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Steve Denny

An exquisitely emotive and versatile pianist, Steve Denny is an artist who creates indelible musical portraits through masterful virtuosity and touch; conveying the ethereal beauty of a ballad or channeling the ebullient swing of a heavy-hitting bebop tune.  Steve has applied his expansive versatility as a pianist, composer and educator to the realms of jazz, classical, r&b, gospel and beyond.  Steve was one of five finalists for the prestigious Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition in 2012 and 2015, and as a member of the University of Northern Colorado’s Lab Band I, was awarded “Outstanding Achievement by a Collegiate Big Band” by Downbeat Magazine in 2008. A pianist always game to expand his playing and ears, Steve has been heard on New Orleans-style funk gigs, cabaret performances, wedding receptions and everything in-between.  From playing keyboard and organ in gospel churches to serving as an accompanist and artistic director for plays, musicals and recitals across the United States, Steve brings a wealth of expertise to many formats.  In addition to his eponymous releases listed below, Steve is a featured sideman on Jon Sheckler’s Cityscapes and Monquez Pippen’s Fine By Me.

Interviews With Pianist Steve Denny and Singer Charlie Fox

by Steven Roby
August 25, 2023

This broadcast of Backstage Jazz features an interview with jazz pianist Steve Denny and multi-genre singer Charlie Fox. We'll also hear from Wayne Shorter, Gene Ammons, and Bria Skonberg. Steve Denny has applied his expansive versatility as a pianist, composer, and educator to the realms of jazz, classical, R&B, gospel, and beyond. He was ...

Songs of a Night

By Ryan Fourt

Label: Moddl Records
Released: 2022
Track listing: Little Miss P; The Heist, The Ladybug; The End of a Love Affair; Stomin' at the Savoy; Skylark; Pensativa; The Shadow of Your Smile; High Lonesome Road; Bread and Butter (Outro)

Life in New York

By Steve Denny

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2020
Track listing: Wig's Ears; August in June; Gramophology; All I Ask; Oona's Delight; Ellie; Standard Steve; Bergen Days; You Stepped Out of a Dream.

Life in the Basement

By Steve Denny

Label: Dazzle Recordings
Released: 2012
Track listing: Life in the Basement; Finn’s Sick; Berceuse in F# Minor; Silence, Exile and Cunning; Meddle; Dark Waters; Robot Parts; Orion Sunday; Stacie.

Ron Miles: Jazz Gentleman, Part 3

by Florence Wetzel
July 18, 2012

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3[Editor's Note: In Florence Wetzel's in-depth interview with Ron Miles, the Colorado-based trumpeter covers the rest of his releases, including an exclusive first look at his forthcoming album, Quiver (Enja, 2012), due out later this year.]Laughing Barrel AAJ: So next you have another Sterling Circle ...

Steve Denny Trio: Life in the Basement

by Florence Wetzel
April 22, 2012

The basement is a rich metaphor, with all sorts of literary and emotional connotations. In pianist Steve Denny's case, it represents a place for gestation and growth, a lair in which to hunker down and do one's work. Denny was born and raised in Denver, studied music at Loyola University in Chicago where he graduated summa ...