Steve Allee

Steve Allee, pianist, composer and arranger hails from Indianapolis, Indiana, the hometown of jazz legends Wes Montgomery, Freddie Hubbard, Slide Hampton and J.J. Johnson. Touring with the Buddy Rich Orchestra at age 19, Steve’s passion for the piano and jazz were evident to the audiences and all who performed with him.Steve’s big band CD, Downtown Blues, was nominated for a Grammy® award with bassist John Clayton and drummer John VonOhlen. Allee's first national solo CD, The Magic Hour, released on Noteworthy Records, landed at 14 on the Gavin national radio poll.His writing credits include composing the soundtrack for the film inspired by the book by Dan Wakefield titled, "New York In The Fifties". He presented the original music for the film at The Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. Steve recently completed the soundtrack for the film of the 1954-55 Crispus Attucks basketball team, starring Oscar Robertson titled, "Something To Cheer About".His experience with such great players as Slide Hampton, James Moody, Rufus Reid Quintet, Bob Mintzer, Randy Brecker, Phil Woods, Curtis Fuller, Buddy Rich Orchestra, Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton, Tim Hagans, Scott Wendholt, Charles Rouse, Steve Houghton, John Riley, Ira Sullivan, Ed Thigpen, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, Rich Perry, Milt Hinton, Gary Campbell, Don Braden, Jim Snidero, Jim Rotundi, Bobby Shew and Dianne Schuur has given him the musical depth and clarity that you hear in every performance.His performance and numerous network television writing credits with Los Angeles Post Music© include Chicago Hope, Mad About You, Martha Stewart, Friends, Nash Bridges, NYPD Blue, Dharma and Greg and Touched by an Angel.
RECENT GIG DATES
October 19-20 - Rufus Reid Trio at Kitano Hotel in New York, NY
November 4 - Randy Brecker Quartet at Nightown Club in Cleveland
November 5 - Randy Brecker Quartet at Tri-C College
November 7 - Caswell Sisters at DePauw University
November 9-10 - Jamey Aebersold Quartet in Midland, MI
November 15 - Sara Cawell Trio at Indiana History Center in Indianapolis
November 16 - Buselli / Wallarab Orchestra at Purdue Memorial Union
November 17 - Steve Allee Big Band at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis
November 23-24 - Don Braden Quartet at the Kazz Factory in Louisville
November 29 - Steve Allee "Colors" CD release party at Bears Place in Bloomington, IN
December 7 - David "Fathead" Newman" at the Jazz Factory in Louisville.
December 8 - David "Fathead" Newman at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis.
December 15 - Steve Allee Quintet at The Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis.
December 17 - Slide Hampton at the Indiana Historical Center.
January 11 - Steve Allee Quintet at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis.
January 12 - Steve Allee Quartet at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis.
January 17 - Steve Allee Big Band with special guest Steve Houghton at Tutto Bene in Bloomington, Indiana.
January 18 - Rich Perry Quartet at the University of Indianapolis.
January 25 - Jamey Aebersold Quartet at Jazz at the Station in Bloomington, Indiana.
January 28 - Jamey Aebersold Quartet at the University of Louisville.

Steve's CDs
COLORS
Steve Allee Trio
Featuring Bill Moring (bass) & Tim Horner (drums)
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NEW YORK IN THE FIFTIES
Steve Allee Sextet
Featuring Derrick Gardner (trumpet), Rob Dixon (tenor/soprano), Vincent Gardner (trombone), Jim Anderson (bass), Jakubu Griffin (drums)
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DOWNTOWN BLUES
Steve Allee/John Von Ohlen/Chuck Carter Big Band
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MAGIC HOUR
Steve Allee
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MIRAGE
Steve Allee
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Bob and Tom Radio Show
Steve Allee - musical director