STEVE WIEST
Multiple Grammy-Nominated Trombonist, Composer, Songwriter, Author and Cartoonist
Edwards Instruments Artist. Steve Wiest plays the Custom T302 Excalibur Trombone and Griego-Steve Wiest Mouthpiece Exclusively
This site is a window into my body of work and ongoing creative adventures. Whether it's as a guest artist, a composition-arrangement commission, a speaking presentation, trombonist in a section–on tour or one-off recording, cartoons, or prose... let's get together.
Please explore and enjoy!
–Steve Wiest
Chicago, IL U.S.
Welcome to Wiestworld!
NEW!
The WIESTWORLD
Chat-Blog Community
The world has changed, and I need a place to recharge. SO...I have decided to leave social media and create a community right here. For me, it feels like a healthy move and something that's good for my soul.
I'd LOVE it if you would join (FREE OF CHARGE) Just CLICK HERE, make a post and click "Post as a Member" BAM! You're in!
I won't sell you anything unless you ask, there is a code of conduct, and your info will NEVER be sold to anyone. EVER.
It's like FaceBook, or Insta, or X... but WITHOUT the corporate sponsors, bots, ads. algorithms, angst or toxicity. It's a wee little chat-blog with some bells and whistles. Nothing is being sold except an opportunity to gather and talk in a civil manner.
Sound fun? Drop on by...
Some Compositions and Arrangements:
Click the imnage of Concerto below for the complete playlist:
Grammy Nominee:
Grammy Nominee:
Trombone!
Some Cartoons:
MORE GOODIES!
Here is a link to my new podcast and some videos of me performing and telling stories...
The Leadology Podcast!
A show featuring myself
and a special guest trombonist. It's trombonists talking about trombone! (And quite often going "off the rails" into hilarious and fascinating other areas of thought.) Really? Who could ask for anything more?
CLICK HERE
or go to wherever you get your podcasts...
A Bunch O' Stuff!
Some Phröntrange fusion...
A story about Maynard Ferguson, Miles Davis,
Herbie Hancock Don Cheadle and a fluffy yellow Prince shirt...
A story about Doc Severinsen, Conte Candoli, Snooky Young,
Tom DeLibero and double-chocolate Pop Tarts!
Here's a clip from my project "Concerto For Folded Space"
Here's a track from the Vinyl Hampdin debut album "RED." It's our take on the classic
Rare Earth tune "I Just Want To Celebrate."
From the Phröntrange Liner Notes Written by Jimmy Pankow: Rock and Roll and Songrwriter's Hall of Fame Inductee and Composer-Trombone with The Supergroup Chicago:
Pioneer(def): one who bravely ventures where no one has gone before.
Steve Wiest is a pioneer. He is fearless. He is a visionary who dares to throw convention to the wind. His music screaming from the very depths of his being, with no rules! This body of work does not seek approval by would-be critics. It emanates, unfettered and joyously, from Steve's heart and soul. Oh, and he has that sly grin! His humor and wit are so evident here, as well as a strong supporting cast. He has enlisted the very best to accompany him on this adventure. We're talking SERIOUS chops across the board!
So..., fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride!
...And this guy, who's bestowed on me more accolades than I could ever possibly deserve, PLAYS HIS ASS OFF!