thebreadisrisingHere’s a review I made of the first ever compilation of recordings by Maestro Charles Stepney (1931-1976), vibraphonist, keyboardist, producer and collaborator with Ramsey Lewis, Rotary Connection, and Earth, Wind & Fire. #soul #jazz https://open.substack.com/pub/almartinez/p/review-and-appreciation-of-charles?r=1pga91&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
Review & Appreciation of Charles Stepney: Step on Step
Charles Stepney, Step on Step (International Anthem, 2022). By Ángel L. Martínez In the early 1990s, I heard Spirit by Earth, Wind & Fire for the first time in its entirety, having only known before the staccato horns of “Getaway.” Digging into the credits and liner notes, I was amazed at the detail, especially all the orchestra players identified by name. I also read the album dedication to their producer, arranger, and conductor Charles Stepney. EWF’s deep love for their collaborator was deeply evident in the paragraph, matched only by their respect for his genius.