KUHN FU

About

Christian Kühn guitar & composition · Sofia Salvo alto & baritone saxophone · Ziv Taubenfeld bass clarinet · Esat Ekincioglu bass · George Hadow drums Led by guitarist and composer Christian Kühn , this multicultural band defies musical purity laws with fearless creativity and explosive stage energy. Kuhn Fu tears apart jazz conventions and rebuilds them into something wildly original. Imagine Zappa meeting cabaret; surf sounds and metal riffs riding the Chattanooga Choo-Choo , while Mingus , The Who , Stravinsky and Moondog act as spiritual godfathers. With Kuhn Fu , expect the unexpected. Just as the audience settles into a groove, a sudden twist reshapes the entire sonic landscape. Kuhn Fu stands for shock moments you fall in love with — absurdity, humour, and an almost otherworldly energy balanced between parody and deep artistic seriousness. Founded in 2012 in Groningen, Netherlands, the band features a fierce woodwind section and a powerhouse rhythm section. They have released six studio albums and two live recordings, were nominated for the German Jazz Prize 2023 (Composition