08/04/2026
I am deeply saddened to hear of David Z.'s passing.
I didn’t know David well, but I was fortunate to have a couple of memorable and enjoyable conversations with him over the years—once during a session at MasterMix Studios and later at Bunkers in downtown Minneapolis while recording St. Paul Peterson "Live at Bunkers" concert, an event I was honored to assist with. The photos below are from that evening.
I was a great admirer of David’s vast and extraordinary body of work, especially the many projects that included musician friends of mine. His talent, creativity, and unmistakable musical spirit touched countless artists and listeners.
David may be gone, but the music remains—and through it, so does a part of him.
My heart goes out to Bobby 'Z' Rivkin, the entire Rivkin family, and the many friends, musicians, and colleagues whose lives were touched by David’s work and presence. May you find comfort, strength, and peace during this profoundly difficult time.
