DANNY KOH - THEN AND NOW:
I met Danny Koh (image) at Plaza Singapura, amidst the drone and din of an air-conditioned food court, after he agreed to an interview. It was the school holiday and the shopping centre was a sea of teenagers.
Danny is a handsome, dashing gentleman who speaks with confidence and command. During the mid-60s, he made a name for himself as the keyboardist with *The Trailers, one of the top guitar instrumental groups in Singapore.
Daniel Koh, who takes his craft seriously, is now a much respected musician. He has been for the past 35 years, an accomplished pianist (LRSM, FLCM), music director, arranger, composer, singer and successful entrepreneur.
Danny
Active as ever, he is presently attached to an internationally well-known music school teaching pop and jazz piano for the ABRSM Jazz Courses. He is one of the official examiners in the popular music category in Singapore schools and assists MINDEF with its band in the Music and Drama section.
For 3 years Danny was the President of the Musicians’ Union of Singapore, music advisor for the Singapore Hilton Hotel and the American Club. Danny was attached to Television Singapore (presently Media Corp) as Music Director for the 28 series of Take Four, a popular entertainment programme.
Besides his busy schedule Danny still performs and has, upon request, played at the President’s Istana (palace) for the Prime Minister of Singapore, in honour of prime ministers from New Zealand, Japan, Malaysia, Australia and the Philippines.
There's also the personal side of Danny... More about him in postings BELOW:
Image: Danny Koh Collection.
Original article: Andy Lim Collection.
5 comments:
Patrick Teng
He is a good friend of Philip Ding 👍
Fred Ching
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in one of Television Singapore’s 28 series entertainment shows “Take Four”. Still remember the late Bernard Solosa was the host. I was in my college years and some friends encouraged me to join the contest where Danny Koh was the music man. I managed a near perfect score, except naming Astrud Gilberto & Stan Getz - The Girl from Ipanema to Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66 - Mas que nada! Amazing how music takes ya back!
Thanks for sharing Brother Andy.
Danny is a wonderful pianist and entertainer! His music selection for the evening in my opinion had a little something for everyone, from his most famous compositions to his take of some contemporary pieces.
Thanks for the memories Danny who was gracious about the music section that played in support of this entertainment show. It was a terrific experience for me.
Cheers
👍❤️🥰..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIdYg3wy9kI
Freda Hanum
Much respect and salute for Danny Koh..a well known name.Oh yes I remembered the Musicians Union with Peter Richard , Sonny Bala at that era ....I was a member at that time but very young don't know anything much...join only
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nice article Andy
Irene Yap
I remember appearing on the television programme Take Four a couple of times. Danny was the music director, with Louis Soliano on drums and Leo Ferdando. Oh and Domingo Raquiza was the producer of the show. I was still in my teens.
Thanks for bringing back memories Andy.
Fred Ching
Patrick Teng
Freda Hanum
Irene Yap
Stephen Han
Rose Khoo
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Colin Colin
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Perry Koh
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