Released 2018

West Coast Jazz pianist George Kahn’s ninth album is a “groove party” from start to finish. The twelve tracks (all featuring George on piano, Alex Acuña on drums, and Lyman Medeiros on bass) were recorded live in studio over three days. The songs build on Kahn’s love affair with West Coast Jazz, presenting seven new originals dedicated to jazz greats like Dave Brubeck, Wynton Kelly and Joe Sample. Five cover tunes round out the set bringing contemporary pop tunes into the jazz lexicon, turning songs by Adele, Prince, Ed Sheeran and The Weeknd into new jazz standards. 

STRAIGHT AHEAD is just what it sounds like: The songs are melodic and catchy, the feel is contemporary yet classic. Building on Kahn’s strong catalog of jazz releases, this set of twelve instrumentals will always be a good companion, wherever you are and whatever you do. Alex Acuña (a top Latin percussionist and studio musician, possibly best known for his albums with Weather Report) brings nuance and color to all the songs, especially his solo in “Wynton Kelly”. Lyman Medeiros, a young gun on the Los Angeles jazz scene, holds the groove together with his “big funky” sound.

George - piano

Alex Acuña - drums 

Lyman Medeiros - bass