SECRETS FROM THE JAZZ GHETTO
Musical Musings from Jazz musician and Composer George Kahn.
Sunday, February 25, 2024
George Kahn Quartet - "On The Road!"
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Friday, November 11, 2022
"The Jazz & Blues Revue Holiday Show" - TWO SHOWS!
"The Jazz & Blues Revue Holiday Show" at VIBRATO and Campus Jax!
Not you average jazz gig - The Jazz & Blues Revue is back! I am so honored to once again be playing with Courtney Lemmon, Gina Saputo, Crystal Starr, Lyman Medeiros, MB Gordy, Rob Kyle, Kris Bergh and Will Brahm. This year we have moved "uptown" and have a night at Herb Alpert's VIBRATO JAZZ GRILL, possibly the best Jazz Room in Los Angeles.
SUNDAY DECEMBER 11 - DINNER AT 6:00 PM - MUSIC STARTS AT 7:30. TICKETS ARE $15 - $30 plus dinner or minimum. Please RSVP online. THIS WILL SELL OUT, so please make you reservations early
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS for VIBRATO
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS TO CAMPUS JAX
If you like Pink Martini and Postmodern Jukebox, you will love this. Our "GREATEST HITS" show will include songs from over 10 years of Jazz & Blues Revue, plus a tribute to Ray Charles.
Andrew Sisters! Ray Charles! Aretha! Rudolph! If you have never seen us, now is your chance and if you have been to our shows, come relive the magic, One night only - don't miss it!!!!!!
Friday, October 28, 2022
Ray Charles - Georgia (1976)
Did you ever get to see Ray Charles live? I saw him a couple of times at different festivals back in the '70s. Brother Ray was an incredible performer, and he ran a super-tight band from the piano even though he was blind from the age of 7 years old. His career spanned over 50 years. His final public appearance was on April 30, 2004, at the dedication of his music studio as a historic landmark in Los Angeles
This year at PATH JAZZ NIGHT there is a double treat. The Jazz & Blues Revue will do a Tribute to Ray Charles, and special guest vocalist Eric Benet will also perform. The show is NEXT THURSDAY NOVEMBER 3 and there are a few seats left. Tickets are $200, and all proceeds go to PATH Ventures to help build supportive housing for LA's homeless.
Ray Charles sings Georgia: There are MANY live versions of this song on YouTube, but I think this is my favorite, from Midnight Special in 1976. Check out the hairstyles! Ray breaks it down around 3:00 and then brings it home with a rousing finish. A classic performance!
Sunday, October 9, 2022
The Jazz & Blues Revue - TWO SHOWS! ALL BLUES!
Jazz & Blues Revue is back!
All Blues
The Jazz & Blues Revue has been entertaining Los Angeles audiences for over 15 years now. COVID caused a hiatus in live performances, but the band is gearing up for a show on SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 at CATALINA JAZZ CLUB IN HOLLYWOOD!
If you like Pink Martini and Postmodern Jukebox, you will LOVE The Jazz & Blues Revue. The band features three singers: Courtney Lemmon, Crystal Starr and Gina Saputo, with musical director George Kahn. We perform everything from The Andrew Sisters to The Pointer Sisters, with some Etta James and Aretha thrown into the mix. This year we are featuring songs by Ray Charles!
ONE NIGHT ONLY - OCTOBER 23 - music starts at 7:30 PM
or Call Manny at 323-466-2210 to reserve seats
ON THURSDAY NOV. 3 JOIN US FOR THE 17TH ANNUAL PATH JAZZ NIGHT!
Proceeds from the evening will support the development of affordable homes with wraparound services for those most in need. Tickets start at $200 each
For the safety of our guests, we will be adhering to County and venue guidelines regarding COVID-19.
Event Schedule:
Thursday, November 3, 2022
6:00-7:00pm: Cocktail Reception
7:00-8:00pm: Dinner and Program
8:00-9:00pm: Live Jazz Concert
Here is a live-in-studio performance of the band from 2020, doing Miles Davis' "ALL BLUES", recorded at The Village in West Los Angeles
Friday, May 27, 2022
Come out and play on Fathers Day
George Kahn Quartet
Follow Your Heart
Greeting from the French countryside near Coutances. Today we will go for a walk on the beach, and then go to The Sous Les Pommiers Jazz Festival to hear Tigran Hamasyan.
I get back in June, and I hope you can join me for a special FATHERS DAY JAZZ CONCERT ON JUNE 19 at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood.
Invite your favorite father! Or fathers: invite your children to experience the excitement of live music IN PERSON AND NOT ON A VIDEO SCREEN!
Here is a live sample of what what we will play that night, a beautiful original ballad called Follow Your Heart.
Join me and THE GEORGE KAHN QUARTET for a special Fathers Day show on June 19th at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood featuring Pat Kelley on guitar, David Hughes on Bass and the amazing Clayton Cameron on drums.. Door open at 6:00 PM, music at 7:30 PM. RSVP by calling (323) 466-2210