david zasloff: Bio/Press
david zasloff
Jazz Comedian, David Zasloff has been called one of the great performers of our time. David is a comedian, musician, poet, philosopher.
With his band David plays “Zen Jazz” which is a combination African, Japanese, Jewish, Latin, Caribbean, bebop.
David is considered to be a master of the Japanese shakuhachi flute, and as a multi-instrumentalist plays trumpet, piano, percussion, guitar, autoharp and shofar. He is an accomplished songwriter, film composer and has produced four CD’s as well as been the musical director for 14 HBO comedy channel shows and one Showtime Special. His music has also be heard on the T.V. show “The Young and The Restless” Most recently David played shakuhachi flute on the multi million selling Linkin Park CD, “Meteora.”
David has written two books. One is called “Zen Judaism, The Joy of Suffering” The other is entitled, “The Complete Book of Everything, Part I” which is a collection of his comic monologues.
David has also been a ski instructor, wilderness guide, white water river guide, stained glass artist, actor, playwright and record label owner.
Gregg Tamblyn - Transformational Humorist,
Treat yourselves to a music and laughter blast with outrageously funny master musician David Zasloff. David plays a ridiculous number of instruments with
amazing dexterity, and is convulsively hilarious. I saw him at the Council Grove conference last year and he had us all howling. Highest recommendation -- don't miss! And feel free to forward to friends, in-laws, your therapist, anybody you can think of. David will make you look good for doing it.
LA Weekly
"David Zasloff, a bolt of greased lightening: entertainer and showman par excellence."
Hollywood Gazette
"Zasloff's aura was captivating and his humor was not only razor sharp, but displayed enlightened understanding of the human condition."
Margot Anand, author "The Art of Sexual Ecstasy" and "The Art of Sexual Magic "
"Congratulations on your CD "Honey, Take Me Home" You approach our cultural and sexual taboos with humor, respect, tenderness, and the deep understanding of a man of heart."
Dramalogue
" ... his stage persona is poised, casually in command and as funny and off the wall as you'd expect of a fellow who's honed his skill as a stand up comic."
Richmond Shepard - Performing Arts Insider
"David Zasloff, who is one of the great performers of our time, mixes an unusual blend of music and comedy as he plays instruments from a ram's horn to a Japanese flute, to an autoharp, punctuated by wry satirical comments. His great soul can be recognized by anyone with an inner that is sensitive to a universal humanity as he makes music that touches your deepest level- Whoooooosh!!!
Adrian S. Windsor - The Inside Edge
Dear David,
On behalf of the Inside Edge and it's board members, I wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to you for your presentation on July 13th, 2005. What a remarkable morning it was for us. You are such a brilliant, talented man and your humor truly resonated with our group. I don't usually share the feedback cards with our speakers, but they are so enthusiastic that you must have them. A return performance when your book is out is definitely in order. Thank you so much for coming to us, bringing all your instruments. We hope you will enjoy the fame and fortune you deserve.