This week, SongTalk welcomed jazz pianist and teacher Steve Koven. Steve is a composer, performer, producer and educator. He has one of the longest standing trios in Canada, performing, touring and recording together for over 26 year. Aside from performing and recording with his trio – Steve Koven Trio – Steve also has other recording projects such as the Koven Collective and Koven & Law as well as Lazersuzan

We talked with Steve about:

* his process for writing

* how he communicates his song ideas to his bands

* the touring opportunities available through consulates and embassies

* where he finds inspiration for his music

* what improvising can bring to songwriting

The Trio