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Michael Kanan
When not on the road with the Monheit band, Michael performs and records with his own groups. He has made two trio recordings for Barcelona's Fresh Sound New Talent label: "Convergence" and "The Gentleman Is A Dope", both featuring bassist Ben Street and drummer Tim Pleasant. He has also recorded a duet with his longtime collaborator, alto saxophonist Nat Su, entitled "Dreams And Reflections". He can be heard around New York with his trio featuring guitarist Greg Ruggiero and bassist Neal Miner.
Today, Michael lives in Brooklyn, and is a student of classical piano teacher Sophia Rosoff.
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Jane Monheit: Come What May
by Richard J Salvucci
Some reviews should be easy, particularly when the artist is established, celebrated, and universally esteemed. Almost anyone interested in contemporary jazz and pop singing knows Jane Monheit. Quoting SFJAZZ directly, In 1998, Monheit was a finalist at the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz International Vocals Competition, taking second to the late Teri Thornton. She recorded twelve albums, was a GRAMMY nominee for her 2004 Sony release Taking a Chance on Love, and has worked with Terence Blanchard, Ivan Lins, Michael ...
read moreJoel Press and Michael Kanan (June 29, 2010)
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Jazz Lives by Michael Steinman
I had first heard the saxophonist Joel Press on a CD called HOW'S THE HORN TREATING YOU? some years ago. I was delighted by his imagination, his ease, his sense of self--he knows and has lived through an entire jazz tradition from Lester and Hawkins to free jazz and beyond, but he sounds utterly like himself.
Then, more recently, I had the good fortune to hear his duet sessions with pianist Kyle Aho, UNTYING THE STANDARD, which impressed me greatly. ...
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The Abby Whiteside Foundation Presents Jane Monheit and Michael Kanan at Weill Hall on April 22nd, 2008
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Two for the Show Media
The Abby Whiteside Foundation presents The 2008 Piano Recital Series" at Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall featuring Vocalist Jane Monheit and pianist Michael Kanan on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 8:00 PM. This performance will include an opening set from long time Monheit pianist, Michael Kanan followed by a duo set of Michael Kanan and Jane Monheit together- In a rare acoustic setting, performing many classics from the American Songbook! Jane Monheit - Vocals Michael Kanan - Piano ...
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You Say You Care
From: Beautiful Moons AgoBy Michael Kanan