Steve Frieder
Peekskill based Saxophonist and Composer Steve Frieder is a rising artist in the worlds of jazz, pop, art-music and improvisation.
Since touring with Boy George and Culture Club in 2023, Frieder has released a wide scope of original music. In 2024 alone, he released a solo woodwind EP, Paul’s Promise (A Dedication to Paul Robeson and the Peekskill Riots), an experimental Cassette record The Pink Cassette, and two singles (Waves and Light, Spirit Chant) from his upcoming full band album.
Here, he presents a night of solo-saxophone performance in SET 1, exploring themes of human connection, existentialism and freedom in a compelling musical presentation fueled by multi-genre mastery, enhanced with electronic effects. Then, in SET 2, accompanied by Christopher James Talio (Guitar), Sam Smith (Bass) and Bryan Kopchak (Drums), Frieder presents music from recently released music as well as from his upcoming albums. Styles bend through funk, jazz, reggae and free improvisation.
