One year ago this month: Remembering Charles Stepney
My first foray on “Musical Leadership”
Last year, the Stepney Family shared with the world the wisdom of Maestro Charles Stepney (1931-1976) through his first ever collection Step on Step. Linked below is my take on this masterpiece.
Review & Appreciation of Charles Stepney: Step on Step
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Charles Stepney, Step on Step (International Anthem, 2022). By Ángel L. Martínez In the early 1990s, I heard Spirit by Earth, Wind & Fire for the first time in its entirety, having only known before the staccato horns of “Getaway.” Digging into the credits and liner notes, I was amazed at the detail, especially all the orchestra players identified by nam…
This really makes me want to listen to Step on Step. Although I had never heard of Charles Stepney I used to like EWF as a teen and who could forget Lovin' You by Minnie Riperton? That high note! Astonishing.
Thanks Angel.