Paul Kuhn (band leader)

Paul Kuhn (12 March 1928 – 23 September 2013) was a German jazz musician, band leader, singer and pianist.

After V-Day (8 May 1945), the American Forces formed an occupation zone in parts of Germany, amongst them the region around Frankfurt.

Kuhn was hired by AFN (American Forces Network), he was live on radio almost every day, alone or with his band.

During the 1960s, more and more west German households bought a TV; music shows, big bands and singers were very successful.

Starting in 2000, he toured with Max Greger, Hugo Strasser and the Big Band of SWR (Südwestdeutscher Rundfunk).

Paul Kuhn on stage (2013)