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Father Jerry Kaywell
Jerome Paul Kaywell was born September 5, 1953, in West Palm Beach, Florida. At a young age he was known for creative abilities such as composing music, playwriting, and extemporaneous speech. A cradle Catholic and with strong spiritual interests, Jerry entered the Third Order Regular of St. Francis of Penance in August of 1971. He remained there for five years.

After two years in Boston performing in a band, teaching school, and studying jazz piano, Jerry moved to Los Angeles. There he distinguished himself as a composer and producer of music for television and film. He was cofounder of HK Sound with partner Dale Herigstad. He won numerous CLIO awards and a Grammy participation award for the 1987 album "Let My People Go," produced by Quincy Jones, featuring the vocal group The Wynans.

He abandoned his successful career in music production to pursue studies for the priesthood. He was ordained October 25, 1991 for service to the Diocese of Venice in Florida. He is a Catholic priest well-known for his retreat conferences and concert activities. He is Pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Punta Gorda, Florida.

Discography includes:

Song in the Wind (1974) Feel the Joy (1995) Miracle of Life (1999) Field of Stars (2012)

DVDs:

Miracle of Life (1999) After Charley (2005)

Retreat Conferences:

On Love (2005) On Prayer (2005) On Relationships (2005)

Books:

Flowers from the Mountain: Poetry from my Priesthood (2011)

Come to the Feast: Secrets of a Gourmet Priest (2012) A B O U T  T H E   A U T H O R

Father Jerry Kaywell is known for two passions which have directed his life and career: God and music, in that order. There is one more passion, however, that began early on in this man's life which may come as a surprise—a passion for delicious food and wine.

From his earliest recollection of boyhood years spent in Palm Beach, Florida, Jerry spent time in the kitchen asking questions. He experimented on his own and began to get accolades for his creations from his family and friends. Whenever he was a guest in somebody's home and there was a particularly good dish, he was never shy about asking questions about how it was prepared. He'd be unashamed about asking to meet any chef in any restaurant and picking his or her brain, making their ideas his own.

Extensive travels throughout the United States and Europe have added to his culinary repertoire. This book contains a collection of his favorite recipes.

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