Time: 49:50
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2015
Styles: Jazz: Smooth Jazz, Fusion
Art: Front
01. Steppin' Out (Feat. Steve Cooper, Staci McCrackin & Skypp) (4:14)
02. Genesis (Feat. Steve Cooper) (4:20)
03. Second Chance (Feat. Steve Cooper) (5:15)
04. Funk Funk (Feat. Steve Cooper) (4:37)
05. Trix (Feat. Steve Cooper) (5:31)
06. Into My Life (Feat. Steve Cooper) (4:05)
07. Three Way (Feat. Steve Cooper) (4:44)
08. Sheena's Song (Feat. Steve Cooper) (4:03)
09. All Synth (Feat. Steve Cooper) (5:00)
10. Imma B Alright (Feat. Steve Cooper) (3:39)
11. Steppin' Out (Rap Mix) [Feat. Steve Cooper, Staci McCrackin & Skypp] (4:18)
Rodney Stepp (born September 29,) is an American keyboardist, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. As a jazz, R&B/soul performer, Rodney's musical career has spanned more than 50 years and 5 continents, performing alongside Sister Sledge, Babyface, The Spinners, Ben E. King, Wayman Tisdale, Mary Wilson, Ronnie Dyson, Dionne Warwick, The Emotions, Patti LaBelle & The BlueBelles, Joe Tex and other notable artists.
The Soul-filled 70s
The Spinners
Rodney famously served as keyboardist and assistant musical director for the Spinners from 1974 – 1981 performing across the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa. Rodney can be seen in Muhammad Ali's "When We Were Kings" full-length documentary with clips of Rumble In The Jungle – the famous Ali-Foreman boxing match in Zaire, Africa where The Spinners performed with Sister Sledge, Etta James, Bill Withers, Jazz Crusaders and James Brown. Rodney also has appeared in TV Shows performing with The Spinners such as; Midnight Special, Rock Concert, Soul Train, American Bandstand, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Flip Wilson as host, Dinah Shore, Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas, Night Dreams with David Nelson (Ozzie & Harriet) and many more. You can also hear Rodney's keyboard wizardry on “The Spinners: Live” album recorded at the Latin Casino. Rodney may be most revered for his organ solo on The Spinners hit “Mighty Love.” He also re-joined the group in 1990 when they opened for Jay Leno at Caesars Palace, Oct. 1999 and again in 2004 at The Snake Pit Ball (Indy 500) in Indianapolis IN.
The Booming 90s
In the 90s Rodney expanded his company into the corporate music arena. Brooks Street Music became a creative production house providing music for radio jingles, TV advertisements, film, and corporate presentations. Rodney received ADDY awards in 1993 for Public Service Campaign, No Drug Zone for WTTV Channel 4, 1996 for the Hoosier Lottery, and 2004 for the Indiana State Museum Project. His corporate clients have included The Children’s Museum, Indianapolis Downtown, Inc., The Indiana Pacers, The Kentucky Lottery, The Hoosier Lottery, Hardees, Holiday Inn, ESPN, WXIN (Fox 59), Corporate Creations, Eli Lilly and Company, MZD Advertising, Bates USA, Delta Faucet, The Indianapolis Recorder and United Airlines.
The recognition for his music was coupled by recognition for his community service. Rodney was the recipient of The United States Congressional Record Award in July 2005, endorsed by Congresswoman Julia Carson, as well as receiving the Distinguished Citizens Award from the City of Indianapolis, Mayor Bart Peterson and the Distinguished Hoosier Award from the Governor of Indiana, Mitch Daniels.
Rodney’s resume includes performing as the keyboardist for a widely-popular local rock group, The Flying Toasters for 10 years. Rodney is performing with his band, “STEPPIN’ OUT BAND”, STEPP WALKER PROJECT, STACI McCRACKIN, and writing and producing various artists. Rodney has just co-written and produced a project on JOON WALKER, R&B Male Vocalist and national recording artist and is in the LAB working on his next album entitled, “SECOND CHANCE" for AZ IZ Records.
The Soul-filled 70s
The Spinners
Rodney famously served as keyboardist and assistant musical director for the Spinners from 1974 – 1981 performing across the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa. Rodney can be seen in Muhammad Ali's "When We Were Kings" full-length documentary with clips of Rumble In The Jungle – the famous Ali-Foreman boxing match in Zaire, Africa where The Spinners performed with Sister Sledge, Etta James, Bill Withers, Jazz Crusaders and James Brown. Rodney also has appeared in TV Shows performing with The Spinners such as; Midnight Special, Rock Concert, Soul Train, American Bandstand, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Flip Wilson as host, Dinah Shore, Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas, Night Dreams with David Nelson (Ozzie & Harriet) and many more. You can also hear Rodney's keyboard wizardry on “The Spinners: Live” album recorded at the Latin Casino. Rodney may be most revered for his organ solo on The Spinners hit “Mighty Love.” He also re-joined the group in 1990 when they opened for Jay Leno at Caesars Palace, Oct. 1999 and again in 2004 at The Snake Pit Ball (Indy 500) in Indianapolis IN.
The Booming 90s
In the 90s Rodney expanded his company into the corporate music arena. Brooks Street Music became a creative production house providing music for radio jingles, TV advertisements, film, and corporate presentations. Rodney received ADDY awards in 1993 for Public Service Campaign, No Drug Zone for WTTV Channel 4, 1996 for the Hoosier Lottery, and 2004 for the Indiana State Museum Project. His corporate clients have included The Children’s Museum, Indianapolis Downtown, Inc., The Indiana Pacers, The Kentucky Lottery, The Hoosier Lottery, Hardees, Holiday Inn, ESPN, WXIN (Fox 59), Corporate Creations, Eli Lilly and Company, MZD Advertising, Bates USA, Delta Faucet, The Indianapolis Recorder and United Airlines.
The recognition for his music was coupled by recognition for his community service. Rodney was the recipient of The United States Congressional Record Award in July 2005, endorsed by Congresswoman Julia Carson, as well as receiving the Distinguished Citizens Award from the City of Indianapolis, Mayor Bart Peterson and the Distinguished Hoosier Award from the Governor of Indiana, Mitch Daniels.
Rodney’s resume includes performing as the keyboardist for a widely-popular local rock group, The Flying Toasters for 10 years. Rodney is performing with his band, “STEPPIN’ OUT BAND”, STEPP WALKER PROJECT, STACI McCRACKIN, and writing and producing various artists. Rodney has just co-written and produced a project on JOON WALKER, R&B Male Vocalist and national recording artist and is in the LAB working on his next album entitled, “SECOND CHANCE" for AZ IZ Records.
Second Chance