Stephens works:
Corean Holiday
Devotion
Prometheus
Jacinta
Views of the Point
A Little Peace
Dance with Delilah
Sunshower
Off the Wall
Cardiac Inertia
Evening Rain
c h a d r o n
s t a t e c o l l e g e
Stephens performs frequently in both classical and jazz idioms, and can
be heard in recital at CSC with Dr. Jim Margetts at the piano. If you
are interested in bringing Dr. Stephens to your school for guest
performances, clinics, or judging, just email at mstephens@csc.edu or call
308/432-6320.
c s c p r o f e s s o r
s o f j a z z
The CSC Professors of Jazz formed in the fall of 2007 and perform
throughout the region. The group maintains a diverse repertoire,
including jazz standards and originals. A priority for the Professors
is to have a presence in the area schools, and the group is always
interested increasing these appearances, but the band can be contracted
for private events as well. For booking information, email at mstephens@csc.edu or call
308/432-6320.
pictured (L to R):
saxophones
& flute: Stephens
vocals:
Joel Schreuder
guitar:
Charles Carey
piano:
Jim Margetts
trumpet:
Adam Lambert
drums:
Sandy Schaefer
bass:
Jerome Vogel
f r e e l a n c e s a x
o p h o n i s t
Stephens studied with saxophonists Greg Banaszak,
Howie Smith, John Klayman, and Warren
Defren, and worked under Nathan Davis at the University of Pittsburgh.
Before joining the faculty at Chadron State College, Stephens worked
with numerous bands in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania in jazz,
blues, and popular styles.
jazz:
Stephens-Finkelstein Duo (2007)
Warren Henry Group (1999-2005) Osmosis (1994-2002)
Dan Bailey Quartet (2000)
Swing Machine (1997)
Rex Shepherd Group (1996)
The
Delgados (L to R): Stephens, Mike Moran,
Vernon Jones, Kate, Kevin
Moran, and Richard Smith
blues:
Bluestones (1994-2002)
Delgados (1997-2000)
Fat City Blues (1992-3)
Carnival
popular styles / all
occasion: City
Heat (2007)
Carnival (2000)
Melvin Lewis Esquire (1999-2000) Class Reunion (1992-2000)
Jerry Bruno Band (1995)
o s m o s i s
Stephens was a founding member and co-leader of Osmosis,
a jazz fusion group that performed throughout Northeast Ohio from
1994-2002, opening for Spyro Gyra, Chuck
Mangione, Marion Meadows, and Blood, Sweat, and
Tears. "I simply loved performing in this group. We were
together a long time and rehearsed diligently, and I was always proud
to take the stage with this wonderful group of musicians." - [Stephens]
Osmosis recorded and
produced two CDs: Music (1995) and Perspectives (1999).
musicians:
drums:
Brett Brandon (1994)
keyboards:
Will Caynon (1997-2002)
drums:
Joe Culley (1995-2002)
guitars:
Eric Franchi (1999)
guitars:
Jim Gluyas (2000-2002)
guitars:
Warren Henry (1994-1998)
basses:
Sam Kibler (1994-2002)
percussion:
Terry Lewis (1998-9)
saxophones
& flute: Stephens (1994-2002)
L to R:
Bob, Mo, Dave, Michael, Greg, Annie, Mark, Jim, Terry, Jeff
Playing alto and tenor saxophones with Class Reunion
was Stephens' first steady professional gig. The band performs the
music of the Grass Roots, Chicago,
The Spiral Staircase,
The Ides of March, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, The
Beatles, Sly & the Family Stone,
Van Morrison, and others.
musicians:
guitar and
vocals: Greg Crowe
vocals:
Anne Wisehart, Kelly Hertrick
keyboards
and vocals: Terry Evans
bass and
vocals: Jim Cunningham
drums and
vocals: Bob Bailey, Van Eidom
saxophones:
Stephens
trumpets:
Albert Flowers, Mark van Deusen
Dave Harrison, Brian Prunty, Andy Platz
trombones:
Jeff Myers, Rico Richmond
sound:
Michael Cain k e n t s t a t e u n i
v e r s i t y
Kent State University Jazz Ensemble I - Tri-C Jazz Festival - 1990
back row:
Chris Baker, Ben Baker, Fred Selvaggio, Tom Ritzgers, Albert Flowers,
Chuck Rickard, Ed Kline, Chris Curtis, Steve Meiser
middle: Chas Baker, Bryan Thomas, Chuck Bishop, Mark Mauldin, Mike
Brenner,
Mark Hoelscher, Kerri Watson, Raleigh Dailey, Don Philpott
front: Stephens, Charles Dye, Bobby Selvaggio, Ron Petroff, George
Taylor
Masters:
Jazz Ensemble I: lead alto,
flute, clarinet (2000-1)
Bachelors:
Jazz Ensemble I: primarily lead
tenor, clarinet (1985-90)
- backed
internationally-acclaimed guest artists, including
Clark Terry, Marian McPartland, and Bill Dobbins
Wind Ensemble: principle alto and
baritone saxophones (1986-9)
Pit Orchestra for Chicago: reed
I: alto & soprano sax, clarinet, flute (1989)
Symphonic Band: principle alto
saxophone & clarinet (1985-6 and 1988)
Saxophone Quartet: baritone
saxophone (1986-7)
Marching Band: tenor saxophone
(1985-6)
Flasherbrass: tenor and alto
saxophones (1985-7)
