Jacek Kochan's multi-dimensional career as a composer, arranger, producer, and drummer was a result of being influenced by the music of the '70s. In the early '80s, Kochan moved to New York to study with Jaco Pastorius, Robbie Gonzales, and other musicians. The '90s found Kochan living in Toronto, Canada, playing as the lead and sideman in live and recording projects with Gary Thomas, Eddie Thomas, Oliver Jones, among a few. Kochan's solo projects have included guest appearances by artists such as John Ambercrombie, Kenny Wheeler, and Michael Donato. ~ Diana Potts