sideman recordings

Don't Let A Good Thing get Away, Maud Hixson
Maud Hixson Vocals, Tex Arnold Piano, Warren Vache Cornet, Gene Bertoncini Guitar
Destiny Steve LaSpina
Vic Juris Guitar, Klaus Mueller Piano, Matt Kane Drums, Steve LaSpina Bass
Danny Reyes Influences
Danny Reyes Trumpet, Matt Tischio Tenor, Aruth Corral Guitar, Joe Spinelli Drums,
Steve LaSpina Bass
Live at Cafe Loup, Bob Kindered Trio
Bob Kindred Tenor, John Hart Guitar, Steve LaSpina Bass, with guests Warren Vache, cornet, trombonist Wycliffe Gordon and percussionist Tim Horner
Effervescent Rich Goldstein
"Rich Goldstein (Guitar) Andy LaVerne (piano), Steve LaSpina (bass) and Anthony Pinciotti (drums), and a guest appearance by saxophone veteran Billy Drewes.
Desert Flower Tony Romano
Lenny Sendersky Alto sax, Randy Becker Trumpet, Joe Locke Vibes, Tony Romano Guitar,
Matt Kane Drums Clev Douglass Vocals, Steve laSpina Bass
Frank Kohl Quartet/ Invisible Man
Frank Kohl Guitar, Tom Kohl piano, Jon Doty drums, Recorded October 16-17 2013
The Jim Hall Quartet/ Live a Birdland
Jim Hall, Greg Osby, Joey Baron, Steve LaSpina rcorded live at Birdland November 10-11 2010
John Tchicai In Monk's Mood
John Tchicai In Monk's Mood
Recorded on the Steeplechase Label SCCD 31675 with George Colligan piano,Billy Drummond Drums, John Tchicai Tenor and Alto sax. Steve LaSpina Bass.
Jack Wilkins Untill It's Time
Jack Wilkins guitar, Jon Cowherd piano and organ, Maker Ferber drums, Jeff Barone rhythm guitar, Samuel Torres percussion. MXJ 605 Maxjazz
Steve Myerson In Your Absence
Steve Myerson Piano
Anthony Pinciotti Drums
Steve LaSpinna Bass

Released on the Jazz Excursion record label
Its about time - Bob Keller
Recorded January 14, 2008 Bob Keller Tenor Sax, Steve Brown Guitar, Steve LaSpina Bass
The Benny Carter Centennial Project
Phil Woods alto sax Joe Wilder trumpet, Russell Malone Guitar, Loren Schoenberg tenor sax, Warren Vache Cornet, Randy Sandke trumpet, Bill Kichner soprano sax, Chris Neville piano, Steve LaSpina bass, Steve Johns drums.
Drori Mondlak- Point in Time
Drori Mondlak Drums, Karolina Strassmayer Alto Sax, Cary DeNigris Guitar, Steve LaSpina Bass
Karolina Strassmayer Adventures
Karolina Strassmayer Alto Sax, Cary DeNigris Guitar, Steve LaSpina Bass, Drori Mondlak Drums.
Marlene VerPlanck- Once There Was A Moon
Marlene Verplanck Voice Tedd Firth Piano, Steve LaSpina Bass, Rich DeRosa Drums. Recorded at Bennett Studios August 21 & 22, 2008
Tom Cohen The Guitar Trio Project DMJ-1092
Tom Cohen Drums, Rez Abbasi, Paul Bollenbeck, John Hart, Chico Huff,Jef Lee Johnson, Conrad Korsch, Steve LaSpina,Ben Monder, Eric Revis, Mike Richmond, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Bruce Saunders.
HallMarks: The Best of Jim Hall CCD2-30076-2
Two Disc set of selected recordings done for Concord and Telarc. With people like Kenny Baron, Ron Carter, Terry Clarke, Scott Colley, Gil Goldstein, Steve LaSpina, Joe Lavano, Christan McBride, Pat Metheny, Airto Morcira, Geogre Mraz, Lewis Nash, Greg Osby, George Shearing,and others.
Jam Session Vol 17 SCCD31593
Brad Goode (trumpet)
Ryan Kisor (trumpet)
Steve LaSpina (bass)
Andy LaVerne (piano)
John McNeil (trumpet)
Matt Wilson (drums)
Jam Session Vol 15 SCCD31581
Kris Allen (alto sax)
Billy Drummond (drums)
Steve LaSpina (bass)
Andy LaVerne (piano)
Loren Stillman (alto sax)
Chris Byars (alto sax)
Jam Session Vol 12 SCCD31567
Billy Drummond (drums)
Steve LaSpina (bass)
Andy LaVerne (piano)
Rich Perry (tenor sax)
Larry Schneider (tenor sax, alto sax)
Igor Butman (tenor sax)
Jam Session Vol 10 SCCD 31555
Billy Drummond (drums)
Steve LaSpina (bass)
Doug Raney (guitar)
Dave Stryker (guitar)
Freddie Bryant (guitar)
Jam Session Vol.9 SCCD31554
Billy Drummond (drums)
Jimmy Greene (tenor sax)
Steve LaSpina (bass)
Andy LaVerne (piano)
Mark Turner (tenor sax)
Don Braden (tenor sax)
Larry Schneider Mohawk SCCD31347
Anton Fig (drums)
Steve LaSpina (bass)
Andy LaVerne (piano)
Larry Schneider (tenor sax, alto sax)
Andy Laverne Serenade To Silver: SCCD31388
Billy Drummond (drums)
Tim Hagans (trumpet)
Steve LaSpina (bass)
Andy LaVerne (piano)
Rick Margitza (tenor sax)
Larry Schneider Jazz SCCD 31505
Steve LaSpina (bass)
Andy LaVerne (piano)
Larry Schneider (tenor sax, alto sax)
Matt Wilson (drums)
Jam Session Vol 16 (bass Jam) Steeplechase records SCCD31582
Ron McClure Bass
Jay Anderson Bass
Steve LaSpina Bass
George Colligan Piano
Darren Beckett Drums
Marlene VerPlanck "Now" ACD-330
Marlene VerPlanck
Tedd Firth Piano
Steve LaSpina Bass
Jerry Bruno Bass #4&9
Richard DeRosa Drums

