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steve silverstein

Professional drumset artist and educator

About Me

Steve Silverstein has been playing drums for more than 50 years and has been playing professionally for over 40. From 13 - 15 years old, he attended the Berklee College of Music for private drum instruction, studying under the guidance of Keith Copeland. While a student at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst, he played in jazz ensembles led by Max Roach, Archie Shepp and Vishnu Wood. Over the years he has performed both in the US and abroad with jazz artists Harry Allen, Carmen Bradford, Bunky Green, Bobby Watson, Joshua Breakstone, Ben Tucker, Matt Savage, the Phil Morrison trio, the Artie Shaw Orchestra, as well as various members from the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra . Internationally he has performed in the Far East, Central America, and the Carribean. In the US he has performed at such notable venues as Birdland, Blue Note, Dizzy's and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He has been an active educator since 1992. From 1992 - 1998 he served on the faculty in the jazz department at the University of North Florida. Upon his return to Boston in 2000, he served on the Jazz faculty at the Rivers School Conservatory, taught in the Natick Public Schools Instrumental Music program, and maintained a private teaching practice. For many years he was a member of the International Association of Jazz Educators and was a Bosphorus Cymbals artist. He and his wife have recently relocated to Venice, Florida where he continues his musical pursuits as an active freelance artist and educator. He holds a B.A. degree in Economics from the University of Massachusetts - Amherst, as well as a Masters in Business Administration from Babson College. For further information please contact Steve Silverstein at; email: [email protected] phone: 617-694-3086 mailing address: 1010 Kings Court Venice, Fl 34293