Playing for 1000 people in Bakersfield - pretty cool!

We had a lot of fun in Bakersfield with our Holiday Show  -hoping to do it again next year!

Thanks, COurtney for putting together this fun video.
And a Merry Christmas to all!

Two Shows This Week!

Tonight, Monday 12/14 we are in Bakersfield at the Rabobank Theater as part of the
Bakersfield Community Concert Series

and the Thursday we are back to the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood CA for our fabulous Holiday Show.
SPECIAL GUESTS: We have the 18-voice A Capella choir "Purple Rain" from Northwestern University opening for us with some holiday songs, starting at 8:30  Tickets at the door, but please call to RSVP for best seats!

Getting ready for our December Holiday Shows

Had an amazing rehearsal with Courtney Lemmon, Gina Saputo and Crystal Starr Knighton getting ready for our holiday shows next week - 8 new holiday songs with AMAZING 3-part harmonies, and a gospel-infused Aretha Frankin medley, you have to see it  in Bakersfield on Monday 12/14 and  Thursday 12/17  at Catalina Jazz Club

Well, we did not get a Grammy Nomination...

But we are still HAPPY to be playing some great gigs next week

Come party with us on December 17, tickets only $15.00

The PATH gig at Catalina Bar and Grill in Hollywood CA was a huge success - over 200 people came to the event. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to raise nearly $60,000! This vital funding allows us to not only continue developing permanent housing solutions for hundreds of homeless individuals throughout California, but also to expand the critical supportive services provided in our developments.

It was so great, Catalina has asked us to come back to do our George Kahn Jazz & Blues Revue Holiday Show on Thursday 12/17. We'll be playing songs from our new album as well as lots of holiday songs. Get in the holiday spirit with us!

Tickets are only $15 each, but you should call 323-466-2210 for reservations to get a good table. Music starts at 8:30 PM.  This is not a fundraiser - it is just a Holiday Party for all our fans. Call 323-466-2210 for reservations to get a good table. Music starts at 8:30 PM

As a special Thank You for your support over the years, just bring a print-out of this notice to our show and get a holiday gift: a free JAZZ & BLUES REVUE T-SHIRT, or one of our CDs - your choice! Thank you for being a fan!

A HUGE SUCCESS: November 11 PATH Ventures Jazz & Blues Revue

I would like to extend a sincere thank you for attending our 10th Annual Jazz and Blues Revue on Veterans Day, 11/11/15. It was wonderful evening and your support helped make the event a great success.

 

Thanks to your generosity, we were able to raise nearly $60,000! This vital funding allows us to not only continue developing permanent housing solutions for hundreds of homeless individuals throughout California, but also to expand the critical supportive services provided in our developments.

 

Your incredible support is truly appreciated by all of us at PATH and PATH Ventures. We look forward to continuing our work alongside you during the years to come.

 

Thank you, again, for your incredible support!

Amy Anderson and George Kahn

PATH Ventures' 10th Annual Jazz Night, Wednesday November 11

Let the GIVING season begin…with an evening of great Jazz that’s also a benefit for the Los Angeles homeless community. On Wednesday, November 11th, PATH Ventures will host their 10th Annual Holiday Jazz Revue, an unforgettable evening of dinner, music, and fun at the classic Catalina Bar and Grill in Hollywood, CA. The event will take place from 6:30-10:00 PM and feature Jazz Pianist and Composer, George Kahn with an all-star band of L.A. studio artists. 

 Jazz legend Bubba Jackson from KJAZZ, will return this year as the MC.

Proceeds from the evening will help PATH Ventures raise critical funding to directly support affordable housing developments across Southern California.

Advance tickets for the Dinner show are $125 each, or $1000 for a table of 8 PLUS a special VIP cocktail hour before the show.  For more information or to RSVP, please call: Tessa Madden at 323-644-2202 or order online

www.epath.org/JazzNight

WHEN: Wednesday, November 11th – Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Catalina Bar & Grill 6725 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028

$125 per person in advance
$1,000 for a table of eight*
*Includes exclusive access to the VIP pre-party

Purchase tickets at www.epath.org/JazzNight

or by phone at 323-644-2202.

