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Recording Artist Profile...

Chip Stephens

Born in Ashland, Ohio, in 1964, Chip is one of the best jazz artists of "generation x". A protegé of legendary pianist and cult figure Pat Pace of Akron, he is a veteran of the Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, and Maynard Ferguson bands. Now settled in Cleveland, he is part of a growing number of musicians demontrating that geography need not be destiny, namely that pianists far removed from the east coast can put together great trios and play convincing music. Possesing formidable technique, an advanced harmonic sense, and a restless mind, Chip's playing combines strength with whimsy and solidity with surprise.

Chip Stephens is an anxious, energetic, and uncommonly talented pianist and composer whose work displays an impressive command of a widely varied palette of compositional and improvisational styles. It will be interesting to follow his growth pattern as he assumes a leading role among pianists heading into the 21st century.

Azica Releases

BootcampAJD-72202
Chip Stephens, piano
Jeff Halsey, bass
Mark Gonder, drums
Bob Fraser, guitar

fields of my youthAJD-72209
Chip Stephens, piano
Featuring Artutro Sandoval

These and all other Azica jazz releases are featured in the Jazz Library.