STEVE FIDYK
Genres: Hard Bop, Soul Jazz, Big Band • United States

Known for his touch, versatility and musical approach, jazz drummer Steve Fidyk has earned national and international acclaim as an artist, author and columnist. Fidyk's newest album, Heads Up! (Posi-Tone, 2014) is a quintet date that features his original arrangements and compositions, along with some covers and two compositions by guitarist Shawn Purcell. Joining Fidyk and Purcell in the band are Terell Stafford on trumpet, Tim Warfield on tenor saxophone, and Regan Brough on bass. A long time student of jazz drumming legend Joe Morello, Fidyk is dedicated and committed to education. Fidyk currently serves on the jazz studies faculty at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and as a consultant for Jazz at Lincoln Center's Essentially Ellington Program. He has also authored several drum method books and DVD’s for Mel Bay and Alfred Publications. Fidyk received his first set of 1966 champagne sparkle drums at age four. His father John, read more...