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MUSICIAN Born: 1963

Steve Shapiro

Vibraphonist and composer Steve Shapiro has recorded with such diverse artists as Steely Dan, Ornette Coleman, Phil Collins, Spyro Gyra, Regina Belle and They Might Be Giants. Shapiro is also an accomplished producer and arranger whose work has appeared in hundreds of television and film projects. In addition to having performed with the likes of Curtis Fuller, Jimmy Heath, and Marc Johnson, Shapiro has also notably collaborated with Nashville guitarist Pat Bergeson (Bill Evans, Chet Atkins, Bill Frisell, Lyle Lovett, Alison Krauss), with whom he has released three CDs, including BACKWARD COMPATIBLE (Apria Records) in 2009. Before moving to New York City in 1985, Steve grew up in Connecticut and was a member of an award-winning high school ensemble that produced many fine musicians (including pianist Brad Mehldau)

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Solomental

By STEVE SHAPIRO

Label: Solidtone
Released: 2015

ARTICLE: JAZZ NEAR ME March 3, 2015

The Third Annual World Vibes Congress Creates Waves in Asbury Park

By GLORIA KROLAK

Another epic gathering of vibraphone players was uncorked and, like Champagne on New Year's Eve, this bubbly was not staying in the bottle. Part of the Third World Vibes Congress, the jam exploded at the packed Langosta Lounge and Restaurant on Asbury Park's boardwalk early in January. Pairs of vibes players, many of whom had never ...

NEWS: EVENT December 11, 2013

Good Vibes To Take Place At First Annual Vibraphone Congress In Asbury Park, NJ

Vibraphonist Tony Miceli has been making a big splash with his recent international gigs, recordings, master classes, workshops, and internet vibes website, and on-line classes with many of the great contemporary vibes players. A dedicated musician, he seems intent on bringing to the vibraphone the kind of visibility and instructional opportunities that are more common for ...
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Backward Compatible

By STEVE SHAPIRO

Label: Apria Records
Released: 2009

TRACK OF THE DAY November 1, 2009

Early

Album: Backward Compatible
By STEVE SHAPIRO
Label: Apria Records
Released: 2009
Duration: 6:05

NEWS: RECORDING October 5, 2009

CD Release: "Backward Compatible" by Steve Shapiro & Pat Bergeson, Featuring Vocalist Annie Sellick

New York vibist Steve Shapiro and Nashville guitarist have released their third recording, Backward Compatible, on the Apria label. Also joining them once again is the fine jazz vocalist Annie Sellick. Respected studio musicians, Steve Shapiro & Pat Bergeson have worked with artists such as: Alison Krauss, Madeleine Peyroux, Steely Dan, Bill Frisell, Lyle Lovett, Bill ...
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TRACK OF THE DAY October 5, 2009

Scary Americans

Album: Backward Compatible
By STEVE SHAPIRO
Label: Apria Records
Released: 2009
Duration: 5:08

ARTICLE: PROFILE September 30, 2009

Jazz Honors The Beatles

By MICHAEL RICCI

When The Beatles first emerged at the forefront of The British Invasion, few could have predicted the impact they'd have beyond the world of rock and pop. Early albums, and songs like “Love Me Do," “She Loves You" and “I Want to Hold Your Hand," were hardly the grist for something more. But by ...

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