Steve Wilson Super Band Gets Ready to Tour!
Steve is hitting the road in April with his Super Band! Check out Steve's Tour Dates for a concert near you. Steve Wilson Super Band is a reflection of Wilson's multifaceted artistry and versatility. Pianist Patrice Rushen (hit recording artist, composer, arranger, producer, Grammy and Emmy Awards musical director, film and television scores), bassist James Genus (w/Herbie Hancock, Saturday Night Live, Bob James, Whitney Houston), and drummer Billy Kilson (w/George Duke, Chris Botti, Michael Franks, Dianne Reeves) are three of the most accomplished and creative talents in music today. Vocalist Carla Cook will join them for two nights at Jazz Standard. (Kenny Davis will replace James Genus on April 14.) Wilson says, "These are artists of the highest caliber, and with their collective resumes this is indeed is real "super band"".

This very special project was assembled especially for Wilson's homecoming concert at American Theater in his native Hampton, VA. The band's collective experience encompasses jazz, funk, R & B, pop, classical, and more. He and Patrice Rushen have been band mates in Buster Williams' quartet "Something More" for the several years. Wilson recorded Rushen's tune "Wishful Thinking" on his 2003 Max Jazz release Soulful Song (that actually features Kilson and Genus). Says Wilson, "I've been a fan of her work for many years, and it's a thrill to have her on this project." James Genus is also a Hampton native. Having known each other since their teens, Genus and Wilson are both alums of Virginia Commonwealth University and the band Out of the Blue. Last year they performed and recorded with Jeff "Tain" Watts' acclaimed Family project. Billy Kilson and Wilson met in the early 80's, and subsequently toured and recorded together with the acclaimed Dave Holland Quintet in the late 90's. Wilson was featured on Kilson's recent BK Groove DVD and CD release. "This tour was the perfect opportunity to collaborate with special friends who are very exciting and dynamic artists", says Wilson. "Each of them are the very best at what they do, and they are all masters of varied styles of music? this quartet can travel any musical territory. As a musician you're always aiming for the next plateau, and I'm sure that we'll reach new heights on this musical adventure". Expect the unexpected with this band.

Listen to Wishful Thinking, written by Patrice Rushen with Steve, Carla, James and Billy.

The Wall Street Journal: The Sideman Becomes the Star Detroit Free Press: Review - Steve Wilson Plays the 32nd Annual Detroit Jazz Festival Detroit Free Press: Article - Love notes from the Detroit Jazz Festival' Maryland Theater Guide: Steve Wilson Bird with Strings at the Kennedy Center Steve Wilson Interview from the June 2011 issue of Jazz Inside. Steve Wilson 50th Birthday Quote Sheet  Feb 2011 AAJ: Steve Wilson Concert Review  Sep 08

Steve's site is loaded with music! Check out his Recorded Live page and hear him in performance with his current quartet, Wilsonian's Grain, with Christian McBride, Maria Schneider and much more! Coming soon: We are currently building a brand new page that will have "The Best Of" from Steve's 50th birthday celebration at Jazz Standard in NYC. The first to go up will be Steve Wilson With Strings, the most talked about night of the week! Come back later and hear the crown jewels of string sections. The jazz ensemble players were none too shabby either... His Recordings page has samples from each of his recordings. Be sure to check it out.