Steve Myerson is a keyboardist influenced by the deep traditions of American music including Jazz, New Orleans, Folk, Stride, R&B, and Gospel. Steve is a talent high in demand for his versatility as both pianist and keyboardist.
Steve is currently on tour with The Stylistics, the legendary headliner 70’s soul group responsible for many hits including “Betcha By Golly Wow”, “You Are Everything”, and “You Make Me Feel Brand New”. For tour dates, visit their official website at www.thestylistics.org
Steve is currently on tour with The Stylistics, the legendary headliner 70’s soul group responsible for many hits including “Betcha By Golly Wow”, “You Are Everything”, and “You Make Me Feel Brand New”. For tour dates, visit their official website at www.thestylistics.org
Steve Myerson’s story begins in Philadelphia, where he attended University of the Arts (’99 Piano Performance) under the instruction of Trudy Pitts. He also studied with Jim Ridl, Andy Laverne, and Bill Charlap. While in Philly, Steve had the opportunity to perform with Grover Washington Jr., John Swana, Jimmy Bruno, Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble, bagpiper Rufus Harley, and local artists. After college, Steve landed his first big break playing keyboards with original Philadelphia soul group The Stylistics, touring from 1999-2001. He earned his Masters degree in Jazz Studies from William Paterson University (’03), studying with Harold Mabern and James Williams. James introduced Steve to Mulgrew Miller and Geoffrey Keezer, both whom he studied with privately. In 2005, Steve was selected to attend Ravinia Steans Institute, a prestigious composing and performance workshop for young professional musicians where he worked along side James Moody, Rufus Reid, David Baker and Nathan Davis. Recently, Steve performed with trumpet great Wallace Roney quintet with Mike Lee, Lenny White, Buster Williams, and Jordan Young.
Performance highlights:
Christian McBride, Grover Washington Jr., Wallace Roney, Sonny Grosso (French Connection), Music Director for Gianni Russo aka “Carlo” in The Godfather, The Stylistics
Educator:
Steve served as Program Manager for the arts education organization Jazz House Kids and holds a certificate in non-profit arts management for emerging leaders. Steve served as Director of Community Outreach and piano instructor for Lindeblad School of Music in Pine Brook, NJ. Steve serves on the Board of Directors as Secretary for The Education We All Deserve Through Music Foundation.
Steve’s album credits include:
2016 Billy Carrion Jr. “The Outsider” also feat. Nat Janoff, Robby Ameen
2016 Joe Rizzolo Group
2012 Gianni Russo Live at Feinstein's
2010 Nathan Eklund Coin Flip (OA2)
2009 Steve Myerson In Your Absence (Jazz Excursion)
Film credits include:
Arranger and performer Brooklyn Lobster (Meadowbrook Pictures) Directed by Kevin Jordan and presented by Martin Scorcese
Commercials for Mars Candy and Comcast.
Steve is also a certified piano technician (CPT) and runs a piano tuning business. Please visit www.actionpianotuning.com for more information or to book a tuning.
Performance highlights:
Christian McBride, Grover Washington Jr., Wallace Roney, Sonny Grosso (French Connection), Music Director for Gianni Russo aka “Carlo” in The Godfather, The Stylistics
Educator:
Steve served as Program Manager for the arts education organization Jazz House Kids and holds a certificate in non-profit arts management for emerging leaders. Steve served as Director of Community Outreach and piano instructor for Lindeblad School of Music in Pine Brook, NJ. Steve serves on the Board of Directors as Secretary for The Education We All Deserve Through Music Foundation.
Steve’s album credits include:
2016 Billy Carrion Jr. “The Outsider” also feat. Nat Janoff, Robby Ameen
2016 Joe Rizzolo Group
2012 Gianni Russo Live at Feinstein's
2010 Nathan Eklund Coin Flip (OA2)
2009 Steve Myerson In Your Absence (Jazz Excursion)
Film credits include:
Arranger and performer Brooklyn Lobster (Meadowbrook Pictures) Directed by Kevin Jordan and presented by Martin Scorcese
Commercials for Mars Candy and Comcast.
Steve is also a certified piano technician (CPT) and runs a piano tuning business. Please visit www.actionpianotuning.com for more information or to book a tuning.