Immerse yourself in the captivating world of jazz with Steps Behind, led by the extraordinary pianist Sarah Jane Cion.
Steps Behind showcases a seamless blend of original compositions and modern arrangements of timeless jazz standards. The band features Sarah Cion on piano, Dan Asher on bass, Bill Reeve on drums & percussion, and Mike Rubino on saxophone & flute. Steps Behind promise an enchanting journey through the rich tapestry of jazz, combining virtuosity, creativity, and a deep respect for the genre's legacy.
Sarah Jane Cion
Sarah, the 1st Place Winner of the 17th Annual Great American Jazz Piano Competition, has performed with legends such as Clark Terry, Anita O’Day, Carmen Leggio, and Bucky Pizzarelli. Her impressive debut CD features the talents of Antonio Hart and Tony Reedus, while her second release on the Naxos Jazz label includes collaborations with Chris Potter and Billy Hart. The third CD highlights the incomparable saxophone giant Michael Brecker.
Beyond her achievements as a performer, Sarah is a prolific writer and educator. Her articles and transcriptions have been published in Piano Today Magazine, and her book "Modern Jazz Piano" was released by Hal Leonard in 2005. As a contributor to the Steinway Library of Piano Music, she has penned notable works such as "Pianist's Jammin' Handbook" and "A Baker's Dozen: 13 Contemporary Jazz Etudes."
Sarah's musical prowess extends beyond the jazz realm; her compositions were featured on the ABC daytime soap "All My Children." A finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition, her music has left an indelible mark on the cinematic world, appearing in films Thor: The Dark World and Clint Eastwood's The Mule. Sarah graduated from the New England Conservatory with honors and distinction in composition and performance.
Dan Asher
Dan has been busy performing and teaching in the New York area since 2001. His active schedule has included performances at legendary venues such as Birdland, the Blue Note, Smalls, and the 55 Bar, covering a wide range of music, mainly Rock, R&B, Jazz, and everything in between. As an in-demand sideman on electric and upright bass, he has performed with artists such as Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes and Jimmy Buffett as well as legendary keyboardists David Bryan and Jay Oliver. He also performs with renowned gospel and blues artist Alexis P Suter as well as the acoustic outfit Caravan of Thieves at numerous festivals in the northeast as well as in Canada. Most recently he was part of the Wheels of Soul tour performing with Gabe Dixon, while also having the chance to perform with the Tedeschi Trucks Band (of which Mr. Dixon is a member), and Los Lobos.
Mike Rubino
After attending Berklee College of Music, Mike joined the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra from 1984 to '85. He then joined the Buddy Rich Band from 1985–1987. After a summer tour with Mel Torme in 1987, he settled in the NY area as a freelance woodwind player. In 1991, he began teaching in Hastings on Hudson Public Schools where he served as music teacher and Department Chair for 32 years.
Bill Reeve
Bill Reeve has been playing drums for over 50 years. He was the Marching Band Director at the University of New Hampshire from 1983 to 1989, where he also directed the 4 o'clock Jazz Ensemble, the Percussion Ensemble, and Percussion Studies. He has performed with Clark Terry, Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabakin, James Moody, Jimmy Heath, James Williams, Milt Hinton, Dick Johnson, Buddy DeFranco, Eddie Daniels, Herb Pomeroy, Mike Metheny, the Chordettes, Pete Seger, and many others.
