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Dave Kikoski, esteemed pianist, performs a rare live-streamed solo concert inspired by three Jimmy Greenfield sculptures that tell the cautionary tale of love and loss.
Out of Greenfield’s dystopian vision of the future, Kikoski improvises a musical journey that rises above the ashes and sorrow to declare a future of hope.
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.
As a leader, Kikoski has released 20 albums, including “Presage" with Eddie Gomez and Al Foster (1989), "Beatle Jazz" featuring Michael Brecker, John Scofield, and Mike Stern (2007), and “Consequence"s featuring Jeff "Tain" Watts and Christian McBride (2015). His newest album "Sure Thing," a duo album with Boris Kozlov, was released under High Note Records on February 12th. The album has already received a 4-star review from The Times (UK).
As an invaluable go-to sideman, Kikoski recorded and toured with luminaries such as Roy Haynes, Michael Brecker, John Scofield, Ravi Coltrane, Chris Potter, Dave Holland, Roy Hargrove, Donny McCaslin, Mike Stern, Chick Corea, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Toots Thielemans, Tom Harrell, Marcus Miller, Pat Martino, Jack Dejohnette, Billy Hart and many others. He is also a longtime member of the Mingus Big Band, the co-leader of BeatleJazz, and a member of Opus Five.
Kikoski won a 2011 Grammy Award with the Mingus Big Band for the “Best Live Jazz Ensemble Album” for Live at the Jazz Standard. He also had a Grammy nomination with Roy Haynes for the album, Birds of a Feather: A tribute to Charlie Parker, in 2001.