There are over 51,000 people living on the streets of Los Angeles County on any given night. They are women with children, people struggling with serious health issues, war veterans, seniors, emancipated foster youth, and families who lost everything because of the recession. PATH Ventures’ housing models aim to prevent and end homelessness by integrating supportive services, community development and permanent housing for people in need.  Come join us on Veterans Day night and help bring a veteran home.

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Jazz & Blues Revue World Tour T-Shirts Now Available

The Jazz & Blues Revue World Tour T-shirt is now available!  Be the first on your block to join the tour with your own t-shirt

Both men's and women's sizes are available, but supply is limited.  They are $20 each (this includes tax and shipping).  To get yours, please email george@georgekahn.com 

George Kahn "SECRETS" Band returns to Long Beach CA

SPECIAL RETURN ENGAGEMENT! 
Saturday August 29 Seabird Jazz Lounge presents

George Kahn "Secrets" Quintet

-       George Kahn

-       Nolan Shaheed - trumpet
-Chuck Manning - sax

-       Special Guest Artists Azar Lawrence

-       Jeff Takiguchi - bass

-       Paul Kreibich - drums

The GEORGE KAHN "SECRETS" BAND is a "classic" jazz quintet.  The "secret" is you never know which amazing players George will have in the band on any gig.  This next show, on Saturday August 29 is going to feature the horn section of Nolan Shaheed (Marvin Gaye, Count Basie) on trumpet, Chuck Manning on sax and Special Guest Azar Lawrence (McCoy Tyner, Miles Davis, Elvin Jones) on sax.  Paul Kreibich (drums) and Jeff Takiguchi (Bass) will round out the rhythm section.


A rare Saturday Night performance - come join us when music starts at 9:00 PM - 12:30 AM, Seabird Jazz Lounge, 730 Broadway long beach CA 90802 USA   $10.00 cover charge - for more information: http://www.seabirdjazzloungelbc.com/index.html

Free Community Concert on July 16th in Culver City

Wish you friends a "Happy Birthday" with The Jazzz & Blues Revue

The Jazz & Blues Revue loves you!  We have posted a new "Happy Birthday We Love You" video on YouTube.  It is the perfect way to wish anyone you love a Happy Birthday.  Just take this link and share it by email or on Facebook when it is someone's birthday

https://youtu.be/KCHgHknrPjc

"Jazz & Blurs Revue" gets write-up from Scott Yanow in April Issue of LA Jazz Scene

The Jazz & Blues Revue is on a small hiatus in honor of Gina Saputo's new baby Hazel (please wish her congrats on Facebook!), but the reviews continue to pour in.

Here is the review by Scott Yanow that appeared in the April issue of LA JAZZ SCENE:

"Pianist George Kahn has been putting together ambitious and successful shows in the L.A. area for years. His Jazz & Blues Revue puts the spotlight on three equally talented singers: Courtney Lemmon, Gina Saputo and Crystal Starr. The Jazz & Blues Revue (which perhaps should really be called the Jazz & R&B Revue) covers a wide ground, from a heated version of “Cantaloupe Island” and a Latin-ized “Summertime” to the r&bish “I’d Rather Be Blind” and “Something’s Got A Hold On Me.” Of particular interest are a pair of songs (“Beat Me Daddy Eight To The Bar” and “Shoo Shoo Baby”) that find the singers operating very much like a swing era vocal trio. Each of the vocalists are also in the lead on three songs apiece, belting their hearts out. Kahn’s rhythm section with bassist Lyman Medeiros and drummer M.B. Gordy is joined on various selections by altoist Eric Marienthal, trumpeter Dr. Bobby Rodriguez (who is in explosive form), tenor-saxophonist Chuck Manning and guitarist Pat Kelley, each of whom add a lot to the music. Overall Jazz & Blues Revue (available from www.georgekahn.com) is quite fun and certainly full of spirit."

