“Ed Zuccollo is, in my honest opinion, one of the true masters of analogue synthesis. Not only is he technically astounding, his musicality and musical signature is second to none. When you’ve had a trip to ‘Planet Ed’ you will never want to leave!”
Introducing New Zealand based keyboardist and producer, Ed Zuccollo. Ed is the keys player for KITA, produces electronic music under the alias Zuke, and has done session recording and performing for artists Troy Kingi, Trinity Roots, The Black Seeds, Rhian Sheehan, L.A.B., Hollie Smith & OPIUO. Ed’s distinct sound, coupled with his knowledge and experience of vintage keyboard instruments, synthesisers and effects make him versatile and unique in the performance and session recording industry.
As well as performing in bands and as a solo act, Ed has designed multiple courses on electronic music production and recording. He has also taught various workshops and masterclasses, educating on performing live and as a session player, as well as presentations on the history, design and sound of the classic Minimoog synthesizer.
In Ed’s solo shows, you’ll be taken on your own personal journey through music he creates live and in his studio, whether it’s a deep immersive sound journey or an eclectic mix of beats, bass and beautiful atmospherics. Ed has a relaxed and charming demeanour, occsaionally interspersing entertaining chat throughout his sets, while his undeniable skill on the 70s Minimoog synthesizer is a pleasure to watch. He will use either a DJ setup to bring you the music he has crafted in his studio, a variety of rare and wonderful keyboard instruments to perform live or some combination of the two, with the ultimate aim of guiding the listener into a meaningful personal experience.
“Ed is incredibly sensitive to musical synergy ... has a great ear for many genres of music [and an] insatiable quest for sonic quality”
“In an increasingly saturated music market, it’s increasingly difficult to stand out. Ed’s shows stand out as a musical experience on a planet of their own.”
“... his insane musicality and intuitive understanding of synthesizers is nothing short of astonishing.”
“[Ed has a] reputation as an outstanding musician, synthesist and all round talented guy - [a] creative genius”