The sky is the limit when Kenny Shanker makes the scene with his 2011 debut release "Steppin' Up." Alto saxophonist Shanker pushes his melodic message to the forefront and really demonstrates his total command of his instrument. Critical listeners will enjoy the amazing program of original compositions and should agree that "Steppin Up" succeeds in announcing that Kenny Shanker is someone new to keep an eye on for many years to come. From the opening salvo to the final crescendo, "Steppin Up" keeps swinging hard and is sure to delight straight ahead jazz fans everywhere.
Featured Artists
- Savina Yannatou - Voice
- Lamia Bedioui - Voice
- Primavera en Salonico -
- Kostas Vomvolos - Qanun, Accordion
- Harris Lambrakis - Nay
- Kyriakos Gouventas - Violin
- Yannis Alexandris - Oud
- Michalis Siganidis - Double Bass
- Dine Doneff - Percussion
Recording
- recorded June 17, 2024 at Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NY mixed &
- mastered at Woodland Studio, Lake Oswego, OR
- Marc Free - producer
- Nick O’Toole - engineer
- photography by Anna Yatskevich
Release Date
September 6, 2011
The sky is the limit when Kenny Shanker makes the scene with his 2011 debut release "Steppin' Up." Alto saxophonist Shanker pushes his melodic message to the forefront and really demonstrates his total command of his instrument. Critical listeners will enjoy the amazing program of original compositions and should agree that "Steppin Up" succeeds in announcing that Kenny Shanker is someone new to keep an eye on for many years to come. From the opening salvo to the final crescendo, "Steppin Up" keeps swinging hard and is sure to delight straight ahead jazz fans everywhere.
Featured Artists
- Savina Yannatou - Voice
- Lamia Bedioui - Voice
- Primavera en Salonico -
- Kostas Vomvolos - Qanun, Accordion
- Harris Lambrakis - Nay
- Kyriakos Gouventas - Violin
- Yannis Alexandris - Oud
- Michalis Siganidis - Double Bass
- Dine Doneff - Percussion
Recording
- recorded June 17, 2024 at Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NY mixed &
- mastered at Woodland Studio, Lake Oswego, OR
- Marc Free - producer
- Nick O’Toole - engineer
- photography by Anna Yatskevich
Release Date
September 6, 2011