“Let the Beauty of What You Love Be What You Do.” – Rumi.
My intent is to express distinctly with clarity and beauty through music.
To that end I play only with musicians whose music and purpose embody those same ideals.
You will find many of their names listed in my biographical information, more importantly you will find them creating with me on my CDs as I create with them on their work.
I will not dilute or compromise my music for material gain. I seek to remain
pure in my creations. Expressionistic Music is My Way in Life.
Influences
Debussy, Ravel, Herbie Hancock, Joe Zawinal, Wayne Shorter, John Taylor, Wes Montgomery, ECM records, Ralph Towner, Eberhard Weber, Clause Ogerman, Florian Ross, Kenny Wheeler, John Abercrombie, Pat Martino, Jim Hall, Bob Meashey, John Swana, Dave Liebman, Chick Corea, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Roy Buchannan, Holst, Delius, Baber, Ives, Jimmy Smith, Groove Holmes, Don Patterson, Paul Desmond, Jao Gilberto, Egberto Gismonti, Art Lande, Walter Carlos, Wendy Carlos, Scotty Moore, Oregon, Andrew Hill, Bobo Stenson, Maria Schneider,
Gil Evans, Antonio Carlos Jobim
Hi! I'm Steve Giordano, a jazz guitarist from Philadelphia,PA. I also compose and teach private and/or master class/workshops to serious minded musicians who must possess a sense of humor. Hmm? Is that an oxymoron? I am a recording artist and have recorded on several labels - Muse (1980) "Daybreak" and recently Criss Cross with trumpet great, John Swana "The Feeling's Mutual". I have toured several countries, most recently Italy, Sicily and Spain in various jazz ensembles.
My music encompasses progressive jazz, impressionistic jazz, traditional jazz, electronic music, and free improvisation - not to be confused with avant guarde, which I thoroughly despise! My musical philosophy is based on musical discretion which of course expands with evolution but never to the point of losing touch with musical values.
Current Projects:
1) Spacetet - my main band - playing original compositions and harmonically expanded jazz standards. I would call this interactive band's music "impressionistic jazz".
Personal:
Bob Meashey - trumpet/flugle horn
Peter Cobb - alto sax
Brian Howell - basses
John Mosemann - drums/percussion
Steve Giordano guitars
2) Symbiosis a free improvisation group (see sound clip from Scenic Journey)
3) various quartets, trios, and duos composed from this list of musicians:
Eric Dutko - guitar
Scott Sherwood - guitar
John Swana - trumpet/EVI
Joe Mullen - drums
Brian Howell - bass
John Mosemann - drums
Dave Posmontier - organ
George Mesterhazy - organ
Tony Micelli - vibes
Kelly Meashey - vocal
Peter Cobb - alto sax
John Blake - violin
Kevin MacConnell - bass
Mike Cosden - guitar
My hope in using Myspace is to network with musicians and fans of music and also to open up discussions about music and art in general.
I will never sell out or dilute my art for monetary purposes.
I also like to write articles about music from several perspectives including the audience's.
Feel free to contact me about anything...
Steve Giordano
stevegiordano.com
Heartfelt greetings Steve !I am greatly honoured to meet you and delighted to have this oppertunity to hear your wonderful music !'Suchness' is a beautiful Buddhist term which I feel describes the essence of your art !Your music is perfectly poised and self contained ,yet universal and natural, a rare combination indeed !Major Respect and many Blessings of Love and Light !James.
Steve, Good to hear back from you and, yeah, I didn't think the "journey" quote was you, although that is one of my favorite words! I guess we're the living example of the olde adage, "You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours!!" Ha!! Thanks for the "Dolphin Dance" clip. You're still finding stuff in those changes and what a masterpiece of a composition! Thae journey goes on...Peter P.
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