A nice review from Jazz Weekly.com and George Harris

Pianist George Kahn is one of the few guys around who makes jazz both swinging and musical enough for the cognicenti and yet entertaining enough for their dates. The Angeleno does this balancing act by bringing together some of the best locals around, such as Lyman Medeiros/b, MB Gordy/dr, Eric Marienthal/as-ss, Chuck Manning/ts, Pat Kelly/g and Dr. Bobby Rodriguez/tp and having them deliver accessibly driving tunes such as “Afro Blue” and “Cantaloupe Island” in a way that would satisfy either the hipster or Valley Girl.

He does it by incorporating the terrific trio of vocalists Gina Saputo, Crystal Starr and Courtney Lemmon to deliver the lyrics in both lead and backup form in a ways that can veer from cutsie putsy as on the Andrew Sisters-inspired “Beat Me Daddy Eight To The Bar” the a stomping STAX R&Bish “I’d Rather Go Blind.” The ladies deliver a funky take of the Crescent City classic “Yes We Can Can” while going even deeper down Bourbon Street with Rodriguez’s horn on a growling “Summertime.” 

Some swampy tenor sax make and grizzled guitar make for hard hitting readings of “Rock Me Baby” and  “God Bless The Child” respectively while the choice of Bill Withers’ “Use Me” has the husky toned harem delivering the lyrics with street corner savvy.

Each lady has her own delivery and style, from the gal next door Betty’d Lemmon on “Yes We Can Can” to the world wise Veronica’d “Saputo on “Shoo Shoo Boy.” This team should make every vocal group in NYC quiver with fear if they ever decided to leave the land of In N Out Burgers for the land of Lombardi’s. Unique, yet universal.

http://www.jazzweekly.com/2015/04/george-kahn-jazz-blues-revue/

Jazz & Blues Revue Studio Slideshow 2014

The Jazz & Blues Revue "sass 'N' Soul World Tour comes to Long Beach!

A Wonderful Letter From Bakersfield

We just got this lovely letter from Bakersfield, and want to share it with you:

Bakersfield Community Concert Association

Bakersfield, CA

http://www.bakersfieldcca.org

January 29, 2015

To Whom It May Concern:

The Bakersfield Community Concert Association has been showcasing excellent talent since 1963.

Recently we enjoyed the music of The George Kahn Jazz and Blues Revue. As I helped the audience with their CD purchases after the show, a majority of folks said “This is the best act I’ve seen in the last 30 years. Please get them back soon.”

We immediately put them on our schedule for next season.

They appeal to all ages and all musical tastes. Songs of the ’30s, ‘40s through the ‘60s and ‘70s with excellent arrangements left everyone pleased.

When a musical group has a great female singer, the audience is entertained. But, when a group, like The George Kahn Jazz and Blues Revue has THREE great female singers, the audience is left in awe.

I heartily recommend this group for your audience.

Dan McGuire and Bob Smith

Artistic Selection Coordinators

Bakersfield Community Concert Association

The "Sass 'N' Soul" World Tour comes to Bakersfield, CA NEXT SUNDAY

The GEORGE KAHN JAZZ & BLUES "SASS 'N' SOUL" WORLD TOUR gets under way this month with a performance sponsired by the Bakersfield Community Concert Association at the Rabobank Theater, 1001 Truxton Ave., Bakersfield, CA on next Sunday, January 11. 

 Please join George, Gina, Courtney and Crystal, and the JAZZ & BLUES REVUE as we bring Jazz and Blues alive in Bakersfield!  

 Tickets will be available at the door ($40.00 for the one concert, or $80 for the 5-concert series) More information: http://www.bakersfieldcca.org/kahn.htm