Drummer, Composer, Bandleader
"As a bassist who has worked with Al Foster, Bill Stewart, and Brian Blade, I am in a unique position of being able to judge the talents of rhythm section players. David Sirkis is one of the most gifted musicians I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He goes above and beyond the call, like Al, Bill and Brian”.
(Doug Weiss)
About
David Sirkis is a drummer, composer, and bandleader based in New York City, where he has quickly become an in-demand presence on the jazz scene, known for his versatility and distinctive approach to rhythm. His work blends modern jazz with Middle Eastern rhythmic elements, shaping a sound that is both rooted in tradition and forward-looking.
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He has performed alongside internationally recognized artists including Gilad Hekselman, Tivon Pennicott, Joe Martin, George Braith, and Jon Davis, among others.
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As both a bandleader and co-bandleader, Sirkis has released three projects: "When It All Starts," his debut as a leader; "Qamar Al-Din" with his band Komradin; and "Look Up!" (2026), featuring leading voices from the NYC jazz scene.
He has performed at international festivals including the Red Sea Jazz Festival and the London EFG Jazz Festival, and at venues such as the Jazz Gallery, Smalls Jazz Club, Mezzrow, and Ornithology Jazz Club.
Upcoming Concerts
July 1st | Alexandra Ridout Quartet | Close up
July 2nd | Yuval Amihai Trio | ABC Beer
July 3rd | Rotem Sivan Trio | Lalaon
July 5th | Yuval Amihai Trio | C&B
July 6th | George Braith Quartet | Rego Park Social Center
July 6th | Alexandra Ridout Quartet | Ornithology Jazz Club
July 7th | Max Bessasen Trio | Sugar Monk
July 12th | Yuval Amihai Trio | C&B
July 12th | George Braith Quartet | Cafe Ornithology
July 15th | Jon Davis Trio | Ornithology Jazz Club
July 16th | Yuval Amihai Trio | ABC Beer
July 18th | Alexandra Ridout Quartet | The Jazz Gallery
July 19th | Yuval Amihai Trio | C&B
July 23rd | Hillai Govreen Quartet | Ornithology Jazz Club
July 24th | Xavier Kim Trio | NIghtclub 101
July 25th | George Braith Trio | Staten Island
July 26th | Yuval Amihai Trio | C&B
July 30th | Vinicius Gomes Quartet | Cafe Ornithology
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August 2nd | Yuval Amihai Trio | C&B
August 3rd | George Braith Quartet | Rego Park Social Center
August 7th | Guy Mintus Trio | Bryant Park Summer Stage
August 9th | Yuval Amihai Trio | C&B
August 9th | George Braith Quartet | Cafe Ornithology
August 13th | Yuval Amihai Trio | ABC Beer
August 16th | Yuval Amihai Trio | C&B
August 16th | Guy Mintus Trio | Hopewell Vineyard, New Jersey
August 17th | Alexandra Ridout Quartet | Vortex, London
August 18th | Alexandra Ridout Quartet | Galicia Jazz Festival, Spain
August 24th | Yuval Drabkin Quartet | Amama, Tel Aviv
August 25th | David Sirkis Quartet | Amama, Tel Aviv
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September 2nd | David Sirkis Trio | Kissa, Tel Aviv
September 8th | Rotem Sivan Trio | Zig Zag Jazz Club, Berlin
September 9th | Rotem Sivan Trio | Jazzclub Unterfahrt, Munich
September 10th | Rotem Sivan Trio | BIX Jazzclub, Stuttgart
September 12th | Rotem Sivan Trio | Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London
September 15th | Rotem Sivan Trio | Sunset-Sunside, Paris
September 16th | Rotem Sivan Trio | Nica Jazz, Hamburg
September 20th | Yuval Amihai Trio | C&B
September 24th | Alexandra Ridout Quartet | Sam First, Los Angeles
September 25th | Alexandra Ridout Quartet | Mr. Tipples, San Francisco
September 26th | Alexandra Ridout Quartet | Maxan Jazz, Las Vegas
September 27th | Alexandra Ridout Quartet | Liberatto, Paso Robles
September 30th | David Sirkis Quartet | Ornithology Jazz Club
October 1st | Alexandra Ridout Quartet | Smalls Jazz Club
Videos
David Sirkis Quartet Feat. Vinicius Gomes, Gabriel Chakarji, Dan Montgomery
(Recorded at the Jazz Gallery)
David Sirkis Quartet Feat. Gilad Hekselman, Julian Sure, Massimo Biolcati
(Recorded at Ornithology Jazz Club)
David Sirkis Quartet Feat. Vinicius Gomes, Gabriel Chakarji, Dan Montgomery
(Recorded at the Jazz Gallery)
New Release
'Look Up!' (2026)
Credits:
David Sirkis | Drums, Compositions, Arrangements
Vinicius Gomes | Guitar
Gabriel Chakarji | Piano
Dan Montgomery | Bass
Recorded at The Jazz Gallery NYC by Andrew High
Mixed and Mastered by Andrew High
