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Isaiah Stewart

About Me

Formerly of Los Angeles, Isaiah Stewart is a drummer/composer whose explosive original music unites the worlds of jazz, funk, rock, r&b and hip-hop into a powerful musical experience . . .He has released two albums: URBAN PLAYGROUND (2005) and LIFE GAMES (2000) . . .Songs from both CDs are routinely played on thousands of Internet radio stations and have been downloaded by approximately 400,000 listeners worldwide . . .Isaiah has performed in many of the same L.A. jazz clubs as Kenny G, Robben Ford, Richard Elliot, Jeff Lorber, Tom Scott, Freddie Hubbard, Tom Browne, Alphonse Mouzon and Adam Holzman . . .In addition, he has studied drums with many of the world's leading players, including Steve Gadd, Billy Cobham, Tony Williams, Dave Weckl, Dennis Chambers, Terry Bozzio, Mike Portnoy, Virgil Donati and Steve Smith . . .Isaiah has also completed drum session work for numerous television commercials and film scores.

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Music:

Member Since: 01/08/2005
Band Website: http://www.isaiahstewart.com
Band Members: Isaiah Stewart plays drums, hand drums, percussion and all rhythm keyboards. Backing musicians include: Joshua Stewart: lead keyboards & keyboard solos; Terence Hansen: electric & acoustic guitars; James Stewart: alto & tenor saxophones; David Chisholm: trumpet solos; John Stewart: trumpet; Joe Chisholm: trombone; Berno Danylik: bass; and John Flanders: saxophone & flute solos.
Influences: In no particular order . . . Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan, Dave Weckl, Chick Corea, George Benson, Billy Cobham, Tom Scott, Spyro Gyra, Freddie Hubbard, David Sanborn, Eumir Deodato, Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, Incognito, Jamiroquai, Brand New Heavies, Rick Braun, Boney James, Jeff Lorber, Jean-Luc Ponty, Herb Alpert, Chuck Mangione, Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Miles Davis, Tom Browne, Ramsey Lewis, Earth Wind & Fire, Ohio Players, Average White Band, Stevie Wonder, Brecker Bros, Crusaders, Fattburger, Chicago, Sergio Mendes, Alphonse Mouzon, Tony Williams, Lenny White, Return to Forever, Al Jarreau, Richard Elliot, Down to the Bone, Tom Coster, Lonnie Liston Smith, The Headhunters, Al Dimeola, Curtis Mayfield, The Ventures, Dennis Chambers, Four 80 East, LTJ Bukem, Casiopea, Jeff Golub, Akira Jimbo, Pockets, Brian Culbertson, The Rippingtons, Urban Knights, Dave Gruisin, Allan Holdsworth, George Duke, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Pharrell, Tribe Called Quest, Brothers Johnson, The Gap Band, Quincy Jones, Dream Theatre, Rush, Korn, Metallica, The Beatles, Prince, Cameo, Kool & The Gang, Con Funk Shun, Dazz Band, Slave, The Time, Morris Day, Ready For the World, Zapp and Roger, Gino Vannelli, Sade, Duran Duran, Tears For Fears, Scritti Politti . . . and on and on.
Sounds Like: Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan, Dave Weckl, Chick Corea, George Benson, Billy Cobham, Tom Scott, Spyro Gyra, Freddie Hubbard, David Sanborn, Eumir Deodato, Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, Incognito, Jamiroquai, Brand New Heavies, Rick Braun, Boney James, Jeff Lorber, Jean-Luc Ponty, Herb Alpert, Chuck Mangione, Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Miles Davis, Tom Browne, Ramsey Lewis, Earth Wind & Fire, Ohio Players, Average White Band, Stevie Wonder, Brecker Bros, Crusaders, Fattburger, Chicago, Sergio Mendes, Alphonse Mouzon, Tony Williams, Lenny White, Return to Forever, Al Jarreau, Richard Elliot, Down to the Bone, Tom Coster, Lonnie Liston Smith, The Headhunters, Al Dimeola, Curtis Mayfield, Dennis Chambers, Four 80 East, LTJ Bukem, Casiopea, Jeff Golub, Akira Jimbo, Pockets, Brian Culbertson, The Rippingtons, Urban Knights, Dave Gruisin, Allan Holdsworth, George Duke, Pharrell, Tribe Called Quest, Brothers Johnson, The Gap Band, Quincy Jones, Prince, Cameo, Kool & The Gang, Con Funk Shun, Dazz Band, Slave, The Time, Morris Day, Ready For the World, Zapp and Roger, etc. (Some of these artists are vocalists and I am an instrumentalist, but we share similar sounds musically.)
Record Label: Fortress Hill Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Album Song List

Hey, all, I'm starting to finalize the song list for my next album. As things sit, here's the current track line-up . . .Power FunkClassical RockUrban BeatFake it (feat. D Rose)High CrimesMovin' & Gro...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:05:00 GMT

NEW: D Rose Collaboration!

Good news, all, I'm making great progress on the new album. Most notable with this new CD . . . this will be the first time I am including a VOCAL track. I'm in talks to collaborate with a kickass hip...
Posted by on Sat, 17 May 2008 14:22:00 GMT

New Working Titles!

Well, I'm making great progress with the new CD. Don't have a name for it yet. But to quote the words of the great Paul McCartney: "I never name a CD until I have all the material done and then the na...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:38:00 GMT

Hot Days of Summer!

Hi, all, it's been a GREAT summer '06 for this drummer . . .I've been playing lots of wonderful shows here in Utah with the popular band Desert Wind. We perform a nice fusion of jazz, R&B and rock, an...
Posted by on Fri, 28 Jul 2006 11:16:00 GMT

Composing the New CD!

Hi, all . . .Well, I've finally began composing new music for my new CD (untitled as of yet). The new stuff is still going to be jazz-funk oriented instrumental music, but this time I'm adding new col...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Apr 2006 11:07:00 GMT

Praise From Miles Davis' Musical Director!

Hi, friends hope all is well!I just heard from Adam Holzman, a jazz musician friend from my days as a jazz drummer in Los Angeles. Adam now resides in NYC and was none less than Miles Davis' music dir...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Mar 2006 12:22:00 GMT

Digital Music Update

Great news, everyone! Both of my albums URBAN PLAYGROUND and LIFE GAMES are now available for digital download at more than 40 different digital music stores worldwide. (You can purchase by individ...
Posted by on Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:48:00 GMT

Thank you!

Just want to do a quick shout-out to all the AWESOME people at myspace who have emailed me. I'm having a blast hooking up with so many wonderful musicians throughout this country from different wal...
Posted by on Mon, 26 Sep 2005 12:30:00 GMT

Latest News . . .

Hi, all. It's been a busy 2005 as I continue to promote my brand new album URBAN PLAYGROUND. You can buy URBAN PLAYGROUND at cdbaby.com, amazon.com, towerrecords.com, virginmega.com, cdnow.com, bor...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Aug 2005 19:29:00 GMT