Composers
Steve Kenyon
Multi-woodwind player and composer Steve Kenyon has performed throughout the US, Europe and Asia with Maria Schneider, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Blood Sweat and Tears, Chuck Mangione, Ron Carter, Rachel Z, Philip Glass, New York City Ballet, Brooklyn Philharmonic, Concordia Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony, Westchester Symphony, Aretha Franklin, and Beyonce. He has led ensembles performing his original music at The Blue Note (NYC), Birdland, Carnegie Hall, and live on WNYC radio. He is also co-leader, composer and lead saxophonist with “NewYorkestra.” He has performed with dozens of Broadway shows, as well as many Original Cast recordings. In addition to his Quartet’s CD “Fidel’s Nightmare,” other recordings include Mike Holober’s “Thought Trains,” Andy Middleton’s “Terra Infirma,” The Gordon Project’s “I Can See Heaven from Here,” Audra McDonald’s “How Glory Goes” and Judy Collins’ “Classic Broadway.” Television work includes “Ed,” “Today,” “Letterman,” and many national jingles.
He received B.M. and M.M. degrees from the University of Miami, graduating Magna cum Laude, and was awarded a Downbeat magazine composition award while at the University. He teaches privately at City College of New York.
