Grammy Winner David Kikoski

"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

Roost Restaurant is happy to invite you to the March Jazz Lounge at Union Arts Center! Presented by Mz. Valentine, March's Jazz Lounge will showcase The David Kikoski Trio with Joe Martin on bass, Jimmy Macbride on drums and David Kikoski on piano. David Kikoski is a pianist, composer, and arranger steeped in the great tradition of Jazz. 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. 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 “Consequences” featuring Jeff "Tain" Watts and Christian McBride (2015). 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. ********* We have two dinner seatings upstairs with the concert: Doors open at 5pm first come first served 6pm (arrive by 5:30) and 8pm (arrive by 7:30) Please arrive promptly. Seating is first come first served. Roost will be offering a delicious seasonal menu with the concert ($25 minimum per person at tables) We recommend purchasing tickets at least 48 hours in advance. Entrance to the concert is through the door on the LEFT NOTE: Concerts take place on the second floor. Roost and Union Arts Center are located in a one-hundred-year-old restored firehouse without an elevator. For more information, call 914-488-4698 Follow on IG: @mzvalentinepresents

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