Instrument: Guitar

Steve Banks is a UK guitarist, composer, bandleader, and session musician. Steve released his debut album, Emboldened, in 2023 on Stoney Lane Records to enthusiastic critical acclaim including 5 stars and ‘Album Of The Month’ from BBC Music Magazine and 4 stars from UK Vibe, writing that “Banks brings a fresh voice to the world of jazz. An invigorating listening experience with clearly defined energy and character, there is a delight in its originality”.

 

Steve’s captivating style and versatility have kept him much in demand including playing electric, acoustic, baritone and nylon string guitars on Sara Colman’s albums ‘What We’re Made Of’ and ‘Ink On A Pin’ with credits as composer, co-composer and arranger. Both albums received high international acclaim and toured extensively in the UK. Steve also collaborates with Jonathan Silk to arrange Steve’s music for jazz orchestra with choir, with performances including WYJO, University of Birmingham Jazz Orchestra & Choir, Guildhall Jazz Orchestra & Choir and Leeds Contemporary Jazz Orchestra. 

 

Steve is an enthusiastic and experienced educator. Alongside private tuition, he has designed and taught degree courses and workshops for individuals, groups and ensembles across the UK since 2007, also preparing jazz students for undergraduate and post-graduate study at UK conservatoires.