Steve Koven
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Steve Koven is a Canadian Jazz pianist and member of the Steve Koven Trio. Born in Toronto, Canada, Steve took up the piano at the age of seven. He earned a B.F.A. from York University studying free improvisation. Since graduating in 1987, Koven has pursued his career as a jazz pianist, composer and educator. He has continued his studies with various jazz artists including; Benny Green, Geoff Keeser, Bruce Barth, Mark Eisenman and Brian Rudolf. Aside from performing nationally and internationally with his own trio, Steve continues to work as a solo artist throughout Canada, U.S.A., the Caribbean and Europe. He has composed music for film and television. As an educator, Steve has been teaching privately for 18 years and has conducted master classes, workshops and clinics at high schools, universities and festivals. Steve is also on staff at York University in Toronto, teaching ‘improvisation’ in the music faculty.
[edit] Discography
- Resurgence - 2006
- All The Time In The World - 2004
- Lifetime - 2002
- Not By The Elbows - 2000
- Sandbox - 1999
- Steve Koven Trio Live - 1997
[edit] External links
- Steve Koven's Official Website: http://www.stevekoven.com/
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Koven, Steve |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Canadian jazz pianist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
