The Musical History of Bryan Zive and Kol Echad
Bryan Zive and Ko  l Echad offically came together in 2004 when two friends in a Jewish Fraternity decided that it was time to spread their love of Jewish music to others. Bryan, along with Ari Kessler, the two original members of Kol Echad, and fellow brothers of the Eta Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Pi at Ohio State took their music talents and created music that would not only be entertaining and easy on the ear, but influential in modern Jewish world. Knowing fully how much music has inpacted their lives and Judaism, they both wanted to make an impact on Jewish education by writing and spreading music of their own. In 2007, Bryan teamed up with fellow Goldman Union camp songleader Sam Pollak and GUCI counselor Seth Slaton to form the new edition of Kol Echad. Jonathan Skaggs was the final member to join, as he was active in music education at Temple Israel of Columbus, Ohio and in NFTY-Ohio Valley. With all four members Jewish and active in the URJ camping movement and Religious Education, Kol Echad became a unique, very special group. 2009 brought great change to the band as Bryan became the full time Music Director of Temple Sinai in Denver, Colorado. Since this new position forced relocation to the Mile High City, a new opportunity for the promotion of Jewish music, education and performance came to be. Kol Echad restructured to its most talented musical group, by adding heavily touring drummer and percussionist Matt Lucich (Los Angeles, CA), who also plays with artists such as Pat Monahan. Most rescently, bass player Josh Mills (Denver, CO) has joined the band to round out the final piece in Kol Echad's growth. Bryan Zive and Kol Echad strives to continue composing, entertaining and education consistently, not just in the the Rocky Mountain region, but nationally as well for years to come. Bryan Zive and Kol Echad Basic Musical Timeline
2002: Bryan became the Music Specialist at Temple Akiba in Culver City, CA 2003: Bryan began leading services at The Ohio State University Hillel 2003: The release of "Shabbat Same'ach", Bryan's first album of recorded music 2004-2005: Bryan was a songleader at URJ Camp Newman in Santa Rosa, CA 2004: Bryan, Ari Kessler and Max Button formed our new band "Kol Echad". 2004-2006: Bryan was the Music Specliast and Youth Choir Director at Temple Israel in Columbus, OH 2005: Bryan was head songleader at URJ Camp Newman in Santa Rosa, CA 2007-2008: Bryan was promoted to full-time music Educator at Temple Israel in Columbus, OH, working closely with Artist-in-Residence Danny Maseng in creating the musical curriculum for the congregation. 2007: Bryan was head songleader at Goldman Union Camp Institute in Zionsville, IN. 2008: Bryan, Sam Pollak, Seth Slaton and Jonathan Skaggs come together to create the new edition of "Kol Echad". 2008: Bryan worked with Josh Nelson to create the release of their next CD "It's No Dream" to rave reviews. 2008-2009: Bryan is named Music Director of Temple Israel in Columbus, OH. 2009: Matt Lucich and Josh Mills and Mike Smith join Kol Echad as our drummer/percussionist, bass player and keyboardist, respectively. 2009: Bryan's original composition "Rock and Redeemer" is selected to appear on URJ Transcontinental music's album "Ruach 5769". July 2009: Bryan is named Music Director of Temple Sinai in Denver, CO. Places/Events/Cities Bryan Zive and/or Kol Echad have played or Songlead with/for Congregations in the following cities: Pittsburgh, PA Culver City, CA Columbus, OH New Albany, OH Tarzana, CA Los Angeles, CA Chicago, IL San Francisco, CA St. Louis, MO Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Jerusalem, Israel Tel Aviv, Israel Philadelphia, PA Mission Viejo, CA Indianapolis, IN Portland, OR Akron, OH Philadelphia, PA Denver, CO Canton, OH Colorado Springs, CO Columbia, SC Hillels at the Following Universities: The Ohio State University San Francisco State University/University of San Francisco UC Berkeley Indiana University Kent State University Kenyon College Hillel URJ Camps: URJ Camp Newman URJ Camp Swig Goldman Union Camp Institute NFTY Events (by Region) NFTY- OV (Ohio Valley) NFTY- So Cal (Southern California) NFTY- CWR (Central West) NFTY- NW (North West) NFTY- MV (Missouri Valley) |
