“Koven can create a piece out of thin air in the time it takes for him to play it. He can be as experimental as John Cage, as impressionistic as Claude Debussy, or as bluesy as Fats Waller. The common denominators are superb technique and a fresh approach to the music.”–Amanda Putz – CBC radio
“The Steve Koven Trio represents the healthy future of jazz.”– Rolling Stone Magazine (Asia)
The Steve Koven Trio is a Canadian, Toronto-based jazz group. Formed in 1993, the trio is one of Canada’s longest standing trio’s, performing, touring and recording together for over twenty-five years. They have performed world-wide, and have established themselves as one of Canada’s cultural ambassadors. The band has released fourteen critically-acclaimed albums since their debut, Live at the Senator, in 1997. Many of their compositions have been used for national and international film and TV productions.
Personnel:
Steve Koven – piano
Charlie Cooley – drums
Henry Heillig – bass
Check out: “Caravan-Live at the Jazz Room” “Live at the Sean O’Sullivan Theatre”
