International jazz pianist and composer Dan Costa performing at the Dunedin Jazz Club, Hanover Hall, on Saturday night. Photos: Max Hudson Cao
Dan Costa Trio
Dunedin Jazz Club, Hanover Hall
Saturday, September 10
REVIEW BY BRUCE MUNRO
Renowned jazz pianist and composer Dan Costa dazzled his Dunedin audience on Saturday night.
In the two-set show at the Dunedin Jazz Club, Hanover Hall, featuring mostly his own compositions, Costa was ably assisted by the gifted playing of both Wellington-based upright bass player Umar Zakaria and Dunedin-based drummer Carl Woodward.
London-born Costa is a rising figure in global jazz.
Of Italian and Portuguese descent, and speaking several languages, he has played with musical luminaries including John Patitucci, Mike Stern and Ivan Lins.
His three studio albums include the soon-to-be-released Beams.
The Dunedin performance of the Dan Costa Trio featured Costa (centre) with upright bass player Umar Zakaria and drummer Carl Woodward.
As well as playing jazz venues, Costa taught Master Classes at Auckland University and Victoria University, Wellington.
He will be doing the same at Monash University, Melbourne, and Mahidol University, Bangkok.
