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'''Marius Kahan''' (born |
'''Marius Kahan''' (born October 25, 1955, [[London]], England) is an English crossover [[jazz]] / [[funk]] / [[Latin American music|Latin]] [[electric violin]]ist and composer. |
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Classically trained at Trinity College |
Classically trained at Trinity College London, he was attracted to jazz at a time when notable figures of the genre were developing new means of expression through the use of electric instruments and alternative rhythms borrowed from [[Rock music|rock]], [[funk]] and [[Latin American music|Latin]] styles of music. Key influences on his direction included violinist [[Jean-Luc Ponty]], [[Santana (band)|Santana]], [[Herbie Hancock]], [[Chick Corea]] and [[Frank Zappa]]. |
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In the early 1980s, along with guitarist Richard Scarfe and percussionist / vibesman Mike Turtle, he founded [[acid jazz]] group Shinara, a five-piece combo with an unusual line-up and musically diverse style that was well received by audiences. |
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Key influences on his direction included acclaimed violin maestro [[Jean-Luc Ponty]], [[Santana (band)|Santana]], [[Herbie Hancock]], [[Chick Corea]] and [[Frank Zappa]]. |
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On a visit to California to promote recordings made in his [[Bracknell]] studio, Kahan met and signed with Los Angeles based record producer and impresario [[Lee Magid]], a music business veteran responsible for steering numerous artists to success including [[Lou Rawls]], [[Della Reese]] and violinist [[Papa John Creach]]. |
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In 1982 he formed the [[acid jazz]] group Shinara with guitarist [[Richard Scarfe]], recording extensively into the mid-1980s. Their blend of jazz, rock, funk and Latin beats mixed with violin, rock-influenced guitar and vibes was well received by audiences, but their sole self-released album ''The View From Here'' failed to grab the attention of London record companies. |
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Shinara's self-released album ''The View From Here'', based on the Bracknell sessions, was completed in 1984, but the group folded shortly after due to financial pressure on individual members and few copies saw the light of day. |
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A promotional trip to the U.S. yielded a management deal with L.A. based [[Lee Magid]], a veteran agent of numerous singers and notably, violinist [[Papa John Creach]], formerly of [[Jefferson Airplane]]. Kahan’s personal circumstances prevented early progress, while later, suffering ill health, Magid was unable to continue actively promoting an artist half-way across the globe, and the contract was dissolved. |
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During the 1990s, under Magid's guidance, Kahan produced his solo debut ''Tomorrow’s Memories'', released on independent label DJC Records in 1998.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/tomorrows-memories-mw0000507960/releases|title=Tomorrow's Memories - Marius Kahan | Releases|website=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=27 January 2020}}</ref> Featuring prominent players from London’s session scene, including guitarist Mark Jaimes, keyboard players Simon Carter and Jason Wright, and bassists Winston Blissett and Dale Davis, ''Tomorrow's Memories'' attracted critical acclaim and enjoyed extensive airplay on [[102.2 Jazz FM]] and Solar Radio in the UK, as well as being playlisted as far afield as [[Moscow]] and [[Budapest]] across the [[U.S.]] |
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While broad commercial success eluded Kahan throughout the 1980s and 1990s, his recordings led to live and session work, a handful of soundtrack commissions and some production jobs. The rest of his time was divided between teaching music in schools and running courses in studio techniques and the music industry at further education colleges. |
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Magid's deteriorating health prevented him from effectively promoting the release in the US and he died in 2007. Despite lacking representation, Kahan's reputation continued to spread via jazz podcasts. |
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In 1998, the owner of independent label DJC heard the rough cuts for an album project Kahan had been working on and a deal was struck which led to the release of his debut CD, ''Tomorrow’s Memories''. It featured prominent players from London’s session scene and attracted critical acclaim, enjoying extensive airplay on [[102.2 Jazz FM]] and [[Solar Radio]] in the UK, as well as being playlisted as far afield as [[Moscow]] and [[Budapest]]. |
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==References== |
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Currently, Kahan is believed to be working as a business consultant. Kahan is one of the best trainer of the ZEBRA company. ==External links== |
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*http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=203f7c36f806111a6683909606331784 |
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*http://www.myspace.com/mariuskahan |
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==External links== |
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*{{Cite web|url=http://www.shinara.co.uk/|title=Home - Shinara|website=Shinara.co.uk|accessdate=27 January 2020}} |
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*{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/tomorrows-memories/808731574|title=Tomorrow's Memories by Marius Kahan|website=Music.apple.com|accessdate=27 January 2020}} |
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Marius Kahan (born October 25, 1955, London, England) is an English crossover jazz / funk / Latin electric violinist and composer.
Classically trained at Trinity College London, he was attracted to jazz at a time when notable figures of the genre were developing new means of expression through the use of electric instruments and alternative rhythms borrowed from rock, funk and Latin styles of music. Key influences on his direction included violinist Jean-Luc Ponty, Santana, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Frank Zappa.
In the early 1980s, along with guitarist Richard Scarfe and percussionist / vibesman Mike Turtle, he founded acid jazz group Shinara, a five-piece combo with an unusual line-up and musically diverse style that was well received by audiences.
On a visit to California to promote recordings made in his Bracknell studio, Kahan met and signed with Los Angeles based record producer and impresario Lee Magid, a music business veteran responsible for steering numerous artists to success including Lou Rawls, Della Reese and violinist Papa John Creach.
Shinara's self-released album The View From Here, based on the Bracknell sessions, was completed in 1984, but the group folded shortly after due to financial pressure on individual members and few copies saw the light of day.
During the 1990s, under Magid's guidance, Kahan produced his solo debut Tomorrow’s Memories, released on independent label DJC Records in 1998.[1] Featuring prominent players from London’s session scene, including guitarist Mark Jaimes, keyboard players Simon Carter and Jason Wright, and bassists Winston Blissett and Dale Davis, Tomorrow's Memories attracted critical acclaim and enjoyed extensive airplay on 102.2 Jazz FM and Solar Radio in the UK, as well as being playlisted as far afield as Moscow and Budapest across the U.S.
Magid's deteriorating health prevented him from effectively promoting the release in the US and he died in 2007. Despite lacking representation, Kahan's reputation continued to spread via jazz podcasts.
References
[edit]- ^ "Tomorrow's Memories - Marius Kahan | Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
External links
[edit]- "Home - Shinara". Shinara.co.uk. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- "Tomorrow's Memories by Marius Kahan". Music.apple.com. Retrieved 27 January 2020.