Going Baroque!

George Kahn Quartet - Going Baroque

"Third Stream Music" is a term coined by Gunther Schuller, in a lecture at Brandeis University in 1957, for a type of music which, through improvisation or written composition or both, synthesizes the essential characteristics and techniques of contemporary Western art music and other musical traditions.

From 1967-1977, Schuller served as President of the New England Conservatory where he formalized NEC’s commitment to jazz by establishing the first degree-granting jazz program at a major classical conservatory in 1969. By then there were many jazz artists experimenting with this idea, including Claude Bolling, Ran Blake, George Russell, Roger Kellaway and John Lewis and the Modern Jazz Quartet.

The third single from the upcoming George Kahn Quartet album is a tribute to the Modern Jazz Quartet. It is appropriately titled "GOING BAROQUE", but it was named way before 24 million Americans filed for unemployment. It is a 16 bar down-home lazy blues with a 16-bar fugue to kick things off. Enjoy!

If you'd like to know more about the George Kahn Quartet and our upcoming album, 

go to http://bit.ly/GeorgeKahnDreamCatcher

https://youtu.be/JNr36fR2Fa0

Oh Happy Day!

 I was thinking yesterday that there will come a time in the not too distant future that we will say, "Remember that month when there was no traffic, and the air was clear, and we were able to walk the dog and spend time and reconnect with our kids?"

Call me an cockeyed optimist, but I woke up this morning, singing this song. Here is an AMAZING virtual choir, featuring my friends Macain Treat, Crystal Starr and Courtney Lemmon (Courtney and Crystal are two of the singers in The Jazz & Blues Revue! http://jazzandbluesrevue.com)

 

By the way, today is the final day of my Kickstarter for the new album, DreamCatcher. If you have not pre-ordered your copy yet, today is the last day! Check it out here:

 http://bit.ly/GeorgeKahnDreamCatcher

https://youtu.be/-6FmVP5Kxko

George's new album "DREAMCATCHER" has launched

Please join me in the launch of my new jazz album for dreamers and lovers, "DreamCatcher".
The campaign runs until April 10, and you have an opportunity to pre-order the new album, or get other cool rewards.
Remember: "Now is the new Later", so do it now!
Here is the promo video for the George Kahn Kickstarter campaign.

It features George on piano, with Alex Acuña on drums, Pat Kelley on guitar and David Hughes on bass. We are performing "I Feel Pretty" by Leonard Bernstein as it will be featured on the new album. Jonathan Brock and his team do a great job filming the session. I think you get a real sense of the joy and excitement we had recording that day. Watch it here, and then pledge at

 http://bit.ly/GeorgeKahnDreamCatcher

https://youtu.be/lUMNZkgUH1s

Come join the party on December 8

Secret Location Revealed!

Sunday Dec. 8 The George Kahn Jazz & Blues Revue Annual Holiday Party has changed venues! - $25 cover plus minimum.  Tickets are on sale now, so mark your calendar for the best holiday party of the year, not to be missed! We will be doing a set of holiday tunes, plus our Tribute to Aretha Franklin.

This year we will be having the party on the rooftop of the Kimpton La Peer Hotel,  27 N La Peer Dr, West Hollywood, CA 90069. If you only go to one holiday party this season, this is the one. More info when tickets go on sale later this month

Here is the link to buy tickets: CLICK HERE 

 

http://bit.ly/JazzAndBluesHoliday

JAZZ & BLUES REVUE "SASS 'N' SOUL" TOUR RETURNS TO THE BROAD STAGE SANTA MONICA

https://pathventuresjazznight.eventbrite.com

Join us for an entertaining evening at The Broad Stage, where the George Kahn Jazz & Blues Revue will take us on a musical journey that will awaken your soul and move you to dance!
During this event, we will honor the Los Angeles Community Development Authority for their incredible impact on our community. In addition, the event will feature a luxury raffle, cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvre’s, and dinner.
Proceeds from the evening will support PATH Ventures, the development arm of PATH that builds affordable residential communities for people who are experiencing homelessness or are in danger of falling into homelessness.
Tickets are $200 per person and can be purchased on the eventbrite website.
Thursday, September 12th
Cocktail reception at 6:00 pm
Program and Jazz concert at 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Complimentary parking is available onsite.
If you have any questions regarding PATH Ventures' Jazz Night, please contact Tessa Madden Storms at tessam@epath.org 

Location

The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage
1310 11th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401

BUY TICKETS NOW - LAST YEAR'S EVENT SOLD OUT!
https://pathventuresjazznight.eventbrite.com

TONIGHT! (August 1) Join us in downtown Culver CIty

This is a FREE concert, part of the Culver City Summer Music Festival. Gates open at 6:00 PM, we play at 7:00 PM!

JAZZ & BLUES REVUE HOLIDAY PARTY ON DECEMBER 16, 2018

VITELLO'S SUPPER CLUB

Presents the JAZZ & BLUES REVUE HOLIDAY PARTY

In addition to holiday favorites, Courtney, Gina and Crystal are featuring songs by Leonard Bernstein and Aretha Franklin

4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City 91604
(818) 769-0905

Sunday December 16

One Show Only: Doors open at 6:30, music from 7:30 - 9:30

Tickets start at $25, 1/2 price student tickets available, plus $20 cover 

Online Reservations a must – tickets are an additional $10 at the door
For reservations, please call or make your reservation HERE