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Andy Kahn | |
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.jpg) Andy Kahn | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Andrew S. Kahn |
| Born | July 23, 1952 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, Disco, Great American Songbook |
| Occupations | Pianist/Vocalist, Composer, Teacher, Author, Lecturer, Arranger, Producer |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Labels | West End Records [RSO] Casablanca Fresh Sound MaxRoxx Music |
Andrew Kahn (born July 23, 1952), frequently credited as Andy Kahn, is a music composer, arranger and producer who was most active in the dance and disco scene in the late 1970s. In 1978, he wrote and produced Karen Young's song, " Hot Shot", for West End Records. [1] The song entered into many of Billboard's sixteen regional Disco Action charts in July, August and September of that year, [2] [3] reaching the number one spot in Billboard's national Disco Action Top 40 chart on August 5, 1978, for two weeks. Prior recording achievement: Arranger for 1973 Grammy Award Gospel release on ABC Records of "Loves Me Like A Rock" by The Dixie Hummingbirds. [4] In 2009, Kahn returned to performing solo onstage, presenting a repertoire by American composers from the first half of the 20th century. He co-produced and performed on Hollywood/TV veteran vocalist Peggy King's CD "Songs a la King." [5] [6] [7] [8] In 2016, Andy Kahn became a Steinway Spirio Artist. [9] He is a frequent adjunct presenter at preparatory and charter schools, colleges and universities, lecturing on The Great American Songbook, and on Jazz Harmony & Improvisation. [10] Andy Kahn is currently a voting member for The Recording Academy Grammy Awards. First book published Jan 2019 - "The HOT SHOT Heard 'Round The World" - A Musical Memoir. [11]
References
- ^ ASCAP: " Hot Shot"
- ^ Google Books: Billboard, 9/2/1978
- ^ Google Books: Billboard, 8/12/1978
- ^ National Museum of African-American History & Culture: " https://nmaahc.si.edu/object/nmaahc_2013.13.17"
- ^ The Philadelphia Inquirer: " http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20160131_Finally__Peggy_King.html"
- ^ Klauber, Bruce (21 October 2010). "Andy Kahn: Songs of the Spirit". Jazz Times. Retrieved 25 July 2011.[ permanent dead link]
- ^ Pritchard, Mike (26 August 2009). "Andy Kahn Protects the Classics". Atlantic City Weekly. Archived from the original on 9 October 2011. Retrieved 25 July 2011.
- ^ Klauber, Bruce (29 September 2011). "A Winning Bet: Andy Kahn Wows 'Em at Atlantic City's Resorts Hotel/Casino". Jazz Times. Archived from the original on 10 September 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
- ^ WRTI: " http://wrti.org/post/visit-horowitz-steinway-piano"
- ^ The Jewish Exponent: " http://jewishexponent.com/2017/08/09/man-many-metiers-shares-melodic-passion/"
- ^ BearManor Media: http://www.bearmanormedia.com/hot-shot-heard-round-world-musical-memoir-softcover-edition-by-andy-kahn?search=hot%20shot
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