The Steve Schneck Quartet
The Steve Schneck Quartet (originally a quintet) was formed in 1990, with Steve Schneck (trumpet and flugelhorn), Frank Dawson (guitar), Scott Mason (bass), Charlie Brougham (drums) and Anna Dawson (vocals). For the past 35 years, the group has played at several Chicago venues including the Jazz Showcase, The Green Mill, Andy's, the Heartland Cafe and Jazz Bulls. In September 2016, the Steve Schneck Quartet played at the Chicago Jazz Festival. Along with Steve and Scott Mason, the current members are Neal Alger (guitar), Peter Saxe (piano) and Phil Gratteau (drums). The group plays with either a guitarist or pianist. Other prominent musicians who have played with the group include long-time member Rusty Jones (drums) plus Dave Onderdonk (guitar), Don Stiernberg (guitar), Mike Allemana (guitar), Bobby Schiff (piano), Mike Stryker (piano), Greg Artry (drums), Darren Scorza (drums), Tim Davis (drums), Chuck Christiansen (drums), Anthony Brock (bass), Al Ehrich (bass) and Jim Cox (bass). The Steve Schneck Quartet has released 2 CDs: "Together Again" in 1994 and "Dedicated to You" in 2012.
You can listen to recordings from the following gigs:
July 17, 2024, Jazz Showcase (Chicago, IL). Musicians: Steve Schneck (flugelhorn), Peter Saxe (piano), Scott Mason (bass), and Phil Gratteau (drums). You Do Something To Me; Softly As In A Morning Sunrise; It's Easy To Remember; Stolen Moments; Joy Spring; In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning; Mahogany Blues.
March 19, 2024, Jazz Showcase (Chicago, IL). Musicians: Steve Schneck (flugelhorn), Neal Alger (guitar), Scott Mason (bass), and Phil Gratteau (drums). I’m Confessin’ That I Love You; Samba de Orpheu; Somewhere Over The Rainbow; Little Sunflower; I'll Remember April.
March 21, 2017, Jazz Showcase (Chicago, IL). Musicians: Steve Schneck (flugelhorn), Neal Alger (guitar), Scott Mason (bass), and Chuck Christiansen (drums). Groovin' High, I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you, Won't you come home Bill Bailey.
Many thanks to my friends and videographers, T.J. Ancheta, Joaquin Ancheta and Johannes Ancheta.
You can listen to recordings from the following gigs:
July 17, 2024, Jazz Showcase (Chicago, IL). Musicians: Steve Schneck (flugelhorn), Peter Saxe (piano), Scott Mason (bass), and Phil Gratteau (drums). You Do Something To Me; Softly As In A Morning Sunrise; It's Easy To Remember; Stolen Moments; Joy Spring; In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning; Mahogany Blues.
March 19, 2024, Jazz Showcase (Chicago, IL). Musicians: Steve Schneck (flugelhorn), Neal Alger (guitar), Scott Mason (bass), and Phil Gratteau (drums). I’m Confessin’ That I Love You; Samba de Orpheu; Somewhere Over The Rainbow; Little Sunflower; I'll Remember April.
March 21, 2017, Jazz Showcase (Chicago, IL). Musicians: Steve Schneck (flugelhorn), Neal Alger (guitar), Scott Mason (bass), and Chuck Christiansen (drums). Groovin' High, I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you, Won't you come home Bill Bailey.
Many thanks to my friends and videographers, T.J. Ancheta, Joaquin Ancheta and Johannes Ancheta.