Step on Step is a compilation album by American musician Charles Stepney. It was released posthumously on September 9, 2022, through International Anthem Recording Company.
Background Charles Stepney was an American arranger, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter from Chicago. Step on Step is a compilation of previously unreleased Stepney demos, consisting of 23 tracks. It serves as the official debut for him as a solo artist.
Stepney died in 1976 at the age of 45. Before his death, he intended to release a solo album. He left behind 90 reels of unreleased solo material. They were recorded in his Chicago home studio, as four-track demos. After his death, his daughters Eibur, Charlene, and Chanté uncovered the tapes.
Step on Step was released on September 9, 2022, through International Anthem Recording Company.
Critical reception
Andrew Male of Mojo commented that "It's the music equivalent of finding a great author's journals or an artist's sketchbook." He added, "It feels vital, personal, vulnerable but also incomplete." Paul Bowler of Record Collector wrote, "Accompanied by spoken word reminiscences from his daughters, it makes for an illuminating insight into the working methods of a musical genius."
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Track listing
Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes.
Charles Stepney – performance, recording Eibur Stepney – production, narration Charlene Stepney – production, narration Chanté Stepney – production, narration Scott McNiece – editing, sequencing Dave Vettraino – additional recording, treatment, mixing David Allen – mastering Rubie Stepney – photography Ayana Contreras – liner notes Craig Hansen – design, layout
Charts + Chart performance for Step on Step Chart (2022) Peakposition
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