Jazz
United States
Steve Kuhn
About Steve Kuhn
Highly regarded jazz pianist and composer Steve Kuhn is known for his sophisticated ear for harmony and his lyrical motivic approach to improvisation. His adaptive, forward-thinking skills have found him moving across various genres, from swinging acoustic post-bop to classical-influenced chamber jazz and the avant-garde. After early stints with Kenny Dorham, John Coltrane, and Art Farmer, Kuhn debuted as a leader in 1963 and went on to record several probing and atmospheric albums for ECM during the '70s and early '80s. Many of his mid- to late '80s albums showcase a mix of well-curated standards along with his inventive original compositions -- a template that continued throughout the next decade. He eventually returned to ECM and retained his exploratory edge. ~ Matt Collar
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