The modern legend of Washington DC
guitar, Kenny Kohlhaas, has released his self-titled LP, “Kenny
Kohlhaas.” It is surprising that Kohlhaas' record has not been
released earlier in his career, too, which is as professionally
lauded and bedecked with critical accolades as a life in the music
arts can possibly be, and he is yet very young. Nevertheless,
Kohlhaas has been primed for a major official release for some time
running, and now his fans can rejoice that the day is here. The
record is a collection of his most important contemporary pieces, all
of which feature his unmistakable finesse and stunning precision on
the guitar.
For those still lacking an introduction
to Kenny Kohlhaas, a short description will suffice: his live
performances are like a tour through the most highly regarded musical
acts of the twentieth century. His singing voice and style do not
sound as if born to the contemporary era, but rather, strike the ear
as authentic in a way that does not seem possible. This comes from a
lifetime of music appreciation in Kohlhaas that began in his early
teens and regarded as high musical art nothing but the most timeless,
irreplaceable works, works that stirred him deeply and genuinely.
When asked to name some of his most revered musical influences, he
peels them off like an ancient Greek hierophant describing the
pantheon: “The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Stevie
Wonder, James Taylor, Michael Jackson, Steely Dan, Jeff Buckley,
Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy
Page, Joe Perry, George Harrison, Larry Carlton, George Benson, Bill
Evans...”
As a predictable result, Kohlhaas'
self-titled album is a work of great care and heartfelt groove. His
rhythms are as unshakable as the sky, his vocals as natural in their
passions as a parent's love for a child.
The music is not the only theme behind
his inspirations, however. Kohlhaas himself writes of the themes
found in his record, “[It's about] life, learning to let go, and
learning to move on. It's about realizing that whatever pain you
might be feeling at this moment, you have the choice to let it defeat
you or to let it make you stronger.”
His long-awaited album, to which he has
lent his own name (an auspicious and irrevocable occasion in the
music world) is also an assertion of his own musical character, and a
call for others to search for their own personas. “It's about
finding yourself,” he continues, “your unique voice, your
individuality and uniqueness that nobody can copy, and not being
afraid to be that person rather than another face in the crowd. It's
about forgiveness, healing, finding a bigger reason to live. It's
about not being afraid to let the walls down and show your true
colors.”
Music fans the world over can hear
Kenny Kohlhaas' true colors for themselves beginning March 6, 2013.
-S. McCauley
Staff Press Release Writer
MondoTunes
The LP “Kenny Kohlhaas” is
distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com)
and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download
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ARTIST
CONTACT INFO:
kennyksound@gmail.com
website -
www.kennyk.net
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