Steve Khan, the son of Sammy Cahn, is well-known for his fusion recordings, but he has also proven that he can play straighter. Although he started playing guitar at the age of 20, he continued to play drums and piano. U.C.L.A. was Khan’s graduation. Khan left U.C.L.A. in 1969 to work in New York.
Described by soundboard magazine as “…doubtlessly one of the most exceptional phenomena of classical music in Iran” , Golfam KHAYAM has evolved into an international career as a performer-composer-improviser. Her unique musical language is reflected in her career, which combines her native elements with a modern experimental musical framework. Khayam has performed extensively as a … Read more
South African Township Girlhood: Nonhlanhla Kheswa, who most often goes by “Kheswa” as her surname only, grew up in two tough townships in Johannesburg – Alexandra u0026 Soweto. Many primary school teachers are responsible for instilling in her a love for storytelling and singing. Kheswa attended Soweto’s Morris Isaacson high school, where, 20 years before … Read more
Kick The Cat, a fusion group based in Chicago and Nashville is internationally known. The band’s music falls in the same virtuosic category as classic fusion and prog groups like Return to Forever or Weather Report, but it also draws on modern groove elements, electronics and a healthy dose humor. It is a mind-bending mix … Read more
Amirtha Kidambi is committed to the exploration, performance and investigation of new and creative musics. This includes Carnatic vocal, free-improvisation, experimental rock, and new music. Amirtha is a bandleader for Elder Ones as well as a soloist, collaborator, and ensemble member in groups like the early Renaissance-inspired dark folk band Seaven Teares. She also performed … Read more
Tom was born in Guadalajara (Mexico) and began playing guitar when he was just a child. His music is often a mix of soulful improvisation and conceptual composition, which combines many genres like jazz, experimental music, and blues. He has been involved in the jazz and improvisational music scene in Mexico, USA, and Central America … Read more
Jim Ketch has a passion for music and it shows in his career. He is an experienced and versatile artist, with significant skills in both jazz and classical idioms. He has been a professional trumpeter, conductor and performer in Europe, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and other countries. He has been a featured or solo performer … Read more
1965, Oberhausen, Germany. Sopranino and alto Saxophones. Stefan Keune began studying privately with various teachers in 1982, starting on the tenor-saxophone. From the beginning, he was drawn to free and improvised music. He also used classical techniques from current music as his basis. Keune started playing in local bands with Martin Blume in 1985. Since … Read more
Mik Keusen, a pianist and composer from Bern (Switzerland), began taking lessons in classical piano when he was just eight years old. He studied jazz piano and education science at the Lucern University of applied Sciences and Arts. He also began to learn Don Li’s “Tonus Music” concept, which led him to collaborate with Sha … Read more
Robert Henry Keys, also known as Bobby, was born December 18, 1943 in Slaton (Texas), United States. He is an American saxophone musician and was a member one of the most prominent horn sections of 1970s. He is featured on the albums of The Rolling Stones’, Harry Nilsson’s, Delaney Bramlett’s, George Harrison’s All Things Must … Read more
