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[[file:Paul Kuhn.jpg|thumb|upright|Paul Kuhn (2005)]]
[[File:Paul Kuhn FFM13 001.jpg|thumb|upright|Paul Kuhn on stage (2013)]]
[[file:Paul Kuhn FFM13 001.jpg|thumb|upright|Paul Kuhn on stage (2013)]]


'''Paul Kuhn''' (12 March 1928 – 23 September 2013) was a German jazz musician, band leader, singer and pianist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dw.de/paul-kuhn-german-jazzman-who-lamented-hawaiis-lack-of-beer-has-died/a-17107058 |title=Paul Kuhn, German jazzman who lamented Hawaii's lack of beer, has died &#124; News &#124; DW.DE &#124; 23.09.2013 |publisher=DW.DE |date= |accessdate=2013-09-24}}</ref> He was the band leader of the SFB Big Band, the orchestra of the [[Sender Freies Berlin]], the TV-Station of West Berlin, part of [[ARD (broadcaster)|ARD]]. He was the conductor of the German entry in the [[1972 Eurovision Song Contest]].
'''Paul Kuhn''' (12 March 1928 – 23 September 2013) was a German jazz musician, band leader, singer and pianist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dw.de/paul-kuhn-german-jazzman-who-lamented-hawaiis-lack-of-beer-has-died/a-17107058 |title=Paul Kuhn, German jazzman who lamented Hawaii's lack of beer, has died &#124; News &#124; DW.DE &#124; 23.09.2013 |publisher=DW.DE |date= |accessdate=24 September 2013}}</ref> He was the band leader of the SFB Big Band, the orchestra of the [[Sender Freies Berlin]], the TV-Station of West Berlin, part of [[ARD (broadcaster)|ARD]]. He was the conductor of the German entry in the [[1972 Eurovision Song Contest]].


==Life==
==Life==
Kuhn was born a the son of a croupier in [[Wiesbaden]]. In 1936, at the age of 8, he had a public gig at the 'Funkausstellung' in Berlin, playing the accordion.
Kuhn was born the son of a croupier in [[Wiesbaden]]. In 1936, at the age of 8, he had a public gig at the 'Funkausstellung' in Berlin, playing the accordion.
Some years later, he discovered [[jazz music]] (which was frowned upon during the nazi time (1933-1945)).
Some years later, he discovered [[jazz music]] (which was frowned upon during the Nazi years, 1933–1945).
In 1944, he was in Paris and had some gigs to entertain soldiers of the [[Wehrmacht]], who still occupied Paris.
In 1944, he was in Paris and had some gigs to entertain soldiers of the [[Wehrmacht]], who still occupied Paris.


After V-Day (8 May 1945), the USA formed an occupation zone in parts of Germany, amongst them the region around Frankfurt. Kuhn was hired by AFN ([[American Forces Network]]), he was live on radio almost every day, alone or with his band. He adopted the style and sound of Glenn Miller (1904-1944).
After [[Victory in Europe Day|V-Day]] (8 May 1945), the American Forces formed an occupation zone in parts of Germany, amongst them the region around Frankfurt. Kuhn was hired by AFN ([[American Forces Network]]), he was live on radio almost every day, alone or with his band. He adopted the style and sound of [[Glenn Miller]].


In the 1950s, he arranged and composed entertainment music. Around 1955, he increasingly launched pop songs, sung and played by himself.
In the 1950s, he arranged and composed entertainment music. Around 1955, he increasingly launched pop songs, sung and played by himself.
During the sixties, more and more west German households bought a TV; music shows, big bands and singers were very successful. In 1968, Kuhn was named head of the entertainment orchestra of [[Sender Freies Berlin]].
During the 1960s, more and more west German households bought a TV; music shows, big bands and singers were very successful. In 1968, Kuhn was named head of the entertainment orchestra of [[Sender Freies Berlin]].


In 1980, this band was dissolved and Kuhn moved to [[Cologne]] and founded his own orchestra.
In 1980, this band was dissolved and Kuhn moved to [[Cologne]] and founded his own orchestra.


Starting in 2000, he toured with Max Greger, Hugo Strasser and the Big Band of SWR (Südwestdeutscher Rundfunk).
Starting in 2000, he toured with [[Max Greger]], [[Hugo Strasser]] and the Big Band of SWR ([[Südwestdeutscher Rundfunk]]).


