George Jessee - George Jessee is from Lebanon, VA in near by Russell County. He is a very talented fellow who plays banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin and fiddle. George says: "mostly banjo!". He and his wife play gospel music together. The Smyth County Jam welcomes his talent to our group. George's cousin, Adam Steffy, picked up mandolin from him and went on to win first in mandolin five years running at the BGMA (Bluegrass Music Association). He built a very beautiful banjo which he played for us at the jam. He says; "probably will be his first and last attempt at instrument making"--we sincerely hope not as it is truly a work of art. George has three young children who are just beginning to take an interest in music. He is employed by American Electric Power. George admires the music of JD Crowe.
