John William Jessel (born August 10, 1959) is an American audio engineer, keyboard technician, and keyboardist. He is known for his work with the rock band Toto, including serving as David Paich's personal engineer and studio manager and working as a keyboard technician for the band. Jessel later performed as a touring keyboardist and backing vocalist with Toto from 1990 to 2003 after Steve Porcaro's departure from live touring. He also contributed engineering, programming, keyboards, and other production work to several of the band's recordings.
Discography
Adapted from John Jessel's discography list on AllMusic.
Fahrenheit (1986) by Toto – Engineer, Technician
Start Over (1987) by Cheryl Lynn – Engineer
The Seventh One (1988) by Toto – Engineer, Technician
Straight Talk [Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (1992) by Dolly Parton – Engineer
Tambu (1995) by Toto – Engineer, Programming, Keyboard Programming, Setup
Louder Than Words (1996) by Lionel Richie – Engineer
Fade Into Light (1999) by Boz Scaggs – Engineer
Livefields (1999) by Toto – Vocals (Background), Keyboard Technician
Dig (2001) by Boz Scaggs – Keyboard Programming
Through the Looking Glass (2002) by Toto – Engineer
25th Anniversary: Live in Amsterdam (2003) by Toto – Vocals, Keyboards
25th Anniversary: Live in Amsterdam [DVD] (2003) by Toto – Vocals, Keyboards
Retro-Spec(t) (2004) by Larry Klimas – Engineer
Falling In Between (2006) by Toto – Engineer
Toto IV/The Seventh One (2007) by Toto – Engineer, Technician
A Very Special Christmas Playlist Plus (2008) – Engineer
A Very Special Christmas, Vols. 1-2 (2011) – Engineer
40 Trips Around the Sun (2018) by Toto – Engineer, Technician
All In (2018) by Toto – Engineer, Synthesizer Programming, Technician
Undated
Éxitos De Siempre En Concierto by Various Artists – Engineer
Top Músicas de Amor by Various Artists – Engineer
Summertime Groove by Various Artists – Engineer
Romanticas Internacionais [Sony Music] by Various Artists – Engineer
Músicas dos Anos 80 [Internacionais] by Various Artists – Engineer
Lugna Favoriter by Various Artists – Engineer
Love Songs by Various Artists – Engineer
KuschelRock 37 by Various Artists – Engineer
Hits Van De Jaren 90 by Various Artists – Engineer
Flashback Anos 90 [Internacionais] by Various Artists – Engineer
Best Live Performances: 2000–2020 by Various Artists – Engineer
Back to the US of A by Various Artists – Engineer
BBQ Classics by Various Artists – Engineer
Anos 80: Nostalgia Internacionais by Various Artists – Engineer
AOR CITY Loves Winter by Various Artists – Engineer
80's Clássicos Internacionais by Various Artists – Engineer
100 R&B Platinum Superstar Hits by Various Artists – Engineer