The Steve Carrington Group

The vibrant, full-bodied sound that emerges from Steve Carrington’s saxophone is at once old-school and avant-garde. From his childhood in East Baltimore to his tour of duty in the United States Army…from his dedicated musicianship, to his medical scholarship…Steve’s lifetime of varied experiences yield a signature musical style that is dynamic, powerful, and deeply spiritual. The depth of his interpretation, the confidence in his approach, and his rich expressive tone, all conspire to stir the soul.

Here’s how Chick Corea describes the experience of hearing the healer play. After inviting Steve to sit in on a recent performance at New York’s Blue Note, he said, “keep that big beautiful smile, and that big beautiful sound.”

Steve’s big smile and even bigger sound change the energy in any venue, from a low-key late night gig at The Fat Cat to an elegant early-evening concert in the Atrium at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Tonight we have special guest Cyrus Chestnut on piano. Here are some thoughts on his sound from the man himself…
"I like to construct melodies that tell stories, based on what I've seen, what I feel and what I hear," Chestnut explains. "If I can connect to what I'm playing, then I'll be able to share it. That's why you may think that some of what I do seems simple, but when you get into it, it's not as simple as you think." — Cyrus Chestnut

Steve Carrington on Alto & Tenor Saxophone

Cyrus Chestnut on Piano

Curtis Lundy on Bass

Greg Bandy on Drums