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Kevin Kern (born Kevin Lark Gibbs on December 22, 1958) is an American pianist, composer and recording artist of New Age music. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is now generally recognized as a representative of the New Age style.

Citation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Kern

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Kevin Kern began playing piano at the tender age of 18 months. Though legally blind since birth, his exceptional talent soon became clear. His earliest musical influence was jazz legend George Shearing, whom he met as a child. With George as a mentor, Kevin developed an early love of improvisation and an appreciation for the beautiful sound a piano could produce. In addition to Shearing’s contribution, he received an extensive classical education. From these experiences, Kevin developed his trademark sound where melodies exude lyricism, simplicity, and a directness that touches the heart of the listener.

As a child, Kern discovered his musical voice in his parents’ darkened living room, which was illuminated only by the glow of a roaring fire. As the flames danced and the logs crackled in the fireplace, Kevin would immerse himself in both the instrument and the space, in an effort to clear his mind and allow his creativity to express itself, unencumbered by the confusion of a visual world. To this day, Kevin still draws upon the memory of that darkened living room with its magical firelight to provide him with the canvas upon which he paints his exquisite images for the listener.

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kaplain wrote:
28 days ago

You should like this piano music http://stephanehoreczko.bandcamp.com/

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KevinKernMusic wrote:
last month

Concert News! Kevin Kern will be performing a benefit concert in Tucson, Arizona on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 7:30PM at the University of Arizona's Crowder Hall. Tickets are available online at arizona.tix.com or by calling the Music Box Office at: (520) 621-1162.

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KevinKernMusic wrote:
October 2009

ATTENTION: Kevin Kern fans in Minnesota (and those of you willing to drive up from Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, etc.) Kevin is performing a one night only, FREE piano concert at Schmitt Music Center in Roseville, MN. Here are the details: An Evening with Kevin Kern Piano Concert and Discussion Friday, November 6, 2009 at 7:00 PM Schmitt Music 2436 Cleveland Ave North Roseville, MN 55113 651-636-0801 www.schmittmusic.com Hope to see you there!!

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KoFFFka wrote:
September 2009

Музыка моей души ...

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JnickzSMourah wrote:
August 2009

Bem , se ve vêem com new age, vou ouvir mesmo.. !!!Gosto demais. Ricardo Pessoa Lindenberg , Desde Roma, Italia.

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bueyuekyilmaz wrote:
July 2009

sehr schön

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chinalover3310 wrote:
June 2009

I can feel the deep love in his music.

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marx1682003 wrote:
June 2009

Wonderful music and wonderful music. Talent...

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morningmusume wrote:
May 2009

His music is so wonderful and relaxing. Inspired me to play the piano! <3

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SurvivedAfterL2 wrote:
May 2009

not bad not bad

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ntakeda wrote:
May 2009

kevin kern :)

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for_eva wrote:
May 2009

Прекрасная музыка..!

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koir wrote:
May 2009

суперрррррр!!!

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shev0 wrote:
April 2009

sweet

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Mucizeler wrote:
March 2009

i like this music...

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imanmosavat wrote:
March 2009

<3

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Worldownfall wrote:
March 2009

He looks like Billy Mayes.

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Janunu wrote:
March 2009

This is amazinG!

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Darlight wrote:
February 2009

http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Edelis/Swift+thoughts new "new age-ambient-ethno" project deeply healing sounds ( amethystium style )

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Jorammeke wrote:
January 2009

His music rocks, so beautiful. For more minima piano classical music, check this out: http://www.last.fm/music/Joram+Feitsma

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