Biography
With terrific musicianship and a unique brand of humor Cain performs a vast, international repertoire of Jazz, Latin, Blues & Standards as well as original songs. He sings in five languages, plays piano, guitar, harmonica, bass and accordion.
Scroll down to the bottom of this page and click "Videos" to view live performances. Go to the "Audio" section to hear the variety of his music.
John Cain is one of the busiest musicians around-from Seattle to Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Go to the "Calendar" section to see what he's doing, where he is and where he's been.
In addition to live music performances he is currently touring as an author promoting his latest book "Life's A Good Gig," which was nominated for best non-fiction in the 2008 San Diego Book & writers Awards. He appears frequently at Barnes & Nobles stores throughout the country. Cain offers an entertaining, fun and educational musical performance, in recital halls at libraries, arts centers, college campuses and large piano retailers. The performance is uplifting, funny and motivational. For information about the book and booking info. go below to "links" - John Cain the Author Website.
In the Community:
John Cain is active in the local community as a docent for the Advocates for Classical Music giving seminars on classical music and symphony orchestras to elementary school children. He also gives seminars/performances on the history of American Jazz and Latin American music for elementary through college students.
Instrumentation
John Cain-PIANO, Vocals, GUITAR, Harmonica- (See "Set List" for details)
Performs as solo pianist/guitarist with vocals-or with a trio or quartet. (bass/drums/sax/flute/percussionist)
Go below to "links" -John Cain the musician website
Discography
John Cain has recorded many CDs including "Silly Songs & Lullabies" for kids which has a companion book that he wrote and illustrated. (The Silly Songs & Lullabies Reader)
Life's A Good Gig-A companion CD to his book of the same title-all original songs. (Latin-jazz)
San Diego Memoirs-A collection of international standards-Sinatra, blues, Jobim, Latin
Coronado Memoirs-More international standards-Sinatra, blues, Jobim, Latin
Todo Latino-All original Latin music in Spanish and English (Latin-Latin-jazz)
Mas Latino-More original Latin music in Spanish and English (Latin-Latin-jazz)
Salsa Nova-All original songs, philosophical and romantic
Solitaire-Solo piano renditions of beloved standards.
Links
| Videos-Open and scroll down to view |
| John Cain the Musician Website |
| John Cain the Author Website |