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

  • Amy’s Becoming: Suite for Solo Piano in Seven Movements was awarded runner-up in the SMP Press Solo Composition Competition, Nov 2019—very honored to have placed in this national competition!

  • Amy was awarded the coveted ‘Nationally Certified Teacher of Music’ designation (N.C.T.M.) by Music Teachers National Association, Oct 2019—a huge affirmation!

  • Inquietude from Amy’s Becoming: Suite for Solo Piano in Seven Movements won first place in the MTAC Composer’s Today statewide competition, June 2019 and was featured on the winners and 20th-century music concerts at the state convention.

  • Amy is currently writing a new suite for piano…stay tuned!