Daniel Hicks - Jazz Pianist

Daniel Hicks is a pianist, composer, and producer originally from Indianapolis with 6+ years of professional experience. An in-demand sideman, Daniel has had the opportunity to work with legendary musicians such as Rob Dixon (Mike Clark, Charlie Hunter), Tony Cheeseborough (The Ohio Players), Goldie Ingram, Wendy Reed, Brenda Williams, and Sandy Lomax. In September 2023, he performed at Indy Jazz fest 2023 with singer Goldie Ingram and the headlining Indy Jazz Fest Legacy Band (featuring an all star cast of Steve Allee, Derrick Gardner, Rob Dixon, Jonathan Wood, and Richard Sleepy Floyd).

Daniel is ⅓ of the Trio, the “Northside Exchange'' with Joseph Filipow (Guitar) and Darnell Perkins (Drums). The Northside Exchange co-headlined the Inaugural Carmel Indiana Jazz Fest in 2023, and has also been featured on Fox 59 News’ “Indy Now” television program. The Northside Exchange opened for the Branford Marsalis Quartet during his winter tour at the Palladium in January 2024 to critical acclaim.

Daniel trained with Joshua Espinoza while attending Franklin College. While in school he also sung in choir and arranged music. Jazz, Pop, Funk, R&B, Gospel, and Hymns are all among Daniel's repertoire and influence. His original music and creative arrangements of timeless classics invoke the hardworking spirit of the Midwest. Daniel relocated to Jackson, MI during 2023.