Steve Kortyka
Musician / Composer / Educator
Looking at the Moon is Steve Kortyka's 3rd album as a leader. Venturing into new territories, this album features half of the songs in a larger ensemble formation (septet) and the other half in a quartet/quintet format. All original compositions/arrangements were by members of the group and feature impeccable musicianship by some of NYC's finest up and coming musicians.
Released September 25, 2019
Credits:
Steve Kortyka - Tenor Sax, Alto Sax
Alex Wintz - Guitar
Kaisa Maensivu - Bass
Joe Peri - Drums
Alex Clough, John Lander - Piano
Andrew Gould - Alto Sax
Dave Levy - Trumpet
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 'LOOKING AT THE MOON'
Wedding Song is Steve Kortyka's 2nd release as a leader and features 2 different quartets. Similar to the previous album the compositional approach is still contemporary jazz that is rooted in the tradition of experimentation. Marking his 4th year in New York, the evolution of his improvisatory style is becoming more and more apparent.
Released February 1, 2014
Credits:
On Tracks 2 and 3:
Billy Test - Piano
Daniel Foose - Bass
Allan Mednard - Drums
On Tracks 1, 4, 5, and 6
Brock Hempel - Piano
Sam Trapchak - Bass
Christian Coleman - Drums
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 'WEDDING SONG'
Steps Forward is Steve Kortyka's Debut Album as a Leader in NYC. It is a mix of standard jazz with modern compositional techniques that are sure to entertain one with a penchant for jazz. All arrangements were created from scratch and rehearsed as part of a kickstarter project which helped forge a musical pathway leading to countless collaborations that have transpired since moving to NYC.
Released September 25, 2012
Credits:
Justin Wert - Guitar
Chris Nolte - Bass
Darrell Green - Drums
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