Peter Zak
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Biography
Peter Zak (born May 13, 1965) is an American jazz pianist and composer from Los Angeles. Zak grew up in Ohio and studied classical piano from age six. At age 16, Zak moved to Oakland, California, where he was exposed to jazz music. Zak studied history at the University of California, Berkeley, while performing local jazz engagements. In 1989, Zak relocated to New York City and performed at venues including the Village Gate and Augieâs. Zak released the leader albums More Than Love (1989) and Purple Refrain (1991) before beginning a tenure with SteepleChase Records in 2004. His recordings for the label include Peter Zak Trio (2004), Seed of Sin (2007), Down East (2010), Nordic Noon (2011), and Standards (2014). Zak collaborated with musicians including Al Foster, Peter Washington, and Billy Drummond. In 1995, Zak joined the faculty of the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music.
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- Vivo Sonhando featuring Rudy Royston
- Backstage Blues featuring Steve Fidyk
- Laura featuring Steve Fidyk
- Petal featuring Steve Fidyk
- Echos Of The Quiet Past featuring Steve Fidyk
- Close Enough For Love featuring Steve Fidyk
- Hot Dog Days featuring Steve Fidyk
- Loose Lips featuring Steve Fidyk
- Young And Foolish featuring Steve Fidyk
- How Are Things In Glocca Morra? featuring Steve Fidyk
- Brea's Lullaby by Peter Zak
- Tones for Joan's Bones by Peter Zak
- I've Never Been in Love Before by Peter Zak
- Back East featuring Rudy Royston
- I Love Paris by Peter Zak
- Dolphin Dance by Peter Zak
- Spiral featuring Rudy Royston
- Sally's Song featuring Rudy Royston
- Soul Eyes by Peter Zak
- Be My Love by Peter Zak
- Rdw Esq. featuring Rudy Royston
- Beautiful Friendship by Peter Zak
- 254 West 82nd featuring Rudy Royston
- The Disciple
