Returning from other countries and seeing the thirst for jazz music in foreign cultures helps inspire Koven musically.
He frequently composes based on his experiences in other countries.
“ ‘Bogotá’ for example, it’s a full-of-life song but it also has a sorrow to it too,” he said. “Because many people there are extremely poor, but they’re also smiling and embracing life, so there’s this kind of oxymoron.” (Read full interview)
He frequently composes based on his experiences in other countries.
“ ‘Bogotá’ for example, it’s a full-of-life song but it also has a sorrow to it too,” he said. “Because many people there are extremely poor, but they’re also smiling and embracing life, so there’s this kind of oxymoron.” (Read full interview)
