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Steve Ramsdell Jazz As a freelance musician in Chicago, Steve has performed in a wide range of situations. An extended run as one of the house guitarists at Geja’s Cafe allowed for the development of Steve’s solo playing. Steady gigs over the years at clubs such as the Bop Shop, the Underground Wonder Bar, Magoo’s Underground Lounge, Phyllis’ Musical Inn, Joy Blue and Katerina’s have nurtured his ensemble skills. Steve has performed his own compositions for the Chicago Jazz Composers Collective, Bernie Sahlins’ production of the Cure at Troy and concerts at numerous colleges. Performances with the Arts Center Jazz Ensemble at the College of DuPage keep Steve in touch with the big band experience. Work with fellow Wheaton Conservatory faculty includes performances of pieces by Astor Piazzolla and George Crumb. Steve was also a featured performer of Mario Casteluovo-Tedesco’s Romancero Gitano with the New Classic Singers. Steve has maintained a busy teaching schedule at College of DuPage since 1994, Wheaton College since 1998, Benedictine University 1996-2002, and the Merit Music Program 1993-1997. Summer music workshops include Music on the Fly 2002, 2003 and the Northwestern University Summer High School Institute 1991-1995. Contact Steve Ramsdell :Website: http://web.mac.com/stephenramsdell/Site/Bio.htmlEmail Steve Ramsdell : |
