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More than 40 years of playing music professionally

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Outstanding Music From a Dedicated and Accomplished Artist

For over 40 years, pianist, arranger, author, and educator Richard Kahn has performed his unique arrangements of jazz, Latin jazz, and popular music. As a solo pianist, he has been booked in virtually every live public venue in Los Angeles. He has entertained at the homes and affairs of hundreds of film and television industry figures, as well as significant contributors in the worlds of art, music, theater, dance and sports.

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Richard Kahn “Jazz88ist”

Features 25 songs, including "As Time Goes By", "Bluesette", and "It Might As Well Be Spring".

Richard Kahn “At the Piano”

Features 19 instrumental piano tracks,  including "Candle in the Wind", "Just the Way You Are", and "Yesterday".

Richard Kahn and Phil Mallory, “You Must Remember This”

Features music from the film Casablanca, including "As Time Goes By", "It Had to Be You", and "The Very Thought of You".

Fundamentals of Music: A Modern Approach

Delivers a fresh, comprehensive and comprehensible approach to music fundamentals across 14 detailed chapters and includes innovative tools, activities, worksheets, and more.

RICHARD KAHN is the creator of these certificates & degrees:

  • Associate of Arts Degree in Commercial Music
  • Certificate of Achievement in Jazz Studies
  • Certificate of Achievement in Music Arranging
  • Certificate of Achievement in Music Notation
  • Certificate of Achievement in Music Technology
  • Certificate of Achievement in Songwriting

RICHARD KAHN is the creator or co-creator of these music courses:

MUS 101 Fundamentals of Music
MUS 137 Music as a Business
MUS 161 Introduction to Electronic Music 
MUS 206 Commercial Harmony II
MUS 241 Music Copying and Notation
MUS 242 Music Copying and Notation II 
MUS 251 Jazz Improvisation
MUS 271 Songwriters Workshop
MUS 281 Commercial Techniques I (Arranging)
MUS 282 Commercial Techniques II (Film Scoring) 
MUS 775 Jazz Ensemble
MUS 780 Jazz Combo Workshop

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On “Richard Kahn at the Piano” Kahn brings back a wide assortment of familiar melodies, including many that have not been revived very often. The songs are presented with respect and an emphasis on their melodies yet each is given a swinging feel. The results are pleasing, upbeat and a tribute to the era's songwriters.

- Scott Yanow, Los Angeles Jazz Scene

Professor Kahn is simply the most inspiring teacher that I have ever had. He is not only talented and knowledgeable about all aspects of musicology and the business of music, he is also warm and engaging with all students.

- MUS101 Student, LAVC

“Jazz 88ist” features Richard Kahn creating concise versions of 24 older songs. All pay tribute to the rich melodies while adding swing and soulful improvising. As in the days of 78s when recordings were limited to three minutes, Richard Kahn makes the most of each second. At creating fresh and accessible versions of standards, Richard Kahn succeeds admirably.

- Scott Yanow, Los Angeles Jazz Scene

A world-class performer, composer and educator. An industry insider who shares his professional experiences with his students. He genuinely cares for his students and takes plenty of time to counsel those in need of guidance. He has taught me everything useful I know about the music business.

- MUS282 Student, LAVC

On Richard Kahn and Phil Mallory's "You Must Remember This" one can always feel the melody even in his more adventurous solos. On most songs, Mallory gets a chorus which is invariably thoughtful and an extension on the pianist’s ideas. The interplay between the two musicians is full of subtle creativity and a quietly happy feeling. The team makes the music shine.

- Scott Yanow, Los Angeles Jazz Scene

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