Description
Testimonials
". . .yet it is Steen himself who most amazes with lyricism that belies his young age. [First Move ] is a delightful effort on the part of a musician who we are bound to hear more from." -Michael Stephans, L.A. Jazz Scene
". . .a giant of the not too distant future. Steen is a young, limber bassist whose works sparkled with fresh ideas." -Leonard Feather, Los Angeles Times
"The Larry Steen World Jazz Ensemble", a well-rehearsed and colorful group, which is both funky and explorative, is carving out its own unique niche." -Scott Yanow, Music Connection
Tracks
1) Matu
2) Seven Come Five (Porque no puedo bailar a esta?)
3) Torino
4) Salif Meets Ralph
5) First Move
6) Break the Ice
7) Quiet Dignity
8) Nigerian Dream
9) Il Bacio ("The Kiss")
10) Maybe We Should...
11) The Question of Forever
Artist Profile
"A giant of the not-too-distant future" declared the distinguished, late jazz critic Leonard Feather of bassist/composer/producer Larry Steen. In 1988, Steen won the International Society of Bassists' Jazz Competition after completing a Bachelor of Music degree (Magna Cum Laude) in Studio Music and Jazz from the University of Miami in Florida and attending the world renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston. Since then, he has received a Master of Fine Arts degree in Jazz and Afro-American Music from the California Institute of the Arts (CALARTS) and has toured, performed and recorded with artists that include Mel Torme, Ella Fitzgerald, Barry Manilow, Melissa Manchester, Engelbert Humperdinck, Stevie Wonder, Billy Eckstine, Jon Hendricks, Mose Allison, Jimmy Buffet and the Coasters. He has also recorded extensively for film, television and radio, and on CDs which include his own debut world-jazz release, First Move. The ASCAP award-winning recording features jazz luminaries Ernie Watts, Dave Weckl, Otmaro Ruiz, Bill Cunliffe and Jeff Beal and is available through City Hall Records (distribution). Jimmy Haslip of the Yellowjackets was the executive producer.
Credits
�1996 Larry Steen (Neets Music)
Label Name: LMS Records
Executive Producer: Jimmy Halsip
Ernie Watts: Saxes
Dave Weckl: Drums
Otmaro Ruiz and Bill Cunliffe: Piano and Keyboards
Jeff Beal: Trumpet and Flugelhorn
...and many others