- Born
- 26 October 1944
Washington, D.C. - Country
- United States
Biography
Kenneth Ascher is a jazz musician who plays piano. Kenneth Ascher was born on 26 October 1944 in Washington, D.C.. The music is usually filed under jazz.
Kenneth Lee Ascher (born October 26, 1944, in Washington, D.C.) is an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger who is active in jazz, rock, classical, and musical theater genres — in live venues, recording studios, and cinema production. With Paul Williams, he wrote the song "Rainbow Connection" for The Muppet Movie. Both Williams and Ascher received Oscar nominations for the 1979 Academy Awards for Best Original Song ("Rainbow Connection") and Best Original Score (The Muppet Movie Soundtrack). The song was also nominated for the Golden Globes for "Best Original Song" that same year. Ascher and Williams also wrote "You and Me Against the World", a top-10 hit for Helen Reddy in 1974.
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Albums where Kenneth Ascher is credited as a sideman
Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Kenneth Ascher play?
Kenneth Ascher is known for playing piano.
When and where was Kenneth Ascher born?
Kenneth Ascher was born 26 October 1944 in Washington, D.C..
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