Bryan Zive and his band, "Kol Echad" (translated to English as "One Voice") brings a new unique style to the Reform Jewish movement. They have performed in various synagogues, camp institutes, Jewish Community Centers and Hillels across the United States.

Bryan began composing music in his late teens and has continued to produce contemporary musical interpretations of liturgy and Torah. His main goal is to combine people's love for music and Judaism to form an incredible spiritual foundation. He uses his music to set the mood for adults and children alike, merging traditional liturgy, Jewish themes and modern contemporary music to help them become more connected with their Jewish identities. His style has been compared to music composed by artists such as James Taylor, Ben Folds and Dashboard Confessional. "Kol Echad" began performing and leading prayer services in 2003 and have lead concerts or services in cities such as Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Columbus and San Francisco. Bryan has also opened for the Rick Recht Band and has performed with other Jewish musicians such as Dan Nichols, Mah Tovu, Danny Maseng and Rabbi Joe Black. In addition, Bryan has been the Head Songleader and Music Director at URJ Camp Newman-Swig and Goldman Union Camp Institute.

"Shabbat Same'ach", Bryan's first solo demo album that debuted in May 2003, consists of original liturgical melodies from Shabbat prayer services. "Mi Chamocha" and "V'ahavta" have become widely spread and are used in many regions throughout the United States, Canada and Israel. In June 2004, he released a five-song demo album, a collection of newly composed Jewish music that includes guest Jewish musicians Noam Katz and Marc Rossio. Songs such as "Angel" and "Hareiu" have already become hits and are currently used as normal repertoire in services and song sessions at camps and synagogues. Produced by Josh Nelson, Bryan and the band have completed production of their first full-length Jewish rock Album, "Its' No Dream", which features tracks such as "V'al Kulam, "Angel" and "Rock and Redeemer". It has been released and is on sale. You can purchase it by clicking the links below, or by visiting www.bryanzive.com and checking out our store! (read less)

Bryan Zive and his band, "Kol Echad" (translated to English as "One Voice") brings a new unique style to the Reform Jewish movement. They have performed in various synagogues, camp institutes, Jewish Community Centers and Hillels across the United States.

Bryan began composing music in his late teens and has continued to produce contemporary musical interpretations of liturgy and Torah. His main goal is to combine people's love for music and Judaism to form an incredible spiritual foundation.... (read more)