and enjoyment of music to our school. All in all, Kenny is great when it comes to music and children! The children here at the Poppy Patch love him very much. The Poppy Patch Child Care Center children and staff, Sacramento, CA Reviewed Bonzai01 8/25/2006 Kenny...What an amazing turn on an old song!! Nice Mix and excellent vocals on this!! Can I borrow your vocalists just for a couple tunes??? Seriously tho, this is tight and really well engineered, well performed!! Great stuff man!! Kerry Song title: We Know Our ABCs Band Name: Kenny Powell Genre: Childrens, R and B "Bonzai01": User name - Kenny's Mixposure Page (Aug 25, 2006) Reviewed Bonzai01 8/25/2006 Most excellent educational funk!! You have definately kept up with todays youngsters and their rapidly advancing tastes and awareness!! This should rock em, and smarten them up all in one shot..You gotta keep their interest (kinda like musicians) long enough to deliver the message...You have done it here Kenny, KUDOS!! I can't shake the G. Clinton knee high, stack heel boot look singin these lyrics LOL. Too Cool!! Kerry Song title: DINOSAURS! Band Name: Kenny Powell Genre: Childrens, Funk "Bonzai01": User name - Kenny's Mixposure Page (Aug 25, 2006) Just a few of the many positive and encouraging comments I've received from parents and teachers about "Preschool Jam!"... "We were bopping to 'DINOSAURS!' in the car. My daughter (age 4) loves the part where they yell, 'T-REX!' " "We love the CD! We have to get you on the Disney Channel!" "We listen to the CD over and over again on long trips." "I can't get the song "Preschool Jam!" out of my head!" "We really like "Everybody" and "Quiet Time." "Our favorite is "We Know Our ABCs." Reviewed selftort 8/23/2006 REVIEWCREW Nice update on the old ABC song. Like the funky beat and a great bass line to get the kid's wiggling along. Great stuff. Song title: We Know Our ABCs Band Name: Kenny Powell Genre: Childrens, R and B "selftort": User name - Kenny's Mixposure Page (Aug 23, 2006) Reviewed selftort 8/22/2006 REVIEWCREW As the mod of the Children's Genre Spotlight here at mixpo I've been a bit slack of late, largely because there are very few posts in the genre. This is a great song for kids. Dinosaurs were something that intrigued me as a kid and I'm sure still fascinate kids today. Excellent lyrics which would keep kids interested. Love the chorus. It's got a real hook to it that kids and adults can sing and dance to. Like the way that you haven't tried to "dumb" the music down. Thanks for sharing and for reminding me I need to do some work on the Spotlight. Cheers Song title: DINOSAURS! Band Name: Kenny Powell Genre: Childrens, Funk "selftort": User name - Kenny's Mixposure Page (Aug 22, 2006) Reviewed Dan Stewart 8/22/2006 I'm sure glad there are people like you making music for children. I listened to Dinosaurs, and had to listen to this one. Again, fantastic song for kids to listen to. I'll have to get my nephew and nieces to listen to your music. Thanks for sharing. Dan Song title: We Know Our ABCs Band Name: Kenny Powell Genre: Childrens, R and B Dan Stewart - Kenny's Mixposure Page (Aug 22, 2006) Reviewed Dan Stewart 8/22/2006 I love this song! This song would be perfect for one of nephews who loves dinosaurs. The music holds me, the text is interesting, and your singing is great. I really like how this song starts. Thanks for sharing!!!! Dan Song title: DINOSAURS! Band Name: Kenny Powell Genre: Childrens, Funk Dan Stewart - Kenny's Mixposure Page (Aug 22, 2006) joelirwin posted on Mon August 14, 2006 Wow I am very impressed. Sounds almost like it is coming right off a childrens TV show. And if that is you singing - your voice is perfect. In fact when I listened to Dinosaurs I was thinking this music is not only children's music but that piece sounds like it would fit in a broadway show with YOU SINGING IT! -- no kidding I am serious. ____ Joel Irwin Joel Irwin - Kenny's SoundClick Message Board (Aug 14, 2006)