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Steve Herberman
Jazz / Other / Swing

The only real democracy left is on the bandstand



Silver Spring, Maryland
United States

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Member Since12/22/2006
Band Websitewww.steveherberman.com
Influences George Van Eps, Lenny Breau, Jim Hall, Wes Montgomery, Ed Bickert, Joe Pass, Bill Evans, Kenny Barron, Brad Mehldau, Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, Max Roach, Art Blakey, Horace Silver
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Record LabelReach Music
Type of LabelIndie


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"Steve Herberman exhibits a vast harmonic palette involving uncommon stretches on the fretboard along with a real capacity to burn on fluent single note lines... His sheer command of the instrument puts one in mind of such jazz guitar masters as Joe Pass, Joe Diorio, Lenny Breau, and Gene Bertoncini. His nuanced touch, excellent tone, tasteful, even phrasing and fresh writing style, further elevates Herberman far above the pack of other talented Berklee grads...definitely worth checking out for fans of advanced jazz guitar."- Bill Milkowski, JazzTimes (05/07)

On Ideals: "Control is what Steve's talent(s) is all about. And, his devilish take on the classic standard “Will You Still Be Mine” will attest to this! More important is his guitar nuances, his feeling for the song, his overall interpretive cast on the American Songbook, his melodic line, his choice of jazz harmonies. This defines his massive talents. In this extensive CD project, there are an astonishing variety of straight ahead jazz ballads and up tempo song choices, delivered with immense sophistication. The power, quantity, and quality of Steve's effort here puts him in the category of those jazz players that one can only aspire to." George W Carroll, The Musicians' Ombudsman (11/08)

"(Herberman's) improvised lines roll out with subtle diversity in phrasing and above all, dynamic contract. His accompaniment (both of himself and his bandmates) is complimentary, exacting, and always stylish...Herberman continues to be one of the finest guitarists of his generation, and "Ideals" slots into an already notable, and hopefully long, celebrated discography". -Dave Major, All About Jazz 10/08

"Achieving a fresh and distinctive voice with guitar trio is no easy task but Steve Herberman, with Drew Gress and Mark Ferber, has done just that with the vibrant sounds on "Action:Reaction". -All About Jazz

"Each one of Steve's compositions has a mind of its own; all of this a major achievement for an album of original music. Steve's improvising is uniquely fresh with melodic ideas that twist and turn and perk your interest..." - Gene Bertoncini

Action:Reaction was listed among the top 45 jazz CD's of 2007 in Jazz Improv magazine.

About me: I'm a graduate of Berklee College Of Music ('88) Since then I've spent the last 18 years playing, writing and teaching. I've taught at Towson University (near Baltimore) since 1999 as adjunct jazz faculty and have done workshops at places like James Madison University, Duquesne University and Virginia Commonwealth University. I've written instructional material for Downbeat magazine as well as an ongoing column for Modern Guitars.com. I've also written many articles for Mel Bay's Guitar Sessions. I enjoy teaching a monthly online masterclass for www.mikesmasterclasses.com

I've had the pleasure of playing music with some legendary musicians like Jim Hall, Buster Williams, Steve LaSpina, Larry Willis, Gary Bartz, Jim Snidero and many others, and some of the top DC area players.

I've recorded and produced three cd's: Thoughtlines 2001, Action:Reaction 2006 and Ideals 2008.

CD's can be purchased from my website: www.steveherberman.com, cdbaby and digitally on I-Tunes, Emusic and Rhapsody.


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Gordon Guge

Gordon Guge



Nov 5 2009 3:08 AM

Steve,

Got home from work yesterday and Action : Reaction was waiting for me in the mail box.   Have been listening non-stop.  Ideals did the same for me.  Great compositions and wonderful playing by Drew and Mark as well.  This is really super clean jazz trio playing at it's best.  Thanks for all your compositions and contributions.  I enjoy reading your articles and interviews as well as your guidance and comments on the Jazz Guitar Forum.   You are a busy man and any and all acclaim which comes your way is certainly well deserved.  You are making legendary music and Jazz loves you for that!

