The Stepney Sisters鈥� 4/4
In a special edition of our 4/4 feature, Eibur, Charlene and Chant茅 Stepney share some of the albums that were shaped and produced by their late father, Charles Stepney.
鈥楻ound Midnight is presented by award-winning saxophonist Soweto Kinch. This weekday late-night show celebrates the thriving UK jazz scene and spotlights the best new music alongside incredible acts from past decades.
In a special edition of our 4/4 feature, Eibur, Charlene and Chant茅 Stepney share some of the albums that were shaped and produced by their late father, the seminal Chicago composer, musician, and dedicated parent Charles Stepney. Amidst his expansive repertoire, Charles is responsible for well-loved orchestrations and melodies for some of the leading artists of the day including Earth, Wind and Fire, Rotary Connection, Ramsey Lewis and The Dells. Never one to be boxed in, his compositions and productions transcended genres, while maintaining a signature Stepney sound.
The Stepney Sisters will be sharing a new project Rotary Connection 222 created in tribute to and to honour the legacy of Charles Stepney. They will be performing at We Out Here festival in Dorset this August, featuring a band formed by the sisters and Chicago bassist and bandleader Junius Paul.
To begin their week taking us into the musical world of Charles Stepney, the Stepney Sisters choose an album by one of music鈥檚 timeless voices, which was produced by and features Charles Stepney on the organ.
Also in the programme, music from Ineza, Tim Boniface, and Courtney Pine.
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