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. Based in Minnesota, Steve tours nationally and collaborates with improvising musicians around the world. Among those he has worked with are Daniel Carter, William Parker, Dave Sewelson, Matthew Shipp, Eri Yamamoto, Steve Swell, Sally Gates, Matt Hollenberg, Zoh Amba, Ellen Christi, Luke Stewart and Joel Futterman. His collaborations with top free-jazz innovators have shaped a responsive, interactive style that anchors the ensembles with both rhythmic drive and creative color.
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Contact: steve@stevehirshdrums.com
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Steve Hirsh is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Now available: Root Causes, Steve Hirsh Trio with Eri Yamamoto and William Parker
"Whether driving the energy on "Gamuts" or engaging in an intimate duo with Yamamoto on the title track, Hirsh consistently provides thoughtful, sensitive accompaniment that elevates the ensemble's cohesion and depth. Root Causes is a testament to the power of deep listening and shared intuition—proof that sometimes the most compelling leadership comes from knowing exactly when to step back."
- Mark Corroto, All About Jazz
"Root Causes gives the trio an opportunity to continue the musical relationships they established in that group with four freely improvised pieces that grow organically into a glorious bouquet of interweaving sonic colors."
- Abe Goldstien, Papatamus Redux
Coming UP
Oct. 12: 210 Gallery and Art Center, Sandstone, MN: live recording session with Nathan Hanson
Nov. 4: Downtown Music Gallery, NYC, with Daniel Carter, Matt Lavelle and Hill Greene
Nov. 5: Recording session at Park West Studios, Brooklyn, NY, with Daniel Carter, Matt Lavelle and Hill Greene
Nov. 5: Aron's PLace, Brooklyn, NY, with Daniel Carter and Sally Gates
Nov. 6: Ibeam, Brooklyn, NY, with Dave Sewelson, Jeff Pearring and Hill Greene
Recordings:
Muscle Memory - Dave Sewelson, Steve Swell, Matthew Shipp, William Parker, Steve Hirsh
