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Jon Kahn

Singer/Songwriter for The Color Green

About Me


The video below is for the song "One Step Forward" from the movie GIRL, and was directed by my brother Michael Kahn. All bands should check out his work at www.myspace.com/michaelkahn if they need a video.
Get this video and more at MySpace.com

Jon Kahn's background is a diverse one. He graduated from Stanford University where he received a degree in English and played on 3 National Championship Tennis teams, which means absolutely nothing to anyone in the entertainment field.

Before venturing into music, he began his career as a writer/director at the prestigious directing program at the American Film Institute where his short film "The Chili Con Carne Club," starring Kristy Swanson with a special appearance by Mel Gibson, went on to win film festivals all over the world. Since AFI, he's written screenplays for Imagine Entertainment, Miramax, and Phoenix Pictures. Most recently, his script "School of Life," aired on ABC family and starred Ryan Reynolds and David Paymer.

He made his feature film debut by directing the movie "Girl," starring Dominique Swain, Sean Patrick Flanery, Selma Blair, Tara Reid, and Portia De Rossi. A self taught musician, Kahn wrote 7 songs which appeared in the movie. After receiving a tremendous response to the music from the film, he started his own band: The Color Green. TCGs first two records became the top selling pop/rock CDS at MP3.com at the time. Kahns music has appeared in feature films, television, and radio throughout the world. Moreover, the Color Green opened up for Creed at the Staples Center in L.A. on the final leg of the Creed tour. Most recently, his music was featured in a campaign for Cincinnati Bell starring Jeremy Piven of "Entourage."

Kahn just completed his solo record “Careless Conversation” which he wrote and produced along with Paul Trudeau. The title track “Careless Conversation” recently appeared on The Ghost Whisperer and the track “Let There Be Love” will be used in an upcoming movie of the week starring Gena Rowlands.

While pursuing music, Kahn continues to write and direct film, commercials, and music video. To see some of his directing work, please check out http://pigusa.com/directors/kahn/index.html

He is also currently writing and producing music for an up and coming singer/songwriter Evanne Riskas, whom he also manages.

When asked what he's most proud of, Kahn says his English degree from Stanford University, which means absolutely nothing to anyone in the entertainment field.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/29/2005
Band Website: thecolorgreen.tv
Band Members:

album price #
JON KAHN: Careless Conversation $12.97
THE COLOR GREEN: Breakable $12.97
THE COLOR GREEN: It'll Be Alright $12.97
THE COLOR GREEN: Rust $12.97
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Influences: Counting Crows, Pearl Jam, The Wallflowers, Springsteen, U2, Julio Iglesias
Sounds Like: Springsteen, Counting Crows
Record Label: Indianrunner
Type of Label: None

My Blog

New Song up called "Circle"

Hey everyone, I've got some really interesting projects in the works. In the meantime, I wanted to post a new song I just finished. Kind of different vibe for me. Love to hear what you think. Thanks ...
Posted by Jon Kahn on Thu, 01 May 2008 04:53:00 PST

1st Color Green show in over 2 years Friday Feb 29, 2008

Wanted to let everyone know that I have reconnected with the members of my band The Color Green and we will be playing a show in Los Angeles Friday February 29 at 9:45 PM. We'll be playing songs from ...
Posted by Jon Kahn on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:14:00 PST

Another Brand New Song

Brand new song "The Wrong Surprise" Lyrics are below Hi Fi Stream (cut and paste link into your browser) or click http://Brando.dmusic.net/thecolorgreen/hifi/The_Wrong_Surpri se.m3u Lo Fi Stream http:/...
Posted by Jon Kahn on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:54:00 PST

New Song "Said Too Much"

Hey folks, This song is my first collaboration with a great songwriter Trace Ritter. Hope you all like the song. Hi Fi Stream or cut and paste in to your browser. http://Brando.dmusic.net/thecolorgr...
Posted by Jon Kahn on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 07:32:00 PST

The Color Green's "Black" used on MTV's Road Rules

MTV's Road Rules recently used a song off the last Color Green record. The song "Black" can be found on the album BREAKABLE.
Posted by Jon Kahn on Wed, 28 Mar 2007 12:17:00 PST

New Record "Careless Conversation" on ITUNES

Wanted folks to know that in addition to CDbaby....The new record is now available at Itunes.  Hope you can check it out. http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum? id=219750794&...
Posted by Jon Kahn on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 08:27:00 PST

New Record Available / Music on TV / and More Updates

..> "CARELESS CONVERSATON" NOW AVAILABLEJon Kahn has finished his first solo record entitled "Careless Conversation." The album was written and produced by Kahn and fellow singer/songwriter Paul Tru...
Posted by Jon Kahn on Sat, 10 Mar 2007 04:42:00 PST

"Careless Conversation" on Ghost Whisperer this Friday Jan. 5 2007

Wanted to give everyone the heads up that "Careless Conversation," a song I wrote with Paul Trudeau will appear in an upcoming episode of "The Ghost Whisperer" starring Jennifer Love Hewitt.  Not...
Posted by Jon Kahn on Wed, 03 Jan 2007 09:48:00 PST

Last 2 Color Green Records up at iTunes

Just wanted to let everyone know that my last 2 records with The Color Green "Breakable" and "Rust" are now available at Itunes.  Link to "Breakable" http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.w...
Posted by Jon Kahn on Tue, 16 May 2006 06:12:00 PST

Buying music from Jon Kahn and The Color Green

I've had a bunch of inquiries lately as to where to buy some of our music. We've got 3 CDs for sale via CDbaby @ http://cdbaby.com/all/brandobruce Thanks for listening, Jon ...
Posted by Jon Kahn on Sat, 08 Apr 2006 04:46:00 PST