Artie Kane

American pianist, film score composer, and conductor

Artie Kane (born Aaron Cohen; April 14, 1929 – June 21, 2022) was an American pianist, movie score composer, and conductor. In 1976, he was nominated for a Grammy Award. During his career, he conducted on over 60 movie scores for MGM, Disney, Universal, Fox, Warner Brothers, Sony, and Paramount.[1] His career lasted from 1944 until 2004.

Artie Kane
Artie Kane in 2006
Kane in 2006
Background information
Birth nameAaron Cohen
Also known asArtie Kane
Born(1929-04-14)April 14, 1929
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJune 21, 2022(2022-06-21) (aged 93)
Whidbey Island, Washington, U.S.
GenresFilm score, Jazz, Pop
Occupation(s)Pianist, film composer, conductor, author
InstrumentsPiano, Hammond organ, clavinet, keyboards, harpsichord
Years active1944–2004
LabelsRCA Victor, Angel

Kane died on June 21, 2022 at his home in Whidbey Island, Washington at the age of 93.[2]

References change

  1. Didier C. Deutsch (2000). MusicHound Soundtracks: The Essential Album Guide to Film, Television and Stage Music. Visible Ink. ISBN 978-1-57859-101-5.
  2. Artie Kane, Studio Pianist and Film-TV Composer, Dies at 93