Behind the Band
Jun 21, 2025

Brad Vinikow: From global jazz festivals to the Rhythm Rebels

A look at Brad Vinikow’s journey from Yamaha consultant to globe-trotting performer and local favorite on keys with Rhythm Rebels.

Brad Vinikow: From global jazz festivals to the Rhythm Rebels

Brad Vinikow

Keyboards

Brad started playing piano at 9, joined his first band at 13 and has been writing, recording and performing on keyboards ever since.

As a music industry consultant for Yamaha Corporation, Brad worked one-on-one with industry legends such as Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Barry Manilow, Chick Corea and Dave Grusin among many others.

His numerous solo and band performances have delighted audiences in the US, England, Germany, Italy, Japan, Slovenia and Croatia. Highlights include performing at notable Jazz Festivals in Idyllwild, CA and Novi Sad, Serbia as well as 10 years at The House of Blues Sunday Gospel Brunch in Hollywood, Anaheim, San Diego and Las Vegas.

Brad recently released his first EP (https://bradvinikow.bandcamp.com) including the epic music video, Find Your Way, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbJPJ_xqkZM

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