Steve Lyman

Steve Lyman
Born (1982-01-22) January 22, 1982
Origin Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Genres Jazz
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Drums
Website stevelymandrums.com

Stephen Richard Lyman (born January 22, 1982) is an American jazz drummer, composer and educator.[1][2]

Biography

Early Life

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Lyman was exposed to music at an early age by his father, a classical guitarist. Lyman began to play professionally while in high school and eventually studied music at the University of Utah. He relocated to New York City in 2005 to continue his education at the New School where he began to study with drummer Ari Hoenig, whom he cites a musical influence and mentor.[1][2]

Musical Career

Lyman worked extensively with vocalist José James in the mid-2000s and recorded on James’ critically acclaimed album, The Dreamer.[3]He has also worked with artists including Aaron Parks, Gilad Hekselman, Nir Felder, Julian Pollack, Chase Baird, Bill McHenry, George Garzone, Ralph Alessi, Logan Richardson, Jaleel Shaw, Tyshawn Sorey, Dan Tepfer, Becca Stevens and Corey Christiansen.[1][2][4][5][6]

Lyman released his debut album Revolver in 2013. The album featured pianist Julian Pollack, guitarist Kenji Aihara and bassist Chris Tordini.[1][7][8]

As an educator, Lyman taught alongside drummer Billy Hart at Montclair State University in New Jersey in 2007. In 2013, Lyman published his first book, A New Approach to Odd-Times for Drumset, through Mel Bay Publications.[9] He currently serves on the faculties of the University of Utah and Snow College.[1][10]

Lyman professionally endorses for Craviotto Drum Company and Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals.[11][12]

Discography

As leader

As sideman

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Steve Lyman". University of Utah. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  2. 1 2 3 "Steve Lyman". Smalls Live. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  3. 1 2 May, Chris. "Jose James: The Dreamer". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  4. 1 2 Lindsay, Bruce. "Chase Baird: Crosscurrent". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2014-06-20.
  5. 1 2 Wiegand, David. "CD Review: Chase Baird, Crosscurrent". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2014-06-20.
  6. 1 2 Silsbee, Kirk (March 2011). "Chase Baird: Crossurrent". DownBeat. Elmhurst: Maher Publications: 67.
  7. ↑ "Steve Lyman: Revolver". All Music. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  8. 1 2 Lindsay, Bruce. "Steve Lyman: Revolver". Smalls Live. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  9. ↑ "Steve Lyman". Jazztimes. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  10. ↑ "Horne School of Music Faculty". Snow College. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  11. ↑ "Educational Endorsers". Craviotto Drums. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  12. ↑ "Artists". Istanbul Mehmet. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
  13. ↑ "David Halliday's "Dreamsville" reaches 3 million streams!". Lonepeak Sound. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
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