Steven Bernstein

Steven Bernstein, born in Berkeley, CA, is a New York-based trumpeter known for founding Sex Mob