David Z

We think Z is one of the best producers on the planet.

David Z, also known as David Rivkin, is an award-winning producer, engineer, mixer, and writer who has an ability, as well as a knack, for finding and developing independent, cutting-edge artists into hugely impactful stars. Whether it be with Prince on "Purple Rain," the Fine Young Cannibals on "The Raw and the Cooked," Jonny Lang's "Lie to Me," Kenny Wayne Shepherd on "Ledbetter Heights," or Big Head Todd & the Monsters' "Sister Sweetly," all had their careers take off by their early work with David.

Currently based in Nashville, TN, David has honed his craft through a wide variety of projects and genres, ranging from Storyville to Frank Black to Buddy Guy to Leo Kottke to Gov't Mule to Angelique Kidjo to his Grammy-winning work with Etta James. In addition, his interest in arranging and songwriting continues his co-writing experience early on with Gram Parsons, which everyone from Elvis Costello to Yo La Tengo has covered.

David Z has been busy recently finishing up the music/sound for an impending Rossington's Concert DVD, out soon on Sanctuary. In addition, he's been doing lots of demo work in Nashville with a variety of artists, soon to be an even easier proposition for him, as he's recently set up a new studio on Music Row!