Special Guest: Bucky Pizzarelli, Billy Talyor, Norman Simmons
Larry Schneider Freedom Jazz Dance
Keith Copeland (drums)
Steve LaSpina (bass)
Larry Schneider (tenor sax, alto sax)
Barbara Brussell, Lerner in Love LML Music
Tedd Firth Piano
Steve LaSpina Bass
Peter Grant Drums
Gene Bertoncini Guitar
Warren Vache Trumpet
Robert Kyle Sax
ETC plus One Red Records RR249
Jerry Bergonzi Tenor
Fred Hersch Piano
Steve LaSpina Bass
Jeff Hirshfield Drums
Hiroshi Yamazaki May We Say Love HMCD88
Hiroshi Yamazaki
Steve LaSpina
David W Jones JR
Fred Fried When Winter Comes 9248CD Ballet Tree Productions
Fred Fried Guitar/ Composer
Steve LaSpina Bass
Billy Drumond Drums
Strings arranged and conducted Richard DeRosa
Debbie Lesser Lets Mis Behave LML Music
Debbie Vocals
David Burnetti Piano
Bob Einfrank Guitar
Steve LaSpina Bass
Steve Bartosik drums
Glen Drews Trumpet
Andy Stein Violin
Melannie Cello
Steve LaSpina Remember When SCCD31540 SteepleChase
Dave Ballou Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Andrew Rathbun Tenor & Soprano Sax
Vic Juris Guitar
Jeff Hirshfield Drums
Joe Wilder Among friends Eveningstar ES106-2
Joe Wilder,Warren Vache, Frank Wess, Chris Neville, Bill Charlap, Skitch Henderson,Russel Malone,Bucky Pizzarelli, Steve LaSpina, Jerry Bruno, Chuck Reid, Joe Cocuzzo
James Naughton It's About Time DRG 91473
James Naughton-Vocals
John Oddo
Tim Ries
Dave Pietro
Jay Azzolina
Steve LaSpina
Dave Ratajczak
Jim Saporito
Teiji Taguchi Out of The line Whats new Records WNCJ-2122
Teiji Taguchi Guitar
Seamus Blake Tenor sax
David Kikosky Piano
Steve LaSpina Bass
Adam Nussbaum Drums
Carol Sloane I Never Went Away HighNote Recordings HCD7085
Carol Sloane Vocals
Bill Easley Tenor sax Flute, Clarinet
Norman Simmons Piano/ Arranger
Paul Bollenback Guitar
Steve LaSpina Bass
Kenny Washington Drums
Lynda Jamison Unpack your Dreams 70506000303
With Big Band and Strings
Garrison Fewell Quintet City of Dreams CDH 820.2
Garrison Fewell
Tino Tracanna
Steve LaSpina
Jeff Williams
Karl Schloz A Smooth One Nagel'Heyer 2012
Karl Schloz Guitar
Harry Allen Tenor Sax
Tony Monte Piano
Steve LaSpina Bass
Kathy Lee Gifford Born For You VE15115
With Full Orchestra/ Chris Marlowe piano/Ken Sebesky Guitar/ Steve LaSpina Bass/ John Redsecker Drums.
Steve LaSpina The Bounce SCCD31502
Dave Ballou Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Billy Drews Soprano sax and Tenor Sax
Vic Juris Guitar
Jeff Hirshfield Drums


