GEORGE KAHN - PIANO*,-,
MB GORDY - DRUMS*,-,
KARL VINCENT - BASS*,-,
ERIC MARIENTHAL - SAX*,-,
JUSTO ALMARIO - SAX*,-,
JOHN FUMO - TRUMPET***
COURTNEY LEMMON - VOCALS***
OTHER GREAT PLAYERS ON VARIOUS ALBUMS
Influences
DAVE BRUBECK, BILL EVANS, RAMSEY LEWIS, RED GARLAND, VINCE GUARALDI, WYNTON KELLEY
Sounds Like
ERIC MARIENTHAL, BILL EVANS, DAVE BRUBECK, VINCE GUARALDI, DAVID BENOIT, HERBIE HANCOCK, THE CRUSADERS, LES MCCANN, JUSTO ALMARIO, JOHN FUMO, ALEX ACUNA, BRIAN BROMBERG
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IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR, PLEASE BUY A TRACK FROM ITUNES, OR A CD AT www.cdbaby.com/gkahn - and special thanks to COURTNEY LEMMON for providing this killer photo and her vocal talents on "...Compared To What?". She's da Bomb! -----------------------------------------------------
When a young musicians sources of inspiration are jazz greats like Dave Brubeck, Ramsey Lewis,
Joe Sample, Vince Guaraldi, and Wynton Kelly, youd figure that his own music would turn out to be pretty special...and in the case of jazz pianist and composer George Kahn, youd be right. His music captures the feel of the West Coast Jazz scene of the 50s & 60s, but with a contemporary edge.
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Having majored in Music Composition at Brandeis University, George brings a classically trained sensibility to the jazz form. In his music today, George creates a musical environment where there is room for experimentation and spontaneity. His music, unlike a lot of jazz, is not about how fast or complicated the music is -- its a forum where he can communicate feelings and emotions with his audience. Georges musical mission is to recapture the magic of jazz from the earlier periods before synthesizers and sequencers roamed the earth.
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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 latest 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 Acua, bassist extraordinaire Brian Bromberg, and trumpet player John Fumo.
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COVER UP! has received airplay on over 140 jazz radio stations across the country, and reached NUMBER 38 on the JAZZWEEK Radio jazz charts IN THE SUMMER OF 2008. "COMPARED TO WHAT?" was rated one of the TOP JAZZ ALBUMS of 2004 by WRTI-FM in Philadelphia, Radioio.com and All About Jazz.com.
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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.
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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.
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Recent gigs include performances at Los Angeles Jazz Meccas like The Jazz Bakery, and Catalina Bar and Grill. Summer of 2005 finds George at KRMLs JAZZ AND BLUES CO., 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.
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With the subtlety of Dave Brubeck and the positive drive of Vince Guaraldi, George Kahns piano music is an independent jazz pleasure. Join George and his band (Alex Acua, Brian Bromberg, Justo Almario, Eric Marienthal, and John Fumo) as they add to the evolution of Jazz with his 5th release, Compared To What? There is a constant that runs through his music: Its always hip. Alfredo Cruz, Jazz Broadcaster. Listen at: www.georgekahn.com - buy it at www.cdbaby.com/gkahn
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
Thanks a milion for your nice compliments and for being a fan of mine for years, and for adding me on your top 20 Friends List. I feel so honored!! Thanks for your request. I was more than happy to add you, after hearing your remarkabe musicianship and music! You sounded great man! I had seen your photo for the past year or so in jazz magazine ads and reviews. I never knew you were this good!! Bravo!! We will have to do something together in the near future.
Best Wishes & Dreams, Alphonse Mouzon (Weather Report, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Jaco Pastorius, Eric Clapton, George Benson, Santana, Stevie Wonder, McCoy Tyner, Larry Coryell's 11th House, etc) http://www.tenaciousrecords.com http://www.myspace.com/alphonsemouzon
Hey There! I am sorry I haven't written in awhile, Things have been moving forward and keeping me out of trouble...For the most part!
Have a fantastic day and I wanted to let you know I appreciate our friendship and your support!
