Isaiah Stewart plays drums, hand drums, percussion and all rhythm keyboards. Backing musicians include: Joshua Stewart: lead keyboards & keyboard solos; Terence Hansen: electric & acoustic guitars; James Stewart: alto & tenor saxophones; David Chisholm: trumpet solos; John Stewart: trumpet; Joe Chisholm: trombone; Berno Danylik: bass; and John Flanders: saxophone & flute solos.
Influences
In no particular order . . . Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan, Dave Weckl, Chick Corea, George Benson, Billy Cobham, Tom Scott, Spyro Gyra, Freddie Hubbard, David Sanborn, Eumir Deodato, Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, Incognito, Jamiroquai, Brand New Heavies, Rick Braun, Boney James, Jeff Lorber, Jean-Luc Ponty, Herb Alpert, Chuck Mangione, Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Miles Davis, Tom Browne, Ramsey Lewis, Earth Wind & Fire, Ohio Players, Average White Band, Stevie Wonder, Brecker Bros, Crusaders, Fattburger, Chicago, Sergio Mendes, Alphonse Mouzon, Tony Williams, Lenny White, Return to Forever, Al Jarreau, Richard Elliot, Down to the Bone, Tom Coster, Lonnie Liston Smith, The Headhunters, Al Dimeola, Curtis Mayfield, The Ventures, Dennis Chambers, Four 80 East, LTJ Bukem, Casiopea, Jeff Golub, Akira Jimbo, Pockets, Brian Culbertson, The Rippingtons, Urban Knights, Dave Gruisin, Allan Holdsworth, George Duke, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Pharrell, Tribe Called Quest, Brothers Johnson, The Gap Band, Quincy Jones, Dream Theatre, Rush, Korn, Metallica, The Beatles, Prince, Cameo, Kool & The Gang, Con Funk Shun, Dazz Band, Slave, The Time, Morris Day, Ready For the World, Zapp and Roger, Gino Vannelli, Sade, Duran Duran, Tears For Fears, Scritti Politti . . . and on and on.
Sounds Like
Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan, Dave Weckl, Chick Corea, George Benson, Billy Cobham, Tom Scott, Spyro Gyra, Freddie Hubbard, David Sanborn, Eumir Deodato, Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, Incognito, Jamiroquai, Brand New Heavies, Rick Braun, Boney James, Jeff Lorber, Jean-Luc Ponty, Herb Alpert, Chuck Mangione, Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Miles Davis, Tom Browne, Ramsey Lewis, Earth Wind & Fire, Ohio Players, Average White Band, Stevie Wonder, Brecker Bros, Crusaders, Fattburger, Chicago, Sergio Mendes, Alphonse Mouzon, Tony Williams, Lenny White, Return to Forever, Al Jarreau, Richard Elliot, Down to the Bone, Tom Coster, Lonnie Liston Smith, The Headhunters, Al Dimeola, Curtis Mayfield, Dennis Chambers, Four 80 East, LTJ Bukem, Casiopea, Jeff Golub, Akira Jimbo, Pockets, Brian Culbertson, The Rippingtons, Urban Knights, Dave Gruisin, Allan Holdsworth, George Duke, Pharrell, Tribe Called Quest, Brothers Johnson, The Gap Band, Quincy Jones, Prince, Cameo, Kool & The Gang, Con Funk Shun, Dazz Band, Slave, The Time, Morris Day, Ready For the World, Zapp and Roger, etc. (Some of these artists are vocalists and I am an instrumentalist, but we share similar sounds musically.)
Formerly of Los Angeles, Isaiah Stewart is a drummer/composer whose explosive original music unites the worlds of jazz, funk, rock, r&b and hip-hop into a powerful musical experience . . .
He has released two albums: URBAN PLAYGROUND (2005) and LIFE GAMES (2000) . . .
Songs from both CDs are routinely played on thousands of Internet radio stations and have been downloaded by approximately 400,000 listeners worldwide . . .
Isaiah has performed in many of the same L.A. jazz clubs as Kenny G, Robben Ford, Richard Elliot, Jeff Lorber, Tom Scott, Freddie Hubbard, Tom Browne, Alphonse Mouzon and Adam Holzman . . .
In addition, he has studied drums with many of the world's leading players, including Steve Gadd, Billy Cobham, Tony Williams, Dave Weckl, Dennis Chambers, Terry Bozzio, Mike Portnoy, Virgil Donati and Steve Smith . . .
Isaiah has also completed drum session work for numerous television commercials and film scores.
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What's happnin', Ike!!?? Just droppiin thru to say whas'uuuup...I know the new album gots to be developin' very lovely!! '09 comin' soon!!! HOLLAAAAA!!!
Aight!! That's whas'sup, Ike!! Yea, all is well here... Hope things are flowin' smoove for you... Oh yea...You KNOW I can't wait to hear it... Anticipatin' that album. I know you gon' bless us with hot joints!!
