AMY STEPHENS

Pianist & Composer

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Stephens plays it all as if with a smile on her face and in her fingers. Stunning finger work, effortlessly negotiated.

Colin Clarke, Fanfare Magazine
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Instantly embraceable jazz

Indy Star
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A formidable originator of new music. This is the future of instrumental jazz

Michael Nastos, All Music Guide
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Contemporary jazz that is passionate, innovative, engaging and witty….The biggest star on the disc is Stephens, whom I've never met but whose playing is so warm and intimate I feel like I'm best friends with her already.

Steve Hammer, Nuvo
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This one is a gem.

Peter Westbrook, jazzreview.com
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Stephens is a very prolific and melodic composer who is able to allure you with a sophisticated, appealing feel.

Chuck Workman, WTPI-FM
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Stephens suggests Keith Jarrett on the keys

Adam Greenburg, All Music Guide

News

  • A Day at the Beach for Solo Piano is here!  Check out the video and score!
  • P.S. Until I See You… (Feb. 2021): Amy’s newest song is here, featuring Tom Clark on tenor sax in a remote collaboration from Indiana and California!
  • Scenes of San Francisco is a winner in both the 2020 Composer’s Today state competition and the 2020 SMP Press Solo competition. Check out the piano score and on-location video!
  • Becoming Suite was awarded honorable mention in the 2020 Robert Avalon International Competition for Composers! Becoming Suite also received first place in the 2019 Composer’s Today competition and runner-up in the 2019 SMP Press Solo competition.