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Steven Messenger

Steven Messenger is a nu jazz-electronica artist who has a knack for producing uncluttered yet interesting and innovative “soundscapes” for the ears that just plain make you feel good.

Steven began his career as a musician in the early 70’s touring and recording with some of the rock and soul classics of the time. He is a multi-talented songwriter, composer and musician who plays guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and the EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument).

Today Steven spends most of his time in his studio experimenting with sounds and recording songs that feel soothing, stimulating and uplifting for his listeners. His diverse influences include Booker T & the MG’s, Fattburger, Yanni, John Klemmer, Buddy Rich, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, George Benson, Herb Ellis, BB King, James Taylor, Loggins & Messina.

Projects planned for the future include a 3D video animatronic interpretation of one of Steven’s songs to create a unique and exciting sensory experience for his audience.

Visit Steven’s web site at www.stevenmessenger.com, and click on Music to sample the songs on the new CD " “Edge of The Wall”. While your at it have some fun and check out the Amazing One Man Band video then look around the site. We are always interested in hearing from you so please click on Guestbook and let us know what you think

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Meet Steven Messenger: Steven Messenger is a smooth contemporary jazz artist who has a knack for producing uncluttered yet interesting and innovative soundscapes for the ears that just plain make you feel good.Steven began his career as a musician in the early 70's, touring and recording with some of the rock and soul classics of the time. He is a multi-talented songwriter, composer and musician who plays guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and the EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument).

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“…His thoughtful songs are uncluttered short smooth jazz stories that just flat make you feel good. Once people catch on to this they won’t let go.” --Mike with ATS

“I have just received your wonderful CD “Edge Of The Wall” by Steven Messenger, it came to us through Radiodirectx, glad it did as we really love your stunning sophisticated Jazz, your style is dramatic, evocative and very subtle. The choice of material backed up with a smooth cooking band is marvelous and gels together into a lush sound that leaves no moment not treated to Steven’s creativeness. This is the type of CD that has you wanting more and our audiences most certainly will love your sound.” --Peter at 106.7 FM Melbourn, Australia

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Edge Of The Wall

Big Fat Skinny Records
2007

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Sequious (Seek-We-Us)

From: Edge Of The Wall
By Steven Messenger

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