Biography

A Modern Master of Melody who draws equally from a wealth of training in both classical and jazz, Steinway Artist and composer Kevin Kern’s music encourages listeners to imagine the landscapes he describes through his playing. Legally blind from birth, Kevin was mentored by world renowned jazz legend, Sir George Shearing.  Shearing, who was also blind, encouraged Kevin’s love of improvisation and, most importantly, showed him the importance of leaving space in his phrases in order to “allow the music to breathe”.  This key lesson, together with years of classical training, combined to create his signature melodic style. Kevin’s music first gained international attention through the groundbreaking Korean drama, Autumn In My Heart.  His phenomenally successful debut album, In The Enchanted Garden, began a series of Billboard® charting recordings, including three in the Top 10, which have garnered more than one billion streams globally. Kevin has delighted audiences in concert halls throughout the world, including playing for the G20 Summit ('Road for Hope' global concert event) Television, commercials and even pop songs have featured Kevin’s music. Korean dramas (Autumn in my Heart), Dancing With The Stars (Germany’s Let’s Dance), programs for NPR, PBS, the BBC World Service, commercials for Mitsubishi, Blue Cross and even Asian pop star Joey Yung’s hit song “The Best Time” (using lyrics to Kevin’s well known composition, “Pastel Reflections”) are just a few examples.