The Secret Jazz Band
- West Hollywood, CA
- Jazz Band
- 20 Verified Bookings
Kari H. said “I just love this band! We hired them for our Open House Holiday Party and they set the tone for the entire event! They communicated excellent prior to…”
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Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 120 minutes
Languages: English
George has performed for events from 10 people to 2000 people.
A variety of jazz styles are available, as well as both instrumental and vocal jazz Contact George for more information
When a young musician’s sources of inspiration are jazz greats like Dave Brubeck, Ramsey Lewis, Joe Sample, Vince Guaraldi and Wynton Kelly, you’d figure that his own music would turn out to be pretty special...and in the case of jazz pianist and composer George Kahn, you’d be right. His music captures the feel of the West Coast Jazz scene of the 50’s & 60’s, but with a contemporary edge. George has incorporated many styles including bebop, smooth jazz, blues, Latin and New Orleans rhythms.
In 1999, George formed Sudhana Music Publishing and his independent record label, Playing Records, as an avenue to share his music. He was an early-adopter of using the internet for his music, being an original shareholder of (link hidden) where his music received over 260,000 listens and downloads.
He has since released eight self-produced CDs -- Conscious Dreams (a jazz/new age configuration), Out of Time (a jazz recording featuring the late Billy Higgins on drums), Freedom Vessel (featuring Grammy Award nominee Bobby Rodriguez on trumpet and Eric Marienthal on saxes), Midnight Brew, “…Compared To What?” and Cover UP! (featuring Grammy Award nominee Brian Bromberg on bass, Justo Almario on sax and Alex Acuna on drums). His 2010 album, SECRETS FROM THE JAZZ GHETTO is a 2-CD set featuring 7 new tracks plus a retrospective of George’s original compositions.
In 2014, GEORGE KAHN JAZZ & BLUES REVUE was released, a history of vocal jazz styles, featuring the vocal talents of Courtney Lemmon, Gina Saupto and Crustal Starr.
Kahn’s music has been featured on many TV shows and advertisements, including “ER”, “The Young and the Restless” “Men Of A Certain Age” and “How William Shatner Changed the World”. In addition to his jazz compositions, he has written a Mass for Chorus, various Psalm settings that have been performed by Cantori Domino under the direction of Bunny Thornburg, and a Concerto for Cello and Orchestra. In 2008 George Kahn won the 2008 Chuck Niles bebop Award at the Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival. In October 2011 George was part of the Catalina Jazz Club 25th Anniversary concert, alongside The Yellow Jackets, Lee Ritenour, Brian Bromberg John Beasley, and many others. In December 2013 George also received a Certificate of Recognition from the City of Los Angeles for his dedication to helping end homelessness in Los Angeles. He is currently working on his 9th album, “George Kahn Trio” with Alex Acuña and Lyman Medeiros
If an acoustic piano is not available at the venue there is an additional charge for renting equipment.
SET ONE
1. BLACK ORPHEUS
2. MY ROMANCE
3. SECRET LOVE
4. DAYS OF WINE AND ROSE
5. SHADOW OF YOUR SMILE
6. DON’T LET ME BE LONELY TONIGHT
7. YOU STEPPED OUT OF A DREAM
8. YESTERDAY/YESTERDAYS
9. TRISTE
10. EMBRACABLE YOU
11. IF I WERE A BELL
1. CAN’T FEEL MY FACE
12. I THOUGHT ABOUT YOU
14. SUGAR
15. SAMBA DE LA NOCHE
16. IMPRESSIONS
SET TWO
1. THE ROAD HOME
2. THIEVES IN THE TEMPLE
5. BLUES IN THE CLOSET
6. RUMOUR HAS IT
7. FOUR ON SIX
SET THREE
2. THINKING OUT LOUD
3. WES’ COAST
4. FOLLOW YOUR HEART
5. WORK SONG
6. STOLEN MOMENTS
7. HERE’S THAT RAINY DAY
When a young musician’s sources of inspiration are jazz greats like Dave Brubeck, Ramsey Lewis, Joe Sample, Vince Guaraldi and Wynton Kelly, you’d figure that his own music would turn out to be pretty special...and in the case of jazz pianist and composer George Kahn, you’d be right.
Acoustic Grand Piano, in tune. If piano is not available there is an additional charge to bring equipment
Kari H. said “I just love this band! We hired them for our Open House Holiday Party and they set the tone for the entire event! They communicated excellent prior to…”
Cher S. said “We had Scotty and his trio perform for my son's reception at our home. They were professional and friendly. The music was awesome. My son wanted…”
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Taj C. said “Perfect music for our backyard neighborhood party. Chill jazzy groove music with vibes of reggae, soul, and funk. Everybody loved it and even had people…”