Live Jazz by Stephen Arnold Trio

The Stephen Arnold Trio performs swinging selections from the Great American Songbook and beyond. Bio: Stephen Arnold is a bassist, composer, producer, and arranger living in Washington, D.C. Known for his open ears, earnest expression, and unique musical voice, he has quickly become one of the region’s most in-demand upright and electric bassists. ​After graduating from the George Wahington University in 2017, he dove headfirst into D.C.’s vibrant and diverse music scene, playing straight-ahead jazz, funk, Brazilian, rock, and improvised music. In 2018 he was selected for Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead program at the Kennedy Center. As a sideman, Stephen performs regularly with Donvonte’ McCoy, Alison Crockett, Samuel Prather’s Groove Orchestra, Sharon Clark, George V. Johnson Jr., Aaron Myers, Sarah Hughes, Keith Butler Jr., and Simone Baron’s Arco Belo. In addition to leading his own groups, Stephen is a member of and featured on studio recordings by ¡FIASCO! and The New World. Regardless of the setting, Arnold brings inspired energy and emotional passion to the music he plays. Stephen Arnold's debut album, SEA CHANGE, is available now on all platforms. It was voted the #4 D.C. jazz album of 2020 by CapitalBop and was a finalist for jazz album of the year at the Washington Area Music Awards (Wammies). The album features twelve original compositions with Arnold on upright bass, leading a sextet with Brian Settles on tenor saxophone, Simone Baron on accordion, Aleks Izotov on piano, Nelson Dougherty on guitar, and Keith Butler Jr. on drums, as well as a guest appearance from Sarah Marie Hughes on soprano saxophone. https://www.stephenarnoldbass.com/