Denise DiRenzo Sweet Refrain or-1122
David Burnetti Piano
Chirstopher Marlowe Piano
Ken Sebesky Guitar
Steve LaSpina Bass
John Resecker Drums
Steve Bartosik Drums
Glen Drews Trumpet
Brad Goode Quartet By Myself SCCD 31506
Brad Goode Trumpet
Ted Rosenthal Piano
Steve LaSpina Bass
Matt Wilson Drums
Garrison Fewell Birdland sessions Koc-Cd-8675
Garrison guitar
Jim Mcneely piano
Steve LaSpina bass
Jeff Williams drums
Michael Ferreri Sweet Dreams FR93585
Michael Ferreri Vocals
Chris Marlowe Piano and Arranger
Steve LaSpina Bass
John Redscecker Drums
Ken Sebesky Guitar
Clay Reude Cello
Lawrence Feldman Sax
Lisa Viggiano Live from Don't tell Mama LM records LMV-1
Lisa Viggiano Vocals
Christopher Marlowe Piano
Steve LaSpina Bass
Morgana King
Stardust CBS Sony Records 28AP 3316
Simply Eloquent Muse Records MR5326
Another Time Another Space MR 5339
Courtenay Day Live at Don't tell Mama gsdc0713
Christopher Marlowe Piano and arranger
Steve LaSpina Bass
John Redsecker Drums
Charles Cermele Ask me again
Christopher Marlowe Piano
Steve Laspina Bass
John Redsecker Drums
Ken Sebesky Guitar
Jack Wilkens Trio Art AJ0135
Jack Wilkens Guitar
Steve LaSpina Bass
Jeff Hirshfield Drums
Marc Puricelli Piano
Miss Claiborne Cary Live OC- 8806
Tony Monte Piano
Steve LaSpina Bass
Bill Hayes Drums
Al Gafa Guitar
Jerry Niewood Sax
Marty Laster Violin
Jack Wilkens Call Him Reckless CIJD60211t
Jack Wilkens Guitar
Steve LaSpina Bass
Mike Clark Drums
Nick Brignola Poinciana RSR CD 151
Nick Brignola Baritone sax
Phil Markowitz Piano
Steve LaSpina Bass
Billy Hart Drums
Cafe Percussion
Eliot Zigmund - Ed MacEachen Starlight Jazz today records
Eliot Zigmund Drums
Ed MacEachen Guitar
Steve LaSpina Bass
Joe Diorio/ Hall Crook Quartet Narayani RMCD4519
Joe Diorio
Hall Crook
Steve LaSpina
Steve Bagey
Benny Carter Songbook 2 01612-65155-2
Benny Carter Alto
Warne Vache Cornet
Chris Neville Piano
Steve LaSpina Bass
Sherman Ferguson Drums
Roy McCurdy Drums

With vocals by: Joe William, Diana Krall, Ruth Brown, Billy Stritch,Nancy Marano, Jon Hendricks, Lanie Kazan, Marlena Shaw, Barbara Lee, Weslia Whitfield and Benny Carter
Steve LaSpina The Road Ahead Ram records RMCD4526
Steve LaSpina Bass
Billy Drews Alto Tenor and Soprano sax
Vic Juris Guitar
Jim McNeely Piano
Jeff Hirshfield Drums
Larry Gelb Trio Daughters and Lovers Imagine action music
Larry Geld piano
Steve laspina bass
tom whaley drums
Benny Carter Songbook BMG records 01612-65134-2
Benny Carter Alto sax
Warren Vache Cornet
Chris Neville Piano
Steve LaSpina Bass
Sherman Ferguson Drums

