Steve Khan Musical artist

Steve Khan (born April 28, 1947) is an American jazz guitarist.Born in Los Angeles, California, Khan is known for his work with artists such as Steely Dan, Billy Joel, Michael Franks, Hubert Laws, Billy Cobham, Jack DeJohnette, James Brown, Maynard Ferguson, and Weather Report. In 1977, he toured with the CBS Jazz All Stars in Japan, and led a band called Eyewitness that featured musicians such as Steve Jordan, Anthony Jackson and Manolo Badrena. Khan is the author of five books on jazz music: Pentatonic Khancepts, Contemporary Chord Khancepts, The Wes Montgomary Guitar Folio, Pat Martino - The Early Years, and Guitar Workshop Series. His album Borrowed Time (TIEMPO PRESTADO) was a nominee for the 2007 50th Grammy Awards in the Best Latin Jazz Album (vocal or instrumental) category.During the 1980s and 90s he was a member of the group Elements.He is the son of lyricist Sammy Cahn.

Personal facts

Steve Khan
Birth dateApril 28, 1947
Hometown
Los Angeles

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Musical artist

associated musical artist
James Brown
Billy Joel
Maynard Ferguson
Steely Dan
Weather Report
Hubert Laws
Billy Cobham
Bob James (musician)
BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
Jazz
Jazz fusion
instrument
Jazz guitar
record label
Columbia Records

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External resources

  1. http://www.stevekhan.com