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.
Biography
Kevin was found playing "Silent Night" on the piano at 18 months of age. He started learning the piano regularly at 4 and began writing music at 8. At 14, he put on performances with the music group he founded called "The Well-Tempered Clavichord". Despite his poor vision, he was still determined to be a pianist.His first performance in Asia was in Taiwan, in 2002.He has released eight albums, including a compilation album, and two songbooks, and is working on a new album. He also has released a Japan-only CD and songbook.Kern is married to Pamela, who has helped him on his albums and plays the rainstick on The Winding Path; Kern mentions her in the credits in his later albums.
Albums
Studio albums
- Imagination's Light (2005)
- The Winding Path (2003)
- Freedom to Love (2002)
- Embracing the Wind (2001)
- In My Life (1999)
- Summer Daydreams (1998)
- Beyond the Sundial (1997)
- In the Enchanted Garden (1996)
Other albums
- Kevin Kern Collection (Japan Only) (2002)
- The Best of Kevin Kern (2002)
Songbooks
- In the Enchanted Garden songbook
- Through Your Eyes: Kevin Kern Collection songbook (Japan Only)
- Kevin Kern Piano Album songbook (South Korea Only)
- Imagination's Light songbook
External links
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