Steve Hirsh - Drumset Composer and Improviser

Photo courtesy of Peter Gannushkin

Steve Hirsh composes music on the drumset. His music is created in real-time, on the bandstand. This music cannot be defined, limited or categorized by genre. It is a process for creating that draws from all the influences of all the players. Among the musicians he has performed and recorded with are Daniel Carter, George Cartwright, Ellen Christi, Rick Countryman, Art Edmaiston, Douglas Ewart, Gabby Fluke-Mogul, Chad Fowler, Joel Futterman, Sally Gates, Alex Greene, Nathan Hanson, Brad Holden, Matt Hollenberg, Kelley Hurt, Colson Jimenez, Matt Lavelle, Babatunde Lea, Ike Levin, Ra Kalam Bob Moses, Christopher Parker, William Parker, Ivo Perelman, Mara Rosenbloom, Dave Sewelson, Matthew Shipp, Luke Stewart, Dick Studer, Steve Swell, Donald Washington, Khari Wynne, Eri Yamamoto, Zoh Amba.

Based in Minnesota, Steve plays regularly in New York City, around the U.S., and collaborates with musicians around the world.

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Coming Up

Phosphene - new album by Sally Gates/Steve Hirsh/Daniel Carter - available for pre-order on Sept. 6, at Mahakala Music

CD release celebrations and Minnesota tourlette

* 210 Gallery and Art Center, Sandstone, MN Oct. 6 Info

* Berlin - Minneapolis Oct. 7 Info

News

Out On A Limb - new CD by Steve Hirsh, Steve Swell, Jim Clouse, William Parker on Soul City Sounds

“BOTTOM LINE: The cover of Out on a Limb describes the music to a T. Abstract. Multi-faceted. Colorful. Structured. Free flowing. Textured. Expressive. Challenging. Thought-provoking. Whether it’s visual or musical, those terms define the essence of compelling pieces of art, of which this recording is one.”

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