Andrew Kahn
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Andy Kahn (born 23 July 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a jazz pianist, composer, arranger and record producer. Partner in MaxRoxx Music. He also is an interior design consultant.
Kahn co-owned Queen Village Recording Studios in Philadelphia during the 1970's. He co-wrote, arranged and produced Karen Young's 'Hot Shot,' a #1 Billboard Magazine gold record released in 1978 on West End Records. Kahn followed it with 'Stand Up Sit Down,' a Billboard Magazine Top Ten record released in 1979 on RSO Records, included in the 'Rhythmic Feet' album by AKB. He produced and arranged the first professional recordings by the Gipsy Kings in 1979. Recorded 'Solo Duet' in 1995, an original collection of musical compositions created spontaneously at the grand piano. Serves as music director for Boyds, the Philadelphia fashion retailer. He performs publicly at charity events and venues promoting education of Classic Jazz and American Standard Songs.
An ardent philanthropic supporter of the lifework of Dr. Wilhelm Reich, Andy Kahn performs annually in Rangeley, Maine to benefit the Wilhelm Reich Infant Trust. In 2002, he presented an original paper entitled 'Wilhelm Reich's Record Collection: Orgone Energy and Music'
Andy Kahn is a co-owner of Southwark Decorating Company in Philadelphia. He has been featured on 'HGTV' and in 'Art Business News Magazine' regarding eclectic design themes.
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- http://www.orgone.org/conferences/confrn2002.htm
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- http://www.discomusic.com/people-more/1664_0_11_0_C/
- http://www.wilhelmreichmuseum.org (ref: Museum Updates & Conference Reports)
- "Tension and Release in Music" (Lecture delivered Wilhelm Reich Museum 2002 Conference)
- Art Business News Magazine
- HGTV television
- Billboard Magazine
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