Recordings
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CrossroadsCrossroads: Brooklyn to Berkeley features the first release of all original compositions by Zilber since 2000’s Two Coasts, the Independent Music Awards Jazz Record of the Year finalist. For Michael, who has co-led a band with drumming superstar Steve Smith since 1995, this represents a real... Read more |
"Mike is one of the best composers and players around, anywhere, period! This recording is first class with a burning band and material that burns from beginning to end." — Dave Liebman |
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Live at the Jazzschool: Dave Liebman and Mike ZilberRecorded live at The Jazzschool in Berkeley, this disc brings together a great band co-led by Michael Zilber and his mentor, jazz legend Dave Liebman. The band also features Paul Nagel on piano, John Shifflett on bass, and Scott Amendola on drums. From Andrew Gilbert’s liner notes: “... Read more |
Rather than facing off in a saxophone duel, Liebman and Zilber address each other as fervent interlocuters, occasionally elaborating on each other’s phrases or commenting on a display of wit… — Andrew Gilbert |
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Reimagined: Standards Volume 1This is the CD released on Blue Jay Records by the Steve Smith–Michael Zilber quartet, featuring Paul Nagel on piano and John Shifflett on bass. 8-time Grammy-winner Michael Brecker says “An inspired and burning CD by Mike Zilber, Steve Smith and friends. Mike has chosen some familiar... Read more |
"An inspired and burning CD by Mike Zilber, Steve Smith and friends. Mike has chosen some familiar jazz standards and through the process scientifically known as 'Zilberization' has transformed them into new and refreshing compositions. Wonderful music." |
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Two CoastsThis recording, which was a finalist for The INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS Jazz Record of the year, has work from three of Zilber’s favorite NYC musicians, James Genus, Rodney Holmes (Brecker Brothers, Wayne Shorter, Santana) and Rachel Z, as well as the first ever recorded duets between Zilber... Read more |
Two Coasts provides listeners with a rate opportunity to hear an artist interacting in two very different musical settings on equal footing. …Zilber goes deep with to conjure up spontaneous, heartfelt expression. |
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Stranger in BrooklynMichael’s second recording for Owl/EMI, was named one of the 30 best recordings of all time by jazzfusion.com. Produced by and featuring jazz master Dave Liebman, Stranger also showcased Zilber’s working New York band of James Genus (Brecker Brothers), Rachel Z (Wayne Shorter), and... Read more |
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The HereticMichael’s first recording, for OWL/EMI, features Pat Metheny Sideman Danny Gottlieb on drums, along with Wayne Shorter’s keyboardist Gil Goldstein. The Title cut from The Heretic became the theme song for a national French Television program. Read more |