PIM Interview with Bassist David Kahl - Mekong Bistro 2-23-26

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Portland Sound Legacy
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Portland Sound Legacy
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Robert Davis
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The Motif: Re-Imagine a Jazz Sensibility, AudioPilot, Portland Sound Legacy
Air date: 
Sat, 02/28/2026 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
David Kahl
David Kahl Interview 2-23-2026

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February 23 , 2026

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Dave Kahl is a prominent blues bass player based in Oregon with decades of experience in the local music scene. He is recognized as a staple of Oregon blues, having played in many top bands in the region. 

 

  • Who: Dave Kahl
  • Role: Bass player, musician
  • Location: Oregon (often featured in Portland-area media)
  • Profile: Oregon Music News featured him in a “Coffeeshop Conversations” interview regarding his extensive career. 
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Play the interview of Davis Kahl below

 

 

Check out this interview with Oregon Music News CLICK HERE

 

 

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO OF TY CURTIS & DAVID KAHL BELOW

 

 

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Topic tags: 
Arts/Culture, Education, History, Music
Genre(s): 
Blues, Jazz, Soul
Related show host(s): 
Portland Sound Legacy
Related program(s): 
AudioPilot, The Motif: Re-Imagine a Jazz Sensibility, Portland Sound Legacy
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