Steve Berry

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Photo by Pixie Vision Productions

Stephen E. Berry has brought vast experience as a studio musician and a distinguished performance resume to his role as trombonist in The Steve Edwards Orchestra since 1996.

Born and raised in Chicago, Stephen received a bachelor’s degree in music from the Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University. He has performed and recorded with some of the most well-known names in the music industry, including Tony Bennett, Lou Rawls, Frank Sinatra, The Dells, The O’Jays, Nancy Wilson, and Lena Horne.

Stephen has toured with and can be heard on recordings of Malachi Thompson’s Africa Brass, Malachi Thompson’s Freebop Band, New Horizons Ensemble, and Edward Wilkerson’s Shadow Vignettes. Past collaborations also include Mike Mason’s Exploratory Ensemble, Marshall Vente’s Project 9, and performances at Ravinia with Princess Magogo. He has performed in classical settings ranging from the Lyric Opera Orchestra to the Grant Park Symphony and is currently a member of the Chicago Sinfonietta, Ensemble Stop-Time, Orbert Davis’ Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, the Chicago Jazz Ensemble, and the New Black Repertory Ensemble. Stephen is Project 9, on several releases from the Chicago-based Delmark record label.

In addition to performing, Stephen is a highly regarded music educator and has taught trombone and music theory at the AACM School of Music. He also served as a concert consultant for Jazz Express and Classical Express, a collaborative music education initiative between Chicago Public Radio station WBEZ and the Chicago Public Schools. Stephen also has extensive experience in both typesetting and graphic design.

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