Stuart Steinhart Cd- Edification - Stuart Steinhart Basses,Keys,Programming/ Vinnie Colaiuta- Drums/ Don Grusin- Piano, Keys/Luis Conte- percussion/ Tom Scott- saxophones/ Nura- vocals/ David Blamires- Vocals / special guests trk 6 - Randy Cooke- Drums/Ashley Steinhart- Vocals. Recorded and
Mixed by Don Murray/ Mastered by Bob Ludwig.
Influences
Pat Metheny, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Gustav Mahler, Mozart, J.S.bach, Beethoven, Jimmy Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Charlie Parker, Bill Evans, Art tatum, Bud Powell, Rickie Lee Jones, Joni Mitchel, David Foster, Earth Wind and Fire, Patti Labelle, Stevie Wonder, Rush, Papa Weimba, Peter Gabriel, Manu Katche, Four Play, Yellow Jackets , BB king, Dr. John, Toninho Horta, Tom Jobim, Dori Caymmi, Toots Thielmans, Bill Laswell, Cachao, Monk, George Benson, Tom Scott, David Sanborn, Marcus Miller, Ray Brown, Paul Chambers, Jaco, Ron Carter, Steve Swallow, Jeff Berlin, Jack Dejohnette, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Debussy, Brahms, Wayne Shorter, Joe henderson, Scott Lafaro, Wes Montgomery, Lee Ritinour, Larry Carlton, Vinnie Colauita, Betty Carter, Don and Dave Grusin, Charlie Hayden, Luis Conte, Led Zeplin, Journey, Gerry Mulligan, Vince Guraldi, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Micheal Brecker, The Beatles, Weather Report, Gorden Lightfoot, Alan Berg, Schubert, James Jamerson, Afro Celt, Steve Gadd, Micheal Landu, Mike Stern, Micheal Manring, Micheal Hedges, Jim Croce, Burt Bacharach, The four tops and many many more..........
Rapidly becoming known as “one of the most exciting bassist to hit our music scene today,” this accomplished Bassist, prolific Composer and inimitable Soloist with his own unique style and sound is leaving his audiences breathless with the skillfulness in which he expresses incredible depth and emotional sensitivity, together with his ability to create an “audible illusion” with his instrument is nothing like we’ve ever heard before, performed on a bass.
With a strong background in the study of music, theory and history, together with a personal passion for practice and creative musical experimentation, Stuart has successfully cultivated his own musical style like a fine vintage wine.
Having spent much of the past 25 years Producing, Arranging, Recording and Performing with many top Canadian artists, Stuart decided it was time to concentrate on his own musical career. With the right time and opportunity presenting itself, Stuart set out to recruit just a few of the many musicians he admired. “When the world is your oyster, choosing the right combination of pearls to string together from the endless supply in the sea of musicianship, was one of the hardest choices I’ve made to date Stuart says”.
The result - his debut CD entitled “Edification” with an all-star line up of musicians Vinnie Colaiuta on Drums, Don Grusin on Piano/Keys, Tom Scott on Saxophone, Luis Conte on Percussion, David Blamires & Nura on Vocals.
This wonderful collection of 14 original compositions showcasing Stuart’s many diverse talents, not forgetting his incredible ability to take the sounds of bass into “audibly illusive realms,” takes you from beginning to the end on a seamless journey of exploration into the many facets of Jazz. From the smooth grooves of “Edification”, “Same City” and “Elegance”, to the beautiful ballads of “Al”, “Always There” and “November” to more scenic, epic pieces like “The Dream”, “Soar” and “Blackout”, this well written, well executed album is a wonderful example of great musicianship and compositions.
Poised to attracted national and international attention watch for its release in 2007.
Thanks for adding me stuart, and thanks for your comment! I really appreciate it, I am delighted to have you as a friend! I enjoyed the music and your bass playing on yourspace, I like it! Yuichi Akita
Welcome Stuart! Thanx for the nice words man,i really appreciate this! Al is my favorite,beatiful playing and Sound!Can U give me one of those F-Basses?I mean,there plenty of them over there in Canada! Take Care! Igor
Congrats on the new CD!!! I'll be ordering today! I hope all is well with you guys and that life is treating you well. I don't get up your way very often, and then only for a day or so and no time to visit. I've got to change that! I sure miss those gigs at the old Nottawasaga. I was listening to an old tape just the other day. And the buffet table as well!! What was not to love?? Say hi to Alison and Diana (Nura, of course)
Hi Daddyo!! how is everything?! Wuts new and exciting?! Hows home. Do u miss me yet?! haha!! I will be home next week sometime! hope ur doing good! big hugs and kisses! ash
Thanks for the kind invitation... I really enjoyed yor music and great pleasure to stop here at your page. Happy about connection... Stay Well and keep in safety those F Basses :) !!! CK
Really digging the melodies and arrangements here man...oh, and bass playing is great too :-)...thanks for the add hookin' me up to your site...I'm sure I'll hear about you at the CDN smoothjazz awards!
I am so happy we had a chance to finally meet. Awesome to be able to be at two gigs and experience the music live. You sure know how to make that bass sing....pure magic! It was a wonderful adventure and I look forward to the next time. Love, Cynthia
