Artist description Isaiah Stewart delivers powerful, full-throtle Acid Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Smooth Jazz, Instrumental Metal and Drum N' Bass on the cutting edge of today's most progressive sounds. Isaiah's music unites the seperate worlds of jazz, funk, rock, metal, hip hop, swing, latin and electronica into a versatile but cohesive musical experience.

Music Style Acid Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Smooth Jazz, Drum N' Bass, Instrumental Metal

Musical Influences Rick Braun, David Sanborn, Jean-Luc Ponty, Billy Cobham, Dave Weckl, Deodato, Boney James, Spyro Gyra, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, Freddie Hubbard, Tom Scott, Incognito, Joe Satriani, LTJ Bukem

Similar Artists Rick Braun, David Sanborn, Jean-Luc Ponty, Billy Cobham, Dave Weckl, Deodato, Boney James, Spyro Gyra, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, Freddie Hubbard, Tom Scott, Incognito, Joe Satriani, LTJ Bukem

Artist History A former Los Angeles resident, Isaiah Stewart has been drumming professionally since the age of 9. By age 20, he was performing in many of the same L.A. and Hollywood jazz clubs as Kenny G, Richard Elliot, Freddie Hubbard, Tom Browne and Jeff Lorber. Isaiah has personally studied drumming with many of the world's most renouned drummers including Dave Weckl, Billy Cobham, Steve Gadd, Tony Williams, Dennis Chambers and Terry Bozzio. He has studied jazz and compositional musical theory since the age of 10 and has composed more than 300 songs. One of Utah's most in-demand drummers, Isaiah has worked as a studio musician for over 15 years, completing session work on numerous commercial jingles and film scores.

Group Members Isaiah Stewart: acoustic and electronic drums, percussion, keyboards; Joshua Stewart: keyboards; James Stewart: basses, alto sax; Terry Hansen: guitars; Samay Vongsaath: guitars; Reed LeCheminant: trumpet, fluegelhorn

Instruments acoustic and electronic drums, percussion, bass, keyboards, guitars, saxophone, trumpet, flugelhorn

Albums Midtown Funk, Life Games, Vortex, Dream Generator

Press Reviews The Event: "...If you like jazz fusion, funk or acid jazz, this CD is definitely for you. Isaiah Stewart not only puts down a solid groove, he writes songs that are catchy and contain a strong emphasis on melody. Drummers will especially enjoy this disc ("Life Games")..." The Salt Lake Weekly: "...Stewart's CD (Life Games) currently resides on the Best Seller rack at Media Play and it's not hard to understand why. This local drummer is a major talent and a promising new face in jazz fusion..." The Salt Lake Tribune: "...Isaiah Stewart's music is not the typical watered-down, marshmallow jazz of today's Smooth Jazz scene but is a return to the fusion of the past when jazz had an edge and was more engaging and exciting..." Deseret News: "...Life Games, the new disc from local drummer Isaiah Stewart, goes down easy and is good listening from beginning to end..."

Location Salt Lake City, Utah - USA

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