biography

Born in Scotland in 1981, Euan Stevenson studied classical piano with Simon Coverdale before moving to Birmingham to study jazz piano with Liam Noble at the Birmingham Conservatoire and classical composition at Birmingham University. Now based in Glasgow, Euan is much in demand as a sideman for many of Scotland’s finest jazz musicians. Furthermore, Euan’s reputation as a skillful and sensitive vocal accompanist is growing rapidly. As a leader, Euan fronts “The Euan Stevenson Trio” with Andy Sharkey on bass and Jim Drummond on drums. The release of Euan’s first solo album “Portraits Preludes and Landscapes” in December 2007 displays Euan’s ability to improvise spontaneous compositions in a classical style. Tracks from the album have been played regularly on BBC Radio Scotland, and recently on Radio 3. The bulk of Euan’s compositional work is currently with saxophonist/composer Theo Forrest, collaboratively writing pop, dance and film music. An album is underway for their own pop/soul group “Up on the 1”. As an educator, Euan teaches piano at Dollar Academy, has private pupils, and he works regularly with FYJO, YMI projects and annually on The Fife Summer jazz Course.

“…a talented and charismatic player and composer….his playing is full of maturity…”
Liam Noble – Pianist & Composer

“…(Stevenson’s composition) “Nineteen eighty-four” slithered slowly before opening up into a rousing solo from pianist Euan Stevenson…”
The Scotsman

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