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. . . OR SO THEY SAY :

“One of the best piano players in New York”
--WBAI-FM

“The orchestrations and musical directing of Daryl Kojak are absolutely beautiful. It’s wonderful to hear music in a new way.”
--WNYX-TV

“Dynamic jazz pianist”
--Cabaret Hotline

Daryl, "You play the dirtiest piano I've ever heard!"
--Julie Wilson

“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


"As always, the priceless jazz interpretations and arrangements by Daryl Kojak deftly balance the group and frame the songs."
--Cabaret Scenes

"Mr. Kojak uses his solo piano as few pianists can, to create a new mood, new texture, a different attack for each song that makes each one special, individual.”
--Show Business

“Master manipulator of the piano”
--electroniclink.com

the Daryl Kojak trio - as smooth a trio of jazz musicians as one could want. (with Susan Singer, vocalist)
- Peter Leavy, Cabaret Scenes

"...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


"Whether you're looking for a pianist, musical director, arranger, producer, composer, sound editor, copyist, or a great show to go see, you've come to the right place."
- Kate Kirilcuk, fan

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

About "Notes From The Pilgrimage:"
“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

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