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Born
and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Kenny Davidsen began his
musical training at the age of four studying piano and violin.
At the age of eight, Mr. Davidsen began focusing on classical
piano while studying under Meg Bachman Vas, a Juilliard music
instructor. He has studied with the Manhattan School of Music
and is a graduate of New York University with a BA in Music.
Kenny
Davidsen has performed in established venues such as Sidewalk
Café, The C-Note, Bitter End, Luna Lounge, The Living
Room and has performed at Carnegie Hall as the accompanist
for the Dwight School Chorus. In 1999, he released a live
album (recorded at the Sidewalk Café) entitled "88
Broken Strings." In 2000, Mr. Davidsen was the musical
director for the show "Prepare To Meet Your Maker"
and is featured on the show's soundtrack. He has also been
the musical director and accompanist for the comedy improv
group "Funny ... Sheesh" and several cabaret shows headlining
at Donšt Tell Mama's and Mama Rose's. In 2001, Mr. Davidsen
scored the film "Learned," which premiered at the
Angelika Film Center.
In
2003, Mr. Davidsen released his first full-length album, "Goodnight,
Baby," which explores the triumphs and heartbreaks throughout
life and love. "... [Kenny Davidsen] has his own verve and
turn of mind, and that combo gives this collection of love-gone-wrong
and love-gone-right songs distinguishing oomph" (David Finkle
Backstage Review). In 2004, he was invited to perform "Goodnight,
Baby" in Cannes, France. Now his music is heard all over
Europe with "I've Touched Your Life" and "You
Don't Really Love Him" being ranked as top favorites.
Recently,
Mr. Davidsen was just married. He and his wife reside in Manhattan
where they share their home with his keyboard and two fun-loving
cats.
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