Biography
- Steve Lippia is renowned for interpreting standards with a contemporary swing/pop sensibility, delivering the storytelling charm of classic American songs without impersonation. His approach focuses on mood, phrasing, and emotion, making each performance a fresh experience.
- Career highlights include headlining the Rio Suites and Resorts in Las Vegas, performances with Birdland Jazz Club backing, and leading European jazz festival tours. He has appeared on national and regional TV programs such as Extra, Good Day New York, CNN, ABC, and BBC.
- Across North America, Lippia has performed with more than 150 symphonies, bringing jazz and pop standards to concert halls and orchestral settings, and expanding the audience for the Great American Songbook.
- LPs and CDs in his discography span from the self-titled Steve Lippia (CD) and Steve Lippia Live (CD) to In Concert (CD), the latter released around 2009 and noted in major music listings and outlets such as Apple Music. His 2009 Grammy nomination for Steve Lippia in Concert highlights the critical recognition his performances have earned.
- To book Steve Lippia for events and tours, contact Andersen Arts Group (Lori Andersen) via his official site.
Discography Highlights
- Steve Lippia in Concert (CD) — widely cited as a defining live collection and Grammy-nominated
- Steve Lippia (CD) — self-titled release
- Steve Lippia Live (CD) — live performance collection
- In Concert (CD) — released circa 2009, often referenced as his most recent album in period press
Upcoming Tour Information
- 2025-05-02 Simply Sinatra with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra at Severance Hall, Cleveland, OH.
- Selections typically span standard Broadway tunes, Great American Songbook classics, and contemporary arrangements that fit the orchestral and big-band settings he favors.
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