Violinist.
Cykman (1921-1994) was a child prodigy, making his debut as a violinist in 1930 (at age 9, but for promotional purposes, a year was shaved from his birth date). Despite his classical roots, as a working session musician, Cykman was often heard on jazz recordings, including those of organist
Shirley Scott, trumpeter
Freddie Hubbard,
Billie Holiday, and saxophonist
Grover Washington, as well as
Judy Collins (1975's Judith), composer
Don Sebesky and
Rupert Holmes (in his 1974 debut album, Widescreen).