Features the Following Vocalist
Diane Reeves, Carmen Bradford, Kenny Rankin, Joe Williams, Marlena Shaw,Jon Hendricks,Dinna Krall, Billy Stritch,Shirley Horn, Bobby Short,Ruth Brown,Weslia Whitfield,Nancy Marano and Peggy Lee
Mark Shilansky First Look MMC2037J
Mark Shilansky Piano
Steve LaSpina Bass
Jeff Hirshfield Drums
Raimondo MeliLupi Two MM records mm43027
Rainmondo MeliLupi Guitar
Stefania Rava vocals
Felice Reggio Trumpet
Steve LaSpina Bass
Gianmarco Scaglia Bass
Paolo Corsi Drums
Ettore Fioravanti Drums
Jeff Hirshfield Drums
Andy Laverne Quartet Stan Getz in Chappaqua Steeplechase SCCD31418
Andy Laverne piano
Don Braden tenor
Steve LaSpina bass
Danny Gottlieb drums
Dave Stryker Guitar
Gianmarco Scaglia Episodes Solo/Duo/Trio MM43026
Benny Carter New York Nights 01612-65154-2
benny carter Alto Sax
Chris neville Piano
Steve LaSpina Bass
Sherman Ferguson Drums
Dick Katz The Line Froms Here RSR CD 141
Dick Katz Piano
Benny Golson Sax
Ryan Kisor Trumpet
Steve LaSpina Bass
Ben Riley Drums
Vic Juris Music of Alec Wilder DTRCD-118
Vic Juris Guitar
Stee LaSpina Bass
Jeff Hirshfield Drums
Dave Liebman Sax
Tim Hagans Trumpet
Jerry Hahn Time Changes ENJ9007 2
Jerry Hahn guitar
Dave Liebman soprano sax
Steve LaSpina bass
Jeff Hirshfield drums
Phil Makowitz piano
Art Lande piano
Cynthia Crane & Mike Renzi Smoky bar Songs Lookout 9302
Cynthia Crane Vocals
Mike Renzi Piano
Grady Tate Drums
Jay Leonhart/Chip Jackson/ Steve laSpina Bass
Warren Chasson Vibes
Bill Easley Woodwinds
Jay Berliner guitar
Fred Fried Out of my Dreams BT122
Fried Fried 7 string Guitar
Steve LaSpina Bass
Gary Johnson Drums
Vic Juris Quartet Night Tripper SCCD31353 Steeplchase
Vic Juris guitar
Phil Markowitz piano
Steve LaSpina bass
Jeff Hirshfield drums
Andy Laverne Glass Ceiling Steeplechase SCCD31152
Andy Laverne Piano
Steve LaSpina Bass
Anton Fig Drums
Fred Hersch Red Square Blue AngelCDC0777 7 54743 2 9
Jazz Impressions of Russian Composers

