Dave Kiskoski And Michael Zilber at Soapbox Gallery

David Kikoski is a pianist, composer, and arranger steeped in the great tradition of Jazz.

"The brilliant playing of David Kikoski just smokes. His playing is sparkling." - Chick Corea
"Dave has so much feeling. He can play anything. I can depend on him for so much." - Roy Haynes

A highly regarded jazz pianist, Dave Kikoski, emerged in New York jazz scene in 1980s and quickly established himself as a go-to performer working with top players like Roy Haynes, Bob Berg, Randy Brecker and many others. Kikoski is known for his adept post-bop style and spontaneous swinging performances....

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David Kikoski is a pianist, composer, and arranger steeped in the great tradition of Jazz.

"The brilliant playing of David Kikoski just smokes. His playing is sparkling." - Chick Corea
"Dave has so much feeling. He can play anything. I can depend on him for so much." - Roy Haynes

A highly regarded jazz pianist, Dave Kikoski, emerged in New York jazz scene in 1980s and quickly established himself as a go-to performer working with top players like Roy Haynes, Bob Berg, Randy Brecker and many others. Kikoski is known for his adept post-bop style and spontaneous swinging performances.

Michael Zilber -
San Francisco-based and Canadian-born, ex-New Yorker Michael Zilber has led or co-led more than a dozen highly lauded recordings, including several each with virtuoso drummer Steve Smith and groundbreaking guitarist John Stowell. His releases range from Quartet to Chamber Jazz to Big Band and have made several year-end best of lists, including Downbeat, KPFA, and NPR, as well as an Independent Jazz Record of the Year finalist nomination for his Two Coasts CD.

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