Steve Jr. grew up in the Chicago Suburb Wheaton Illinois. His first instrument was piano; he started playing drums by age 13. Stephen concluded his eclectic early education at the Chicago Academy for the Arts high school.  Roosevelt University was the next stop, and there Stephen was able to experience and be educated in Classical, Jazz, and traditional music of many different styles. Composition and arranging was one of the greatest interests that grew for Stephen in college.

Tenor Madness is a Chicago band mixing funk, latin and world music with jazz. We showcase unique, original compositions and intriguing covers.

Casey Fitzpatrick – tenor and soprano sax
Rytas Vygantas – tenor sax
Shawn Salmon – guitar
Paul Musser – bass
Peter Mack – drums

Download their music on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lovesong/id1142868837?i=1142868849