Steve Clisby

Steve Clisby’s reputation among his colleagues is one of uncompromising artistic integrity. He has had the pleasure and privilege to be creatively associated with some of the top names on the international music scene.

• Born in Riverside California, he studied piano - his first love - and saxophone, from the age of 7, but it would be Steve's voice that captivated people the most…

• American Gypsy became one of the premiere live R&B bands on the international scene. This quality of funk, fun and R&B could not be found anywhere in Europe. American Gypsy worked and recorded for 15 years as a major force on the international music scene.

• Jazz is also Steve Clisby, having played and recorded with “Dennis Chambers” (USA – Mike Stern, Steely Dan, Parliament), “John Lee” (USA – Sonny Rollins, Dizzy Gillespie), and “Dale Barlow”, Jonathon Zwartz, Bill Risby, James Muller, Warren Trout, Hamish Stuart, Andrew Gander (all Australia). Steve also recently appeared at The North Sea Jazz Festival (Holland). “Progressive jazz” with the current exotic European sounds and creative sampling is also being produced in the MIRACLE 8 STUDIO. Steve's new production, “New Beach Road”, is about to be launched internationally. www.miracle8.com

• Steve’s vocals are also featured on various TV commercials, including ads for Coca Cola and Toyota

• Facts - Supported Tina Turner throughout her 1996 European tour. Toured with Chaka Khan, Kool and the Gang, Crusaders, Mothers Finest, Level 42, Hot Chocolate, Santana, James Cotton Blues Band, Charles Lloyd , Frank Zappa, Taj Mahal and Tina Turner.

Wrote the songs - “Whatever Whenever” (originally titled “Inside Out”) which appears on the Groove Armada CD. "Golden Ring" which appears on the Neneh Cherry album "Man".