WHAT THEY'RE SAYING:
“When Krauz and Kojak jazz up the joint, they’re the scat’s meow.” (with Laurie Krauz, vocalist)
- Wayman Wong, Daily News
"Daryl Kojak, known for his elegant approach to jazz, made a sterling accompanist and music director." (with Annie Hughes, vocalist)
- Peter Leavy, Cabaret Scenes
“Accompanying him is the master manipulator of the piano, Daryl Kojak” (with John DeMarco, vocalist)
- Laurie Lawson
the Daryl Kojak trio - as smooth a trio of jazz musicians as one could want. (with Susan Singer, vocalist)
- Peter Leavy, Cabaret Scenes
“Dynamic jazz pianist.”
- Stu Hamstra, Cabaret Hotline
"...and the Daryl Kojak Trio do more than lend terrific instrumental
support: their arrangements and playing are at one with the singer's
vision, making the evening a four-person musical journey, with Krauz in
full command -- of both her artistry and her audience."
- Roy Sander, CITYSEARCH.COM
AWARDS INCLUDE:
Tapestry Rewoven - Outstanding Theme Show
- Bistro Awards 2009
Best Jazz Group
- MAC Awards: 2008
Top Gospel Arranger
- 3rd Annual Caribbean Gospel Music Awards: June 2003
Outstanding Musical Direction
- Bistro Awards: 1996
MORE OF WHAT THEY'RE SAYING:
"...with superb piano arrangement/playing by Daryl Kojak."
- talkinbroadway.com
“...notably pianist Daryl Kojak, who deserves more solo time”
- www.gaycitynews.com (with John DeMarco, vocalist)
“It is augmented by some excellent trio work particularly from pianist Daryl Kojak and bassist Sean Conly.”
- Wes Gillespie www.euroclubdejazz.com/lauriekrauz.htm
“...while Kojak was particularly wonderful on the keys as he improvised a jazzy interlude.”
- Kerrie Smith http://www.theatrescene.net
“What a glorious, entertaining & vibrant CD this is . . . truly a wonderful musical journey. These melodies take you to that special place in your mind, where you are carried off”
- Suzanne Ader