"John Koozin and the Neighborhood” is Koozin’s project as a bandleader, featuring some of his closest mentors and peers. Covering the Great American Songbook, jazz standards, Hymns, and Film Music, this group is inspired by the works of his mentors and friends, as well as his own experiences teaching and living in Sunnyside, Queens. The album, "John Koozin and the Neighborhood" released on all platforms this past February.
 

Jasper Dutz- woodwinds

Dave Glasser- saxophone

Brandon Choi- trumpet

Robbie Lee- vocals

Caili O' Doherty- piano

John Koozin-bass

Matt Wilson- drums