Steve Koven

Steve Koven is a Canadian Jazz pianist and member of the Steve Koven Trio.

Born in Toronto, Canada, Koven took up the piano at the age of seven. He earned a B.F.A. from York University studying contemporary improvisation. Since graduating in 1987, Koven has pursued his career as a jazz pianist, composer and educator.

He has continued his studies with various jazz artists including; Benny Green, Geoff Keeser, and Bruce Barth. Aside from performing nationally and internationally with his own trio, he continues to work as a solo artist throughout Canada, U.S.A., the Caribbean and Europe. He has composed music for film and television and, as an educator, has taught privately for 25 years, conducting master classes, workshops and clinics at high schools, universities and festivals. Koven's master classes and workshops focus on the development of improvisational tools and musical self-expression.

He has taught in Japan, China, Colombia, Barbados, Mexico and the USA and is currently on staff at York University in Toronto, teaching contemporary improvisation and jazz piano in the Faculty of Music. In 2012 Koven received his Masters Degree in composition from York University.

Discography

 * 20 - (2013)
 * Alone Together - (2010)
 * The Sound of Songs - (2008) **nominated for best jazz Cd - The Toronto Independent Music Awards
 * Resurgence - 2006
 * All The Time In The World - 2004
 * Lifetime - 2002
 * Not By The Elbows - 2000
 * Sandbox - 1999
 * Steve Koven Trio Live - 1997