Multiple Grammy-nominated jazz composer and trombonist Steve Wiest is known world-wide for his fresh cutting edge writing as well as his extroverted virtuoso trombone playing. With a zeal for finding fresh ingredients for his muse, Steve is a true multi-genre persona. As a recording artist, composer-arranger, science fiction author, cartoonist, and educator Wiest is at...
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Steve Wiest and the North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band have been nominated for two Grammy Awards. The band was nominated in the Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album category for its Lab 2009 recording. Steve received a Best Instrumental Composition nomination for Ice-Nine, a track from the same album. Good luck, Steve!
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Steve Wiest recently released Out of the New featuring Steve on trombone, Fred Hamilton on guitar, Stefan Karlsson on piano, Lynn Seaton on bass, and Ed Soph on drums. Tracks: X&Y Seven Days Walk This Way Wake Me Up When September Ends Shiver It’s You I Like Defying Gravity In Your Honor In Your Honor...
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Jim Pugh was recently sighted playing with Eijiro Nakagawa at the University of North Texas in Denton. This duo has taken the trombone world by storm; if you haven’t heard them, be sure to purchase one of their CDs or catch a live concert. During their stint in North Texas, they had the luxury of...
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Recently, Steve Wiest performed a concert with Dave Bayles (drums), Dan Trudell (piano), and Charles Ledvina (bass). Taking inspiration from artists such as Maroon 5, the Foo Fighters, Cold Play, and the all-time wicked Fred M. Rogers, Steve showed his originality by creating new works for small group. You might not recognize the tunes initially,...
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Edwards Performing Artist and Maynard Ferguson alum Steve Wiest has just released Excalibur. This CD consists of eight big band charts written and/or arranged by Steve. It’s a remarkable recording in every way — a breath of fresh air for the genre. Steve hand-picked the musicians for this project. The trombonists are Paul McKee (lead),...
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Ok, so I am a little overwhelmed at today’s show. The number of musicians in NYC is overwhelming. Music is everywhere and the quality of music has never been better. Edwards artists David Taylor, Ray Vega, Phil Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Steve Wiest, Paul Tynan, Christian Scott, Jim Pugh, and Darren Kramer are here. Paul Tynan...
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By Steve Wiest On May 4-6, 2003, a residency with jazz trombone great Slide Hampton took place at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Sponsored in part by a grant from the UW-Whitewater Administration and Edwards Instruments, the workshop was held in honor of Slide’s contribution as a trombonist, composer/arranger, and mentor. As part of the event,...
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Christan Griego interviewed Steve Wiest soon after he joined the Edwards Team. Christan Griego: When you first walked into the Edwards Pro Stop what was your first impression? Steve Wiest: I think the first thing anybody notices are the wall-to-ceiling trombone bells and slides on display. I had never been in a place with such...
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