“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
