Product DescriptionJazz Pianist George Kahn felt his fans were ready for a change, so he formed the Jazz & Blues Revue. More than just another jazz ensemble this time around, the Jazz & Blues Revue brings three of the best singers in Los Angeles together to perform unique arrangements of jazz standards along with other well-known songs, in a wonderful blend of Jazz, R&B and Soul.
Singer Courtney Lemmon has appeared on several of George s albums and most recently released her debut CD STAY WITH ME , teaming her with Grammy Award winning Producer Michael Acosta.
Gina Saputo was among seven musicians chosen by Herbie Hancock, Terence Blanchard, and Wayne Shorter to study at the Thelonius Monk Institute. She performs regularly and also teaches singing at the Musicians Institute.
Crystal Starr has performed as a backup singer for Ariana Grande, as well as legendary greats Smokey Robinson, John Legend and Joss Stone. She recently performed on Broadway in Baby It s You!
Renowned musicians Eric Marienthal (Sax), Dr. Bobby Rodriguez (trumpet), Lyman Medeiros (Bass) and M. B. Gordy (Drums/Percussion) are featured on the new album, along with Special Guests, Pat Kelley on Guitar and Chuck Manning on Sax.
The album has new, creative arrangements of jazz and blues standards like Cantaloupe Island, Rock Me Baby, Beat Me Daddy Eight To The Bar, God Bless The Child, Summertime and Afro Blue.
West Coast Jazz Pianist George Kahn carries the tradition of the jazz greats like Dave Brubeck, Vince Guaraldi and Horace Silver into the 21st century. In addition to releasing 8 albums featuring jazz greats like Billy Higgins, Eric Marienthal, and Brian Bromberg, he is also the author of 'The Pursuit Of Passion: Thoughts to Help You Navigate From the Darkest Hours to the Light of Inspiration'. George' music has also been featured on many TV shows and advertisements, including Lexus, The Young and the Restless , Men Of a Certain Age; and How William Shatner Changed the World.