Battle Lines
Drummer assembles powerful line-up of allies for his third tour of duty as leader...
Utilizing power and subtlety, drummer Steve Fidyk clearly demonstrates his commanding performance and compositional skills on this passionate and thoughtful collection of improvisational music.
His third date as a leader features an all-star band of New York’s finest — the impressive front-line of trumpet legend Joe Magnarelli and tenor titan Xavier Perez alongside the extraordinary rhythm team of pianist Peter Zak, and bassist Michael Karn. Each member is an active, contributing participant that pushes Fidyk’s hard hitting rhythmic and melodic message direct to the theatre of operations.
Music fans should agree that "Battle Lines" brings together the finest elements of soulful swing, confirming Fidyk as an exciting bandleader for years to come.
Catalog number: BCM 20-01
Release date: JUN 26, 2020
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Allied Forces
Drummer Steve Fidyk gathers together a powerful lineup of "Allied Forces" for his second tour of duty with Posi-Tone. Employing a combination of both subtlety and power, Fidyk clearly demonstrates his commanding mastery of the trap kit. Additionally, his skillful leadership of an all-star band — featuring the amazing frontline contributions of tenor saxophonist Doug Webb and alto saxophonist Joseph Henson alongside the able assistance of guitarist Shawn Purcell, and organist extraordinaire Brian Charette joining Fidyk in the rhythm section — successfully pushes his hard hitting melodic message right to the front lines and then brings everyone safely back home for a victory parade. Critical listeners will certainly enjoy this energetic and thoughtful program of swingingly straight ahead selections. Music fans should agree that "Allied Forces" brings together the best elements of straight forward jazz, and successfully announces Fidyk as an exciting bandleader to keep an eye on for years to come.
$5 + S/H
Heads Up!
Drummer Steve Fidyk gives jazz fans everywhere a "Heads Up!" on his debut release for Posi-Tone. With bombastic alacrity, Fidyk clearly demonstrates command of his own instrument and also pushes his hard hitting melodic message to the forefront with skillful leadership of his all-star band that features the amazing frontline contributions of saxophonist Tim Warfield and trumpeter Terell Stafford, and the able assistance of of guitarist Shawn Purcell, and bassist Regan Brough. Critical listeners will enjoy this flowing and thoughtful program of swingingly straight ahead selections, and should agree with us that "Heads Up!" successfully announces Steve Fidyk as an emerging new player and band leader to keep an eye on.
$5 + S/H
Taylor/Fidyk Big Band - Live at Blues Alley
For their 2nd release, the swinging big band co-led by former Kenton arranger Mark Taylor and drummer Steve Fidyk, recorded sets from a run at Washington DC's Blues Alley. With Fidyk's tight ensemble made up of DC's finest and the outstanding writing and arranging of Taylor, this recording is a do-not-miss for lovers of the modern big band.
"An exceptionally tasteful outing..." - Jazz Review.
"This is big-band music making at its spine tingling best..." - Jack Bowers, All About Jazz.
$5 + S/H
A Perfect Match
"Great solo and ensemble playing of great arrangements!" -- Ed Soph
"Their new CD is powerful, fresh, and honest,... the playing is superlative and the writing is great!" -- Peter Erskine
"This is a great band! A superb arranger matched with a great jazz drummer in the Mel Lewis tradition." -- Phil Wilson
$5 + S/H
Big Kids
The latest effort from Steve Fidyk and Tenor saxophonist John DeSalme on the USRoots Label. This collaboration produced a set of original compositions mixed with some tried and true chestnuts.
"Steve Fidyk's playing is superb on his and John DeSalme's recording "Big Kids" ... each song has everything that you could want from a drum track: swing, openness, savvy, intuition, and musicality." -- Peter Erskine
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New York Sessions - Volume 1: All Tracks
About the NYC Sessions Play-along Vol. 1 (for drummers only)
Hone your jazz skills and play with world class musicians as you take the drummers throne on these NYC session tracks.
Each download includes an audio track without drums, lead sheet and performance notes. You can hear the original reference recording on Battle Lines, available here at Blue Canteen Music and streaming on all major music platforms.
Immediately after your purchase, you will see a link to download your track and lead sheet. Files are delivered in a .zip file that when expanded will include the audio track (an mp3 file), and your lead sheet as a pdf.
Includes these 7 tracks:
#Social Loafing
Battle Lines
Bebop Operations
Bootlickers Blues
Churn
Loopholes
Lullaby for Lori and John
NYC Sessions Play-along Vol. 1 (for drummers only) - #Social Loafing
About the NYC Sessions Play-along Vol. 1 (for drummers only) - #Social Loafing
Hone your jazz skills and play with world class musicians as you take the drummers throne on these NYC session tracks.
Each download includes an audio track without drums, lead sheet and performance notes. You can hear the original reference recording on Battle Lines, available here at Blue Canteen Music and streaming on all major music platforms.
Immediately after your purchase, you will see a link to download your track and lead sheet. Files are delivered in a .zip file that when expanded will include the audio track (an mp3 file), and your lead sheet as a pdf.
Includes this track:
#Social Loafing
NYC Sessions Play-along Vol. 1 (for drummers only) - Battle Lines
About the NYC Sessions Play-along Vol. 1 (for drummers only) - Battle Lines
Hone your jazz skills and play with world class musicians as you take the drummers throne on these NYC session tracks.
Each download includes an audio track without drums, lead sheet and performance notes. You can hear the original reference recording on Battle Lines, available here at Blue Canteen Music and streaming on all major music platforms.
Immediately after your purchase, you will see a link to download your track and lead sheet. Files are delivered in a .zip file that when expanded will include the audio track (an mp3 file), and your lead sheet as a pdf.
Includes this track:
Battle Lines
NYC Sessions Play-along Vol. 1 (for drummers only) - Bootlickers Blues
About the NYC Sessions Play-along Vol. 1 (for drummers only) - Bootlickers Blues
Hone your jazz skills and play with world class musicians as you take the drummers throne on these NYC session tracks.
Each download includes an audio track without drums, lead sheet and performance notes. You can hear the original reference recording on Battle Lines, available here at Blue Canteen Music and streaming on all major music platforms.
Immediately after your purchase, you will see a link to download your track and lead sheet. Files are delivered in a .zip file that when expanded will include the audio track (an mp3 file), and your lead sheet as a pdf.
Includes this track:
Bootlickers Blues