Fred Hersch Piano and Arranger
James Newton Flute
Toots Thielemans Hamorica
Phil Woods Alto Sax and Clarinet
Eric Freelander Cello
Steve LaSpina Bass
Jeff Hirshfield Drums
Fred Fried Crystalline PRAM 002
Fred Fried 7 String Guitar
Steve LaSpina Bass
Gary Johnson Drums
Andy Laverne Quartet First Tango in New York Musicdisc 500472
Andy Laverne piano
Joe Lovano tenorsax
Steve LaSpina bass
Bill Stewart drums
Andy Laverne Double Standard Triloka 7198-2
Andy laverne piano
Billy Drews sax
Steve Laspina bass
Greg Hutchinson drums
Doug Raney Quartet Blues on a par SCCD31341
Doug Raney Guitar
George Cables Piano
Steve LaSpina Bass
Adam Nussbaum Drums
John Amercrombie-Andy Laverne Quartet Now it can be play Steeplechase SCCD31314
John Amercrombie guitar
Andy Laverne piano
Steve LaSpina bass
Jeff Hirshfield drums
Jeremy Steig Jigsaw Triloka 7190-2
Jeremy Steig Flute
LeeAnn Ledgerwood Piano
Joe Chambers Drums
Steve LaSpina Bass
Dick Katz 3Way Play RSR127
Dick Katz piano
Steve LaSpina Bass
Ben Riley Drums
Sylvia Sims You Must believe In Spring Elba5004-2
Slyvia Sims Vocals
Mike Renzi Piano
Steve LaSpina Bass
Tery Clarke Drums
Louis Smith Sextet Strike Up The Band SCCD 31294
Louis Smith Trumpet Fluegelhorn
Vincent Herring Alto Sax
Junior Cook Tenor Sax
Kevin Hays Piano
Steven LaSpina Bass
Leroy Williams Drums
Andy Laverne Trio Standard Eyes SCCD31280
Andy Laverne
Steve LaSpina
Anton Fig
Jim Hall and friends Live at Town hall Musicmasters PHCE 1028-9
Bobby Scott Slowly Musicmasters 5053-2-c
Bobby Scott Vocals and piano
Steve Laspina bass
Bucky Pizzarelli Guitar Vinnie Bell Guitar #7&9
Paul Host Drums
Andy Laverne Severe Clear SCCD31273
Andy Laverne
Tim Hagans
Rick Margitza
Steve LaSpina
Anton Fig
Fred Hersch The French Collection CDC 7 49561 2 EMI records
Fred Hersch piano and arranger
James Newton flute
Eddie Daniels Clarinet
Toots Thielemans harmonica
Kevin Eubanks Guitar
Joey Baron/ Jeff Hirshfield Drums
Bobby Scott Trio For Sentimental Reasons Music Masters CID6 0229y
Bobby Scott
Steve LaSpina
Ronnie Zito/Jimmy Young
*Bucky Pizzarelli
ETC Red records RR 123233-2
Fred Hersch piano
Steve LaSpina bass
Jeff Hirshfield drums
Lullaby of New York/ New York String Quartet Japan sales only.
Quartet

Ellen Jewett, Heide Yenney, Holly Morrison and Kris Yenny

Fred Hersch Piano
Steve Laspina Bass
Jeff Hirshfield Drums
Ryo Kawasaki Guitar
Arranged and Conducted Robert Aldridge
Jim Hall Trio featuring Tom Harrell These Rooms Denon CJ2297
Jim Hall Guitar
Steve LaSpina Bass
Joey Baron Drums
Tom Harrell Trumpet Flugelhorn
Marian McPartland Plays the music of Billy Straythorn CCD-4326
Marian McPartland Piano
Jerry Dodgion Sax
Steve LaSpina Bass
Joey Baron Drums
Pat Martino The Return MCD 5328
Pat Martino Guitar
Steve LaSpina Bass
Joey Baron Drums
Spike Robinson/Al Cohn Quintet Henry B. meets Alvin G. "Once in a Wild" Capri records 1061787
Spike Robinson sax
Al Cohn Sax
Richard Wyands piano
Steve LaSpina bass
Akira Tana drums
Friends in Deed Jack Fragomeni Noteworthy records
Jack Fragomeni Guitar
Steve LaSpina Bass
Mark Murphy Beauty and The Beast MCD 5355
Mark Murphy Vocals
Bill Mays Piano
Joey Baron Drums
Brain Lynch Trumpet
Lou Lausche Violin
Steve LaSpina/Michael Formanek Bass
Carl and Joanne Barry Holding on
Joanne Barry Vocals
Carl Barry Guitar
Steve LaSpina Bass
Eliot Zigmund Drums
Marian McPartland PersonalChoice CCD4202
Marian McPartland Piano
Steve LaSpina Bass
Jake Hanna Drums
Joanne Barry Embraceable You Fat Note Records FNR102
Carl Barry Guitar
Jack Wilkins Guitar
Steve LaSpina Bass
Tim Lekan Electric Bass and Upright Bass
John Clay Drums
Mike Hyman Drums
Paul Jost Drums
Tony Regusis Synthesizer
Micheal Morreale Trumpet
Tony Aiello Sax
Jeff Berman Percussion
Mike Hyman Drums
Don Stiernberg Rosetta
Flying High records fh9502