In his early teens, Kuhn studied with legendary teacher Margaret Chaloff who schooled him in the “Russian Technique”, an invaluable tool for tone production and projection. Chaloff’s son, Serge Chaloff, baritone saxophonist for Woody Herman, hired the 13 year-old pianist to play in his group. Throughout his teens Kuhn continued to play in Boston jazz clubs with, amongst other visiting celebrities, Coleman Hawkins, Chet Baker and Vic Dickenson.
After graduation from Harvard College, Kuhn attended the Lenox School of Music where he recorded with Ornette Coleman and Don Cherry. The faculty included Bill Evans, George Russell, and Gunther Schuller. While at Lenox, Kuhn met trumpeter Kenny Dorham and began a two-year stint, interrupted when Kuhn was asked to join John Coltrane’s newly-formed quartet.
Kuhn next joined Stan Getz’s band, which included bassist Scott LaFaro. After a period with Art Farmer, he formed the first Steve Kuhn Trio, with drummer Pete LaRoca and bassist Steve Swallow. At the end of the 1960s he spent four years living in Europe, where his performance had a significant impact upon local players. Upon returning to the United States, Kuhn began his long-term affiliation with ECM, resulting in a string of important albums including “Trance”, “Ecstasy”, “Non-Fiction” and the collaborations with Sheila Jordan, “Playground” and “Last Year’s Waltz”.
In the mid-80’s, Kuhn co-founded the popular All Star Trio, with bassist Ron Carter and drummer Al Foster, and launched a new, and still evolving, edition of his trio with bassist David Finck – drummers for the latter have included Joey Baron (as on the ECM recording “Remembering Tomorrow”), Lewis Nash and Billy Drummond. He continues to tour widely, with a strong following in Europe and, especially, Japan where his albums frequently appear in the jazz charts.
Love Walked In
Steve Kuhn Lyrics
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Love walked right in and brought my sunniest day
One magic moment and my heart seemed to know that love said hello
Though not a word was spoken
One look, and I forgot the gloom of the past
One look and I had found my future at last
One look and I had found a world completely new
One magic moment and my heart seemed to know that love said hello
Though not a word was spoken
One look and I had found a world completely new
When love walked in with you
The lyrics to Steve Kuhn's song "Love Walked In" paint a vivid picture of the transformative power of love. The song begins with the words, "Love walked right in and drove the shadows away," indicating that the arrival of love has brought light to a once-dark place. The next line, "Love walked right in and brought my sunniest day," reinforces the idea that love has brought newfound happiness and joy to the singer's life.
The next few lines describe the immediate impact that love has had on the singer's heart. The lyrics state that, "One magic moment and my heart seemed to know that love said hello, though not a word was spoken." The use of the word "magic" suggests that love has had a mysterious and powerful effect on the singer, making them feel as though they are under a spell. The fact that love "said hello" without words also reinforces the idea that love is a powerful force that can be felt without necessarily being seen or heard.
The song then goes on to describe how love has completely changed the singer's outlook on life. They state that, "One look, and I forgot the gloom of the past. One look and I had found my future at last." This indicates that the love they have found has helped them move on from their past hardships and given them hope for the future. The final lines of the song, "One look and I had found a world completely new when love walked in with you," reinforce the idea that love has had an immense impact on the singer's life, giving them a sense of renewal and a new world to explore.
Line by Line Meaning
Love walked right in and drove the shadows away
Love entered and dispelled all the darkness and negativity.
Love walked right in and brought my sunniest day
Love arrived and brightened up my life with its positivity and warmth.
One magic moment and my heart seemed to know that love said hello
In an instant, I felt a deep connection with love and knew that it had arrived.
Though not a word was spoken
There were no verbal communication, yet love felt present.
One look, and I forgot the gloom of the past
With a single glance, all the sadness and negativity from the past vanished.
One look and I had found my future at last
In that one moment, I found what I wanted for my future - love.
One look and I had found a world completely new
With a single glimpse, I discovered a whole new world of love.
When love walked in with you
This line highlights how love became a part of the singer's life when they fell in love with someone.
One magic moment and my heart seemed to know that love said hello
A second repetition of the same line signifies the power of love and how it can make one feel in complete awe.
Though not a word was spoken
The previous line repeats again as a poetic device.
One look and I had found a world completely new
The same line repeated again to emphasize how love can completely change one's perspective.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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RJ986S
Big fan of Steve Kuhn's amazing piano artistry. His trio sessions are an absolute joy. All three musicians contribute to an hour's worth of supremely wonderful music. Fantastically engineered recording, too. Each instrument sounds full, warm, and natural. Thanks for the upload, Jazz Chops!
GW Daugherty
Recorded at Clinton Studio "A" in N.Y. on September 11 & 12 , 1998.