Daryl Kojak delights music lovers everywhere with his spirited solo and ensemble piano performances. Daryl has performed with jazz luminaries George Coleman, War- ren Vaché and Cameron Brown, and has played On- and Off-Broadway and in clubs with Sandra Bernhardt, Vicki Sue Robinson, Carmel Quinn, Robin Williams and Billy Crystal. He has also worked with Jasmine Guy, Randy Brecker, Chapman Roberts and Christopher Walken.

Daryl has worked on the New York music scene for more than twenty five years as a pianist, producer, composer, songwriter, arranger and musical director. The musi- cal genres and styles of his extensive recording experience include jazz, blues, gospel, rock, R&B, pop, classical, new age and musical theatre. ?

An accomplished and widely diverse composer, Daryl has created and scored music for film, television, stage, artist’s recordings and video games. Among feature films that include Daryl’s work are “True Love”, “Nola” and “Warrior Class”. He com- poses regularly for the New York City Parks Department’s Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. The 2006 season includes lyrics and music for “Cinderella Samba”. ?

Arranging and Producing credits include recordings for artists Mary Testa, Stephanie Pope, Heather MacRae, Laurie Krauz, Marieann Meringolo, and The Gene- sius Guild, for whom Daryl produced “Our Hearts Sing”, featuring twenty-one Broadway and Cabaret artists. ? Daryl is a recipient of Backstage's Bistro Award for Outstanding Musical Direc- tion, has won Top Gospel Arranger at the 3rd Annual Caribbean Gospel Music Awards, and has been nominated for Best Musical Director by The Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC). Daryl released his successful and popular “Notes From The Pilgrimage,” an album of original compositions.

“When Krauz and Kojak jazz up the joint, they’re the scat’s meow.”
-Wayman Wong, Daily News (Laurie Krauz,vox)

“Accompanying him is the master manipulator of
the piano, Daryl Kojak”
-Laurie Lawson (John DeMarco,vox)

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

Daryl Kojak, known for his elegant approach to jazz, made a sterling accompanist and music director
-Peter Leavy, Cabaret Scenes (Annie Hughes,vox)

“...dynamic jazz pianist, Daryl Kojak.”
Stu Hamstra

Top Gospel Arranger: Daryl Kojak
3rd Annual Caribbean Gospel Music Awards: June 2003
with superb piano arrangement/playing by Daryl Kojak
-talkinbroadway.com

“notably pianist Daryl Kojak, who deserves more solo time”
www.gaycitynews.com (John DeMarco,vox)

“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

“The musicians turned out a classic jazz sound and there was a customary but splendid piano break by Kojak.”

“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