GEORGE KAHN
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George Kahn
Having majored in Music Composition at Brandeis University, George brings a classically trained sensibility to the jazz form. His WEST COAST JAZZ, unlike a lot of jazz, is not about how fast or complicated the music is -- it's a forum where he can communicate feelings and emotions with his audience. George's musical mission is to recapture the magic of jazz from the 50s and 60s, "before synthesizers and sequencers roamed the earth."
In 1999, George formed Sudhana Music Publishing and his independent record label, Playing Records, as an avenue to share his music. He has released five self-produced CDs: Conscious Dreams (a jazz/new age configuration), Out of Time (a jazz recording featuring the late Billy Higgins on drums), Freedom Vessel (featuring Dave Carpenter on bass and Joe Labarbera on drums), and Midnight Brew (featuring Grammy-nominated trumpeter Bobby Rodriguez, Peak recording artist Eric Marienthal, and Telarc recording artist Tierney Sutton). His 5th album ...Compared To What? was released in October 2004, and once again features Eric, as well as woodwind guru Justo Almario, drummer and percussionist Alex Acuña, bassist extraordinaire Brian Bromberg, and trumpet player John Fumo.
...Compared To What? has received airplay on over 150 jazz radio stations across the country, and reached #28 on the JAZZWEEK Radio jazz charts. It was rated one of the TOP JAZZ ALBUMS of 2004 by WRTI-FM in Philadelphia, Radioio.com and All About Jazz.com.
In preparation for the new album, George began the "COVER UP TOUR 2008", bringing the group on a west coast tour in the summer.
Inspired by the Internet to mass market and distribute his music through alternative channels, George has truly connected with the online music audience through his own website www.georgekahn.com. With the release of "...Compared To What?" in October 2004, the website now garners over 900 hits per day.
A firm believer in public school music programs, George has done fundraising for the Santa Monica Public Schools, and has taught the clinic, "The Art of Comping" at the IAJE convention in Long Beach CA. This clinic is now being offered at a high school and college level, with appearances scheduled with the Brubeck Institute and Linfield College.
Recent gigs in 2007 include performances at Los Angeles Jazz Meccas like The Jazz Bakery, and Catalina Bar and Grill. 2006 kicked off with a concert at The Triple Door in Seattle, WA. Summer of 2005 found George at KRML's JAZZ AND BLUES CO., Jazz At Pearl's in San Francisco, the LEVITT PAVILION MUSIC FESTIVAL in Pasadena, CA among other locations. Past show include performances at the TASTE OF BRENTWOOD FESTIVAL in 2004, and the PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL as part of THE PASADENA SUMMERFEST in May 2002.
With the subtlety of Dave Brubeck and the positive drive of Vince Guaraldi, George Kahn's piano music is an independent jazz pleasure. Join George and his band (Alex Acuña, Brian Bromberg, Justo Almario, and John Fumo) as they add to the evolution of Jazz with his 6th release, "Cover Up!" "There is a constant that runs through his music: It's always hip." – Alfredo Cruz, Jazz Broadcaster.
Instrumentation
George Kahn - piano
Brian Bromberg - bass
Alex Acuna - drums and percussion
Justo Almario - sax
John Fumo - trumpet
Courtney Lemmon - guest vocalist
Discography
Out Of Time - featuring Billy Higgins
Counscious Dreams - piano and synth album
Freedom Vessel - featuring Eric Marienthal, Dave Carpenter, Joe Labarbera
Midnight Brew - featuring Eric Marienthal and Bobby Rodriguez
...Compared To What? - currently streaming and getting radio play on over 150 jazz stations nationwide
Links
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