Page 47 - ION Indie Magazine JulyAugust 2018 Issue

The festival became a chance to discover very talented acts -- a lot of them. CCJF has
been an enormous success and has helped propel the spirt of jazz in a fresh direction in the
city, which has reinvigorated listeners and players alike.

Here's a run-down of some of the great acts that were featured this year at the Center City
Jazz Festival…

DAVE KIKOSKI is a legend among jazz musicians. He has collaborated with an impressive list
of the best in jazz, including Pat Metheny, Christian McBride, Donald Harrison, Bob Berg,
Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, John Scofield, Ravi Coltrane, Chris Potter, Dave Holland,
Chick Corea, Marcus Miller, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Dave Holland, Kenny Garrett, Nicholas
Payton, Joe Lovano, and many others on over 100 albums, 14 under his own name. One
of his most notable collaborations was with legendary drummer Roy Haynes, who he played
alongside for many years. For those that know jazz, the above list is an eye-popping resume.
That’s why Chris’ Jazz Café was packed for his set of straight-ahead.

Pictured: Dave Kikoski
http://davekikoski.com