Guitarist Steve Khan

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NOW AVAILABLE!!! "THE SUITCASE" A spectacular live 2-CD set with Anthony Jackson and Dennis Chambers! Recorded in Köln, Germany for WDR in 1994, the repertoire covers material from "EYEWITNESS" through "CROSSINGS." The performances by Steve, Anthony and Dennis are positively breathtaking. Hold onto your hats and enjoy this one!!! The U.S. release date was March 4th on Tone Center Records and the European release date was March 10th on ESC Records. 55 Records of Japan released it on February 20th. In his review, Chris Jisi of "BASS PLAYER" Magazine called it: "a landmark contemporary jazz trio recording!" For more of the story, go to the NEWS page.

    A note from the Webmaster: Check out KHAN'S KORNER 1 which now has 51 hand-written solo transcriptions. Classic solos by: Miles Davis, Jim Hall, Grant Green, Michael Brecker, Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Clare Fischer, Pat Martino, Kenny Burrell, Paul Desmond, George Benson, George Coleman, Gabor Szabo and Robben Ford, plus corresponding mp3s.
    The Summer of '08 is upon us! The country, the world, is without question in middle of economic crisis. And so, what could possibly be a better title to commiserate with than to view Wes Montgomery's solo over the 1959 pop hit, "The Big Hurt." How Wes and Claus Ogerman turned this horrifying song into a work of great beauty is well beyond me. It appears on Wes' "TEQUILA recording." This particular solo features Wes' uniquely wonderful octaves and chordal punctuations. Have fun with this one and, above all, stay cool this summer!!!

    At KHAN'S KORNER 2, August arrives and the brutal heat & humidity of our summer months is in full effect, but we remain undaunted by this and present Steve's wonderful Salsa-tinged arrangement of the Rodgers & Hart classic standard, "Have You Met Miss Jones?" which appears on his 2007 Grammy-nominated CD, "BORROWED TIME." The primary motivation for this presentation was to share the keyboard parts so that many of you out there could enjoy all of Steve's Clare Fischer influenced voicings. But, not to worry, the guitar lead sheets are presented too, as is the bass lead sheet. In reading the analysis, you will see that the arrangement also owes a great deal to McCoy Tyner and his 1963 interpretation of tune. We're hoping that everyone will enjoy having the opportunity to see all the hard work that went into this arrangement!!! Stay cool!!!
    We celebrated the release of Steve's new live double CD, "THE SUITCASE" and offered a rare look at one of Steve's arrangements. Our presentation was the lead sheet to Joe Henderson's "Caribbean Fire Dance" which appeared on the "MODE FOR JOE" LP and was previously recorded by Steve on his "HEADLINE" CD from '92. The newest version features a spectacular drum solo from Dennis Chambers. This moment alone is worth the price of admission. The analysis offers some priceless insights into everything that took place that evening. We are hoping that everyone will take a moment to enjoy it.

    And, as another New York summer continues, August will bring us this year's fantastic season of the most deeeeeeee-licious PEACHES from Oregon and Georgia. Wow! On my daily dose of Grape-Nuts, they are still just the greatest!

    Upon the release of last year's Grammy nominated recording, "BORROWED TIME" we were happy to bring you the mini-score to the 2nd of Steve's originals from the recording, "Face Value." This tune quickly carved out a niche as the 'fave' of almost everyone who hears the recording. All or in part, this piece embodies Steve's unflagging devotion to the lustrous harmonies of keyboard giant, Clare Fischer. Longtime friend and musical colleague, Rob Mounsey brings these carefully orchestrated voicings to life. Those of you who are also fascinated by such things would want to pay special attention to letters [B], [D] and the latter section of the Fade, [E2]. Enough can't be said about the beautiful playing of Randy Brecker here as well.
    The first presentation from the new recording appeared in June, and is titled "El Faquir." This 13:37 odyssey features the spectacular contributions of Bob Mintzer on bass clarinet, and, tabla master Badal Roy. Steve's analysis offers insights into a composition which was originally part of his composition final at U.C.L.A. in 1969. Yes, that's the truth!!!

    We welcomed in the past New Year, 2006, with a series of presentations from Steve's new CD, "THE GREEN FIELD." During the first four months of the year, we offered all the original tunes: "El Viñón"; "The Green Field"; "Fist in Glove"; and most recently, "Cosecha lo que has sembrado." Again, these are the actual lead sheets used at the recording.

    On February 21st, '06, Steve's new CD, "THE GREEN FIELD" was officially released in the U.S. by Tone Center Records, and simultaneously on ESC Records in Germany, and throughout Europe. Prior to its official release, the CD was roundly embraced by Jazz radio programmers all across the U.S.!!! The new recording features spectacular performances by "GOT MY MENTAL" trio-mates, John Patitucci and Jack DeJohnette. And, Manolo Badrena returns to the fold!!! On four of the tracks, the trio was augmented by the dynamic Latin percussionists, Ralph Irizarry and Roberto Quintero. A writer for Japan's prestigious magazine, "SWING JOURNAL," has already stated that, "THE GREEN FIELD" is "a monumental achievement in Contemporary Jazz!"

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