Steve Decker – Music

About

Steve Decker is a musician-drummer-composer in the New Jersey metropolitan area. His versatility as an artist makes him a MUSICAL drummer, and his passion for creativity brings the music to life. Steve speaks many languages when it comes to music. New Orleans Funk to the Delta Blues, Acid Jazz to Traditional Bop, Acoustic Folk to Hard Rock, Motown to Pop.

His performance and Recording schedule has included ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME keyboardist BERNIE WORRELL (P-Funk, The Talking Heads), also GRAMMY AWARD WINNING BLUES HALL OF FAME JAMES COTTON (Muddy Waters). Also soundtracks and jingles for various TV spots that include a remake of “SHAFT” with the Legendary ISAAC HAYES for USA Networks hit show MONK, and The Travel Channels WORLD POKER TOUR.

Steve is centrally located in the NY/NJ/Philly area, and travel through these three states for studio work/sessions. He also has a set-up for recording drum tracks for smaller projects, such as TV/Film drum and percussion overdubs, pre-production demoing for Singer/Songwriter, drum tracks via internet and more…

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Testimonials

Steve is a true pro with a great work ethic!

David Bendethmulti-platinum award winning record producer

Steve Decker, is one of those drummers, like Jim Keltner, Levon Helm; that he understands, what it takes to deliver a song. His time is impeccable, pocket and groove, deep, and, knows how important dynamics are to the song. Great imagination for parts, is always on time…..plus he’s a great hang. I really enjoyed my time, working with him.

Benny Harrison

Not only does Steve Decker lay down a great groove and is a pleasure to work with, he has a collection of vintage drums that sound amazing.

Ben Elliot Showplace Studio

Steve Decker is the most versatile drummer I’ve ever recorded, if there ever is a music business again, he’ll be the first guy I call.

Tom Camusowww.tomcamuso.com

Hired steve as a Drummer/producer/musician in 2010, and hired steve more than once

“Working with Steve is a joy. He will go to the ends of the earth in delivering

the exact vision that the artist or producer sets out to achieve. His goals are clearly set on serving the music and the song. Steve is capable of playing many style’s of music from the sweetest jazz ballad to the earthiest of rock and roll. Steve will never make you feel like you need to be watching the clock and will consider any idea suggested with a smile. I highly recommend Steve for your next gig or recording session.

Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative

Stephen DeAcutisSound Spa Productions

Hired steve as a Musician/Drummer in 1996, and hired steve more than once

“Why hire Steve Decker? 2 words…Musical Drummer.

I’ve worked with Steve for almost 15 yrs now. We’ve recorded everywhere from kitchens to Grammy Award winning studios, played church basements and Festival, worked with Bernie Worrell and Issac Hayes. Steve can make parts you’ve imagined sing but more importantly he can sing you the parts you couldn’t imagine. Steve is the drummer I goto when my life depends on it…and in fact, as an Emmy Award winning composer, producer, engineer…it does. Did i mention his drum selection?”

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

Damon TrottaSluggosGoonMusic.com

News

STEVE DECKER-DRUMS CHUCK HAMMER-GUITARS AND TEXTURES JAMIE SAFT-PIANO, B3, RHODES ANDY HESS-BASS ON THE “PATH HEART TRAVERSE” RECORD.’
AJ Croix’s Cumberland Jail record
Dan Whitley’s “Live Out loud” album produced by Malcolm Burn
“Hide in Light” by Paul McGilloway (drums)
“The Art and Times of Frosty Myers” (drums for the film)
Matt Butler EP produced by David Bendeth
Ensign Broderick’s “BloodCrush” and “BloodMyth” album
Greg Boyer’s “Fall For Love” album produced by Malcolm Burn
Joshua Branson’s “Million Thoughts” EP
Hanne Vasshus’ “A House” record produced by Malcolm Burn
Dustin Bookatz’ EP
A.J. Croix’s “American Idols” record
Evan Malach’s “When All Is One” record
Eric Steckel (drums)
Steve Decker, Chuck Hammer, Scot Hornick and Kendall Scott at AppleHead Studios exploring real time composing, sonic textures and improvised music.
John Ginty at Shark Tank Studios recording Cardon Raquet’s “Where I Belong”
Billy Hector (drums)
The Scott Weis Band (drums)
Steve Decker drums Dan DeChellis piano Scot Hornick bass on Dan’s release “Strength and Anger” Recorded at Jim McGees studio
Steve Decker on drums with Chuck Hammer guitar http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Hammer and Scot Hornick bass
Steve Decker is on guitarist Gary Reeds Folk Rock record “After Before”along with Bob Harris (gtr)(Vassar Clements), Todd Lanka (bass), Todd Collins (gtr mand.) http://www.toddcollinsmusic.com/
Steve Decker in Fat Rabbit Studios with Arne Englund (gtr) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000550959057 Dave Gross (gtr)www.davegross.net Arthur Neilson (gtr) www.arthurneilson.com and Rob Fraser www.robfraserbass.com
Matt O’Ree (drums)
WISER-TIME “Beggars and Thieves” record
Mike Dugan’s record “From the Rough"
WISER-TIME “All For One” record
GWYN FARLEY debut cd “My Everything” (drums)
Perception is Steve’s own Jazz Compositions
Mailing List – Where, When and Who – Email Steve to get the lowdown
Craig Maher’s "PROPEL" cd
Vehicle’s “Drunkin Drivin” and “The Grease Spot” CD’s
THE ROCK-N-ROLL RESSURECTION PROJECT! (drums) - Check back for more details
Glenn Snelwar’s new record “Acts of God”
James VonBulow’s cd titled Von Garcia “I think a think”

Instruction

With curriculums that are customized for all ages and all levels, Steve has developed lessons that promote maximum growth potential in all of the areas drummers that need. He combines both traditional and progressive methods for building such skills as: 4way coordination, technique, reading, time, and chops. He then explains how those skills apply to various styles of music, ranging from: Jazz, Rock, Funk/R&B, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Country Swing, to New Orleans. Steve is also available for Drum Clinics and Master Classes. Classes are offered in private and group instruction sessions in person, or via Skype.

Inner-view

DRUM INFLUENCES; John Bonham, Zigaboo Modeliste, Bill Stewart, Levon Helm, Tony Williams, Simon Kirke, Dave Garabaldi, Elvin Jones, and more.

MUSICIANS I’D LIKE TO WORK WITH; John Scofield, Brian Eno, Joni Mitchell, Kelly Joe Phelps, and more.