Steve Street
Drums
At the age of ten Steve joined his local town brass band, then through his teenage years performed in school bands progressing to the county orchestra and brass band. It was during these years that his father introduced Steve to big band music, this led to a life long love of jazz. Steve studied in London inspired by the teaching of Francis Seriau and Jim Chapin and the drumming of Gene Krupa, Roy Haynes, Buddy Rich and Elvin Jones who he opened for at Ronnie Scott’s. He joined the Jubilee Jazzmen, a Birmingham based mainstream/Dixieland band. This brought him into contact with international and UK based musicians visiting the area, he began touring in Europe and recorded for the London jazz label Black Lion and UK’s Next Step label (along with Mike Green in GTS). As a freelance musician Steve has had the opportunity to play in many diverse musical situations, from TV/radio award ceremonies, educational workshops and concerts for the CBSO, working in Germany and the UK with Kenny Ball and his jazzmen to jazz tap dancer Will Gaines. Steve has appeared on many recording plus radio and television broadcasts. Besides working with Ralph, Steve is a respected drum teacher in the Birmingham area.
Steve’s currently playing drums with Jamie Knight, The Rat Pack Boys, Hill Street Jazz, Sally Minchin and Andy Bole's Fret and Fiddle, Ralph Allin and The Bradeney Bunch.
“A rarity among drummers-keeping the ensemble tight, with the ability to contribute fully and tastefully ”
Dick Stafford (Jazz CD Reviews)
Drums
At the age of ten Steve joined his local town brass band, then through his teenage years performed in school bands progressing to the county orchestra and brass band. It was during these years that his father introduced Steve to big band music, this led to a life long love of jazz. Steve studied in London inspired by the teaching of Francis Seriau and Jim Chapin and the drumming of Gene Krupa, Roy Haynes, Buddy Rich and Elvin Jones who he opened for at Ronnie Scott’s. He joined the Jubilee Jazzmen, a Birmingham based mainstream/Dixieland band. This brought him into contact with international and UK based musicians visiting the area, he began touring in Europe and recorded for the London jazz label Black Lion and UK’s Next Step label (along with Mike Green in GTS). As a freelance musician Steve has had the opportunity to play in many diverse musical situations, from TV/radio award ceremonies, educational workshops and concerts for the CBSO, working in Germany and the UK with Kenny Ball and his jazzmen to jazz tap dancer Will Gaines. Steve has appeared on many recording plus radio and television broadcasts. Besides working with Ralph, Steve is a respected drum teacher in the Birmingham area.
Steve’s currently playing drums with Jamie Knight, The Rat Pack Boys, Hill Street Jazz, Sally Minchin and Andy Bole's Fret and Fiddle, Ralph Allin and The Bradeney Bunch.
“A rarity among drummers-keeping the ensemble tight, with the ability to contribute fully and tastefully ”
Dick Stafford (Jazz CD Reviews)