My First Song

Hello blog followers. I am proud say that I have posted my first song onto Youtube 

If you like my posts definitely go down to my youtube page and check out my guitar playing.

This time around, I chose to play the jazz standard "Saga of Harrison Crabfeathers" by Steve Kuhn. I do have to warn you though. My interpretation of Steve Kuhn's song does not give it justice. After you listen to my interpretation please listen to the actual version by Steve Kuhn.

Kuhn is an amazing pianist in that he was born both with perfect pitch as well as a photographic memory. Starting his first gigs at the age of thirteen, he has played with everyone from Stan Getz to bassist George Mraz.

Stan Getz
Source:stangetz.net

After having graduated from Harvard, Mr. Kuhn worked with Kenny Dorham for a year before performing with John Coltrane's Quartet. After that, Kuhn worked with Stan Getz and Art Farmer before moving back to the United States. Since then, he has been working in the trio setting.

Currently Steve Kuhn's trio consists of himself along with bassist Steve Swallow and drummer Joey Baron. Recently, Steve Kuhn received the prestigious Prix Gabriel Faure for his "career excellence". The award has only been given out twice and was last bestowed on pianist Sir Roland Hanna.

Interestingly enough, Steve Kuhn had played Pavane for a Dead Princess just before receiving the award. Ravel, the composer of Pavane had been a student of Gabriel Faure's.

Age 76, Steve Kuhn just keeps going. Right now, Mr. Kuhn is touring with his trio across the world performing his recently released album Wisteria. Hopefully he will play in a town near you.

Steve Kuhn Trio
Steve Kuhn(Left) Joey Baron(Middle) Steve Swallow(Right)
Source: northcountypublicradio.org

Well, thats all I have to say about this wonderful pianist as of now.

Please check Steve Kuhn out. And if you enjoy his music I encourage you to purchase one of his CDs.

Also do not forget to check out my version of "Saga of Harrison Crabfeathers"

Thanks for reading!


Sources:
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/steve-kuhn-mn0000036645/biography
http://stevekuhnmusic.com