David Kikoski

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-bob style and spontaneous swinging play. As a leader, Kikoski has released 19 albums, many for the Criss Cross label, including Inner Trust with John Patitucci and Jeff "Tain" Watts (2001) and Consequences featuring Jeff “Tain” Watts and Christian McBride (2015). His newest album Phoenix Rising (2019) was released under High Note Records featuring Eric Alexander (also credited as a producer and composer), Peter Washington, and Joe Farnsworth. As an invaluable go-to sideman, Kikoski recorded and toured with luminaries such as 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. For more information, please visit www.davekikoski.com