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David Ecker

David Ecker is a jazz pianist and composer based in the New York area. He released his debut album, Songs from the Other Day, in 2020, and his upcoming album, “Respite (Despite),” is coming in March of 2023.

“Respite (Despite)” features veteran NYC musicians Curtis Nowosad (Braxton Cook, Marc Cary) and Barry Stephenson (Jon Batiste, Nicolas Payton) and was recorded remotely during the height of lockdown. The latest single, “Overcast” was released on January 11th.

David lives in Glen Rock, NJ with his wife, Grace, and his dog, Honey - who doubles as his business manager.

David Ecker: Respite (Despite)

Read "Respite (Despite)" reviewed by Dan McClenaghan

by Dan McClenaghan
March 9, 2023

The Covid pandemic has been educational. One of its lessons is (to paraphrase a famous movie): music finds a way. If getting together in the studio is a problem, then grab the technology and go the remote recording route. It worked for guitarist Justin Morell and drummer Mark Ferber on 2022's Exit Music For Intelligent Life On Earth (Sonic Frenzy Records), and it works for pianist David Ecker in 2023, with his sophomore outing, Respite (Despite). The recording ...