Daniel Hicks is a pianist, composer, and producer originally from Indianapolis with 6+ years of professional experience. An in-demand sideman, Daniel has had the opportunity to work with legendary Indianapolis based musicians such as Rob Dixon (Mike Clark, Charlie Hunter), Tony Cheeseborough (The Ohio Players), Goldie Ingram, Wendy Reed, Brenda Williams, and Sandy Lomax.

Daniel is ⅓ of the modern Jazz/Funk Trio, the “Northside Exchange'' with Joseph Filipow and Darnell Perkins. The Northside Exchange co-headlined the Inaugural Carmel Indiana Jazz Fest in 2023, and has also been featured on Fox 59 News’ “Indy Now” television program. In September 2023, he performed at Indy Jazz fest 2023 with Goldie Ingram and the Indy Jazz Fest Legacy Band (featuring an all star cast of Steve Allee, Derrick Gardner, Rob Dixon, Jonathan Wood, and Richard Sleepy Floyd).