Representative Albums: "Underdog and Other Stories," "Ted Kooshian's Standard Orbit Quartet," "Clockwork"
Biography
Pianist Ted Kooshian is a versatile journeyman who has worked with a vast array of artists from across many genres. On his own, Kooshian leans toward straight-ahead jazz . A native of San Jose, CA, he began playing piano in grade school and by junior high he was studying jazz. He studied music at San Jose State College beginning in 1979, and eventually found work as a pianist on cruise ships before moving to New York City in 1987. From that point on, Kooshian was an in-demand freelance musician for Broadway pit orchestras as well as jobs with such well-known artists as Chuck Berry, Sarah Brightman, and Blood, Sweat & Tears, to name a few. He released his self-produced debut solo album, Clockwork, in 2004. His sophomore effort, Ted Kooshian's Standard Orbit Quartet, followed in 2008. He has also appeared on many other recordings as a sideman and is a regular member of the Ed Palermo Big Band. ~ Matt Collar, All Music Guide
Ted Kooshian outside Bargemusic in Brooklyn, NY (26 June 2008)
Ted Kooshian (born 8 October1961) is a New York jazz pianist and keyboardist who has performed with artists that include Aretha Franklin, Chuck Berry, Toni Braxton, Marvin Hamlisch, Sarah Brightman, and Blood, Sweat, and Tears. Kooshian has played in many Broadway pit orchestras, and is a member of the Ed Palermo Big Band. Originally from San Jose, California, Kooshian has been actively performing since the 1980s. He has released three CD's: Clockwork (2004), Ted Kooshian's Standard Orbit Quartet (2008) (on Summit Records), and Underdog, And Other Stories... (2009) (on Summit Records).
Discography
Ted Kooshian's Standard Orbit Quartet “Underdog, And Other Stories...”
Ted Kooshian “Ted Kooshian’s Standard Orbit Quartet”
Ted Kooshian “Clockwork”
Michael Andrew “A Swingerhead Christmas”
Ed Palermo Big Band “Plays The Music of Frank Zappa”
Ed Palermo Big Band “Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance”