Gordon
Matteo Patelli

Matteo Patelli



Nov 1 2009 5:54 PM

Hi Steve just here to give you regards and say that you're approach to the music is a great guide and inspiration looking forward to find a mine own... thanks for your lessons on mikesmasterclasses!
CARLO FILIPE

CARLO FILIPE



Sep 16 2009 12:17 PM

Thanks for company, Steve and all the best for you and your art!
Stanley James

Stanley James



Sep 12 2009 10:30 AM

 

thanks for the add
Augusto Di Tella

Augusto Di Tella



Sep 11 2009 11:40 PM

Steve:Thanks!!!!Have a great weekend.Augusto.

 



Augusto Di Tella

Augusto Di Tella



Sep 11 2009 7:18 PM

Steve:Thanks for the friendship and music.A guitar's hug from Buenos Aires.Augusto.


 

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Richie Kaye

Richie Kaye



Jul 4 2009 4:42 AM

Joy Mover, Singer/Songwriter

Joy Mover, Singer/Songwriter



Jun 24 2009 2:18 AM

Really beautiful, Steve...
Music to my ears:)

I wish you bliss! ~Joy
Dan Cohen

Dan Cohen



May 30 2009 6:18 AM

thanks for the kind word! it means alot to me comming from a player like you.
You sound great, realy nuce melodies!
keep on swingin'
dan
Lihoshva Vladimir

Lihoshva Vladimir



May 16 2009 4:06 PM

Thank you for friendship!
FINUCCIO

FINUCCIO



May 1 2009 3:53 AM

Hi Steve great sound and music.Salute from Argentina.
Luis
Matteo Patelli

Matteo Patelli



Apr 10 2009 5:05 PM

Hi Steve, have nice and jazzy easter holidays!

Matteo
Boris Kischkat

Boris Kischkat



Mar 29 2009 8:02 PM

Thanks for the friendship...
Your music and your playing was a big inspiration!
Alex Spradling

Alex Spradling



Mar 20 2009 11:50 PM

Steve

I finally got a chance to check out your new CD, its fantastic!!!
Ricardo Arroba

Ricardo Arroba



Mar 19 2009 1:54 AM

Hello Steve.
Congratulations,the best for you
Chris Galvan

Chris Galvan



Mar 6 2009 4:07 AM

Congratulations on the new album Steve! I wish you continued success
Maciej Wróbel

Maciej Wróbel



Feb 22 2009 9:44 PM

Hi,

Thanks for add me to your friendship.

Good music and playing!!

Best greetings from Poland - MW
Jeff Todd

Jeff Todd



Feb 14 2009 8:10 PM

Steve: what a nice surprise to see you on the cover of JJG. You certainly deserve it. What a great honor.
Gordon Guge

Gordon Guge



Feb 12 2009 3:45 AM

Just downloaded Ideals from iTunes and have been listening non-stop while driving back and forth to work. If I could play like you and your wonderful trio, I could die a peaceful man. Very, very nice.
Dave Lincoln

Dave Lincoln



Feb 8 2009 11:51 PM

Steve, congratulations on making the cover of "Just Jazz Guitar" magazine. It was a really great article. Keep up the great work. Best wishes to you.

Dave
Umberto Fiorentino

Umberto Fiorentino



Jan 26 2009 9:59 PM

Hi Steve, i have seen your videos, absolutely great!
Clear explanation and fantastic playing!
Ciao from Rome
Ricardo Arroba

Ricardo Arroba



Jan 10 2009 2:53 AM

Thank you Steve.You play very nice.
Vinicius Barros Guitar Jazz

Vinicius Barros Guitar Jazz



Dec 26 2008 8:30 PM

Hello friend. Telo is a pleasure as a friend! I really liked it the way they play! very good taste. congratulations! !
STAY WITH GOD
Vinicius Barros
L’Tanya Mari’

L’Tanya Mari’



Dec 24 2008 2:46 AM

happy-holidays

from L'Tanya
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