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BARRON STEFFEN
Barron Steffen is a classically trained singer-songwriter who grew up in Santa Monica, California, amidst the influences of his opera-singing mother and family friends such as Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, and James Galway.
Barron's two music careers span several different genres: one carries the torch of the American jazz standards from the aforementioned greats, while his other original music presents a unique blend of soul, pop and reggae. (www.myspace.com/barronsteffen)
His career began in Europe with his Italian roots, where he was twice ranked "Top 20" and hailed as "…the hottest new pop sensation in Europe…building a bridge between Naples and Los Angeles." He then spent several years playing in New York and Los Angeles with several different bands such as the Co-Dependents and Nada Loka.
As Nada Loka, Barron's solo project, he was given the honor of being one of the "Top 10" unsigned bands in the greater Los Angeles area by Music Connection Magazine.
He then took a hiatus from music to focus on his family, during which time he became an award-winning elementary school teacher and a North Shore of Oahu surfer. Barron has returned to music with a renewed clarity of purpose and passion.
Already, he is receiving accolades,
This artist has a great future. Unforgettable…a voice of great breadth that will last beyond our time. His latest work, Dreams of Christmas, was a benefit cd for a children’s hospital in Rome that was received well by our critics. We wish for him a long career. - Michele Schembri of Blue and Blue Records, an independent label working with Bmg-Sony, Emi, Universal, and WEA in Europe.
Barron’s music is passionate and real. His voice is unique and soulfully expressive, delivering songs that move and inspire. This artist is one who will make your favorites playlist. - Bob Skoro, Exec.VP Creative/A&R for PolyGram/Mercury records (now Universal Music) 1985-1995; Sr. Executive--- The Firm management Co. 2000-2004
In 2006, Barron recorded a charity album of Christmas standards for a children’s hospital in Italy that was an unexpected and highly requested success throughout the country. This experience highlighted for him that American jazz standards, delivered with skill and care, have the power to enchant audiences across the world.