DAVID KIKOSKI QUARTET (2 SETS) — live event
Dave Kikoski / Piano Randy Brecker / Trumpet Joe Martin / Bass Billy Hart / Drums At a time when jazz has been to the far reaches of the musical universe and back, some would say that its all been played before and we're currently at a point in the cyclical nature of this art form when those with lesser talents are merely rewriting the past. Possibly this is why innovation and individualism are so rare these days and why David Kikoski stands apart from the scores of pianists who currently make their home within the mainstream tradition. Born in 1961, Dave was part of a musical family and given his first piano lessons at the age of six by his father. In his early teens he began working with jazz and rock groups and won "The New Jersey Allstate Jazz Competition ". After high school, Kikoski would head to the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston where he earned a bachelor's degree in piano. While at school he had a steady trio gig and met Pat Metheny who sat in with the band. A few years later they would record a CD together with Roy Haynes. In 1984, the pianist decided to try his hand in New York where it didn't take long for him to establish himself. Drummer Roy Haynes would be the first to give Kikoski a break, leading to a productive association that lasts to this day. During his first few years on the New York scene, the pianist took advantage of the Haynes gig to network with other musicians leading to a wealth of recording opportunities and touring with Randy Brecker, Joe Henderson, Ron Carter, Al Foster, Buster Williams and Bob Berg among others. By 1989, Dave was ready to cut his first record as a leader. "Presage" featured a high-octane trio with bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Al Foster. His second outing "Persistant Dreams" was produced by Walter Becker of Steely Dan fame featured a larger ensemble including Randy Brecker and Billy Hart. During the early 90s, Kikoski not only kept busy playing frequent gigs with Roy Haynes, Randy Brecker and others but was also featured as a regular in the group of saxophonist Bob Berg and produced and arranged his CD "Another Standard" for Chick Corea's Stretch label. He freelanced and led his own groups at home and abroad. In 1994, a contract with the short-lived Sony Epicure label produced the self-titled Dave Kikoski, a trio set that found the pianist in the company of bassist Essiet Essiet and drummer Al Foster. Over the next few years, Kikoski would perform and record as a sideman with an enviable cast of jazz luminaries including John Scofield, Brian Lynch, Peter Erskine, Red Rodney, Ravi Coltrane, Chris Potter, Christian McBride, Joe Henderson, Joey Baron, Dave Holland, Mike Stern, Chick Corea, Toots Thielemans, Pat Metheny, Victor Lewis, Tom Harrell, Gary Thomas, Marcus Miller, the Mingus Big Band and Michael Brecker. Since 1997, Kikoski has had a chance to further document his artistic growth in a series of releases for the Dutch Criss Cross label. " Inner Trust" from 1997, spotlighted the work of fellow Roy Haynes bandmate bassist Ed Howard (also on "Persistant Dreams") and drummer Leon Parker. "The Maze" reunited Dave with drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts as well as " Mingus Big Band " partner saxophonist Shamus Blake and Scott Colley on Bass. His next release "Almost Twilight" offered the musical benefits that come with a working band, as Kikoski joined forces with bassist John Patitucci and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts for a week at "Sweet Basils" before cutting the CD.
Starts: 2024-09-07T18:00:42Z
Ends: 2024-09-07T20:30:42Z
Where: 183 West 10th Street, New York, New York 10014, United States
Price: $40.0