Steve Allee Trio-Set Two

975 East McMillan Street,Cincinnati OH 45206

30 April, 2021

Description

Steve Allee— piano, Michael Sharfe — bass, Mike Hyman— drums Steve Allee is a Yamaha Performing Artist and College-Conservatory of Music Jazz Studies faculty member at the University of Cincinnati. He has performed with Buddy Rich, Slide Hampton, James Moody, Benny Golson, Peter Erskine, Dave Liebman, Gary Bartz, Louis Hayes, Randy Brecker and has been a member of Rufus Reid ‘Out Front Trio’ for 10 years. Their trio recording was on the Jazz Week radio charts for 20 weeks including the #1 spot. He has opened for Bill Evans and Tony Bennett. Steve recently performed at the Chicago, Rochester, Skidmore, Montreal, Mid-Atlantic, and Miami Jazz Festivals. He recorded with Rufus Reid’s Grammy Nominated ‘Quiet Pride’ Big Band Project on the Motema label. In September he recorded 4 nights at the Jazz Standard Jazz In New York City with the Rufus Reid Quartet. Michael Sharfe has established himself as the premier jazz bassist of the Cincinnati region, with appearances on more than 250 CDs and 150 vinyl discs. He performs throughout the Ohio/Kentucky/Indiana region in big bands — he is a founding member of the Blue Wisp Big Band, a four-decade jazz institution in Cincinnati — and in small jazz ensembles, from post-bop to Latin, including his own groups Mambo Combo, Pan Vibe, Retro Nouveau and Trio Pi. He founded and directs a weekend jazz series at downtown Cincinnati’s Washington Platform. On a list of performance and recording credits that encompasses scores of jazz and rock luminaries, highlights include an association with Michael Feinstein that led to work with Rosemary Clooney, recordings with the Manhattan Transfer, and a featured performance with Mercedes Ellington at Carnegie Hall for the Cincinnati Pops’ 1999 celebration of Duke Ellington’s centenary. Playing drums has been a major part of Mike Hyman’s life since he began playing at the age of five. Within a year of beginning his first drum lessons, Mike was performing with professionals in the Louisville, Kentucky area and studying with master jazz educator Jamey Aebersold. Before his teen years, he was part of the rhythm section that recorded four play-along recordings in the Aebersold educational series. Mike soon became a first-call musician as a member of the James Williams (pianist) quartet with saxophonist Billy Pierce and bassist John Lockwood. Following graduation from high school, Mike moved to Boston and began taking lessons from drum master Alan Dawson. A move to New York found Mike performing with John McNeil and the Gerry Mulligan Big Band to mention only a few. From 1976 thru 1996 Mike performed and recorded with saxophone great Joe Henderson as a member of his quartet and big band. In 1979, Mike toured worldwide and recorded three albums with vibraphonist Gary Burton. Joining Stan Getz’s band in 1980, Mike recorded and performed in Carnegie Hall. Moving to San Francisco in 1985 and then in Los Angeles, Mike continued to work with Joe Henderson but also diversified his musical experiences, playing varied styles of music from funk to reggae, New Orleans to blues. During this time he recorded with Jimmy Earl, Jeff Beal, Mitch Forman, and even joined slide guitarist Roy Rogers’ band, recording two albums. During his spare time, Mike attended classes at San Francisco City College, making the Dean’s list. Eventually moving back to New York, Mike continued to perform and began sharing his love of drums and music through teaching. ==IMPORTANT SEATING INFORMATION== Due to COVID 19 social distancing restrictions, we will be selling all shows by the table and not per person. A chart is provided below to help you choose your seat package since selling by the table isn't a feature of the reserved seating chart of Eventbrite. For parties greater than 4 we may be able to place an extra table in a row or put you together in the standing area in the back, but you must call ahead to see if we have the availability for any given show to make it work. $10 drink minimum charged per person in the party if the total for beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum. Important Notice #1: If you do not check-in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resale your seats with no refund to you. Important Notice #2: All persons entering the cafe must wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth.