Steve Khan
Jazz fusion, Musical Artist
1947 –
Who is Steve Khan?
Steve Khan 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 was a nominee for the 2007 50th Grammy Awards in the Best Latin Jazz Album category.
During the 1980s and 90s he was a member of the group Elements.
He is the son of lyricist Sammy Cahn.
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- Born
- Apr 28, 1947
Los Angeles - Also known as
- Khan, Steve
- Parents
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- University of California, Los Angeles
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on July 23, 2013
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