At the end of 2011, Kuhn travelled to [[San Francisco]] to record a CD (''The L.A. Session'', with [[John Clayton]] and [[Jeff Hamilton]]). The album was released in 2013.
At the end of 2011, Kuhn travelled to [[San Francisco]] to record a CD (''The L.A. Session'', with [[John Clayton (bassist)|John Clayton]] and [[Jeff Hamilton (drummer)|Jeff Hamilton]]). The album was released in 2013.


His most known hits were "Der Mann am Klavier" (1954),<ref name="Dombrowski Spiegel 2013">{{cite web | last=Dombrowski | first=Ralf | title=Paul Kuhn ist tot: Nachruf auf den Pianisten und Bandleader | website=DER SPIEGEL | date=23 September 2013 | url=https://www.spiegel.de/kultur/musik/paul-kuhn-ist-tot-nachruf-auf-den-pianisten-und-bandleader-a-923969.html | language=de | access-date=6 July 2021}}</ref> "Es gibt kein Bier auf Hawaii" (1963)<ref name="https://www.fr.de 2013">{{cite web | title="Paulchen" Kuhn ist tot – Trauer um den Jazz-Pianisten | website=[[Frankfurter Rundschau]] | date=23 September 2013 | url=https://www.fr.de/kultur/musik/paulchen-kuhn-trauer-jazz-pianisten-11352622.html | language=de | access-date=6 July 2021}}</ref> and "Die Farbe der Liebe" (1958 in the charts).
His most known hits were ''Der Mann am Klavier'' (1954), ''Es gibt kein Bier auf Hawaii'' (1963) and ''Die Farbe der Liebe'' (1958 in the charts).


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Latest revision as of 13:50, 30 July 2024

Paul Kuhn
Paul Kuhn (2005)
Background information
OccupationMusician
LabelsColumbia, Dansan Records, Discoton, EMI Electrola,
HÖR ZU, In+Out Records
Paul Kuhn on stage (2013)

Paul Kuhn (12 March 1928 – 23 September 2013) was a German jazz musician, band leader, singer and pianist.[1] He was the band leader of the SFB Big Band, the orchestra of the Sender Freies Berlin, the TV-Station of West Berlin, part of ARD. He was the conductor of the German entry in the 1972 Eurovision Song Contest.

Life

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Kuhn was born the son of a croupier in Wiesbaden. In 1936, at the age of 8, he had a public gig at the 'Funkausstellung' in Berlin, playing the accordion. Some years later, he discovered jazz music (which was frowned upon during the Nazi years, 1933–1945). In 1944, he was in Paris and had some gigs to entertain soldiers of the Wehrmacht, who still occupied Paris.

After V-Day (8 May 1945), the American Forces formed an occupation zone in parts of Germany, amongst them the region around Frankfurt. Kuhn was hired by AFN (American Forces Network), he was live on radio almost every day, alone or with his band. He adopted the style and sound of Glenn Miller.

In the 1950s, he arranged and composed entertainment music. Around 1955, he increasingly launched pop songs, sung and played by himself. During the 1960s, more and more west German households bought a TV; music shows, big bands and singers were very successful. In 1968, Kuhn was named head of the entertainment orchestra of Sender Freies Berlin.

In 1980, this band was dissolved and Kuhn moved to Cologne and founded his own orchestra.

Starting in 2000, he toured with Max Greger, Hugo Strasser and the Big Band of SWR (Südwestdeutscher Rundfunk).

At the end of 2011, Kuhn travelled to San Francisco to record a CD (The L.A. Session, with John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton). The album was released in 2013.

His most known hits were "Der Mann am Klavier" (1954),[2] "Es gibt kein Bier auf Hawaii" (1963)[3] and "Die Farbe der Liebe" (1958 in the charts).

References

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  1. ^ "Paul Kuhn, German jazzman who lamented Hawaii's lack of beer, has died | News | DW.DE | 23.09.2013". DW.DE. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  2. ^ Dombrowski, Ralf (23 September 2013). "Paul Kuhn ist tot: Nachruf auf den Pianisten und Bandleader". DER SPIEGEL (in German). Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  3. ^ ""Paulchen" Kuhn ist tot – Trauer um den Jazz-Pianisten". Frankfurter Rundschau (in German). 23 September 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2021.


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