Listening to groups like Chicago and Earth Wind & Fire were staples growing up.
Some of Steve's early influences were the sounds of Lee Loughnane of the 70's &
80's group, Chicago, Rahmlee Michael Davies and Michael Harris of the famed
Phenix Horns (EWF, Phil Collins), and of course ... the all-star Tower of Power
Horn section.

In Steve's gear arsenal, his trumpet collection includes both a Yamaha
YTR6340ST, Yamaha YTR8310Z, Yamaha YFH6310Z and his Harry James  
special ... a restored 1947 King Liberty II.
Steve started out his musical career at the
age of 5 when his parents enrolled him for
piano lessons. After studying and learning
his musical prowess on  the keyboards, he
then moved on to the guitar.

Growing up in a house listening to rock
and R & B got him hooked on his next
endeavor...the trumpet.   
Trumpet / Flugelhorn
Percussion

SFO Co-Musical Director
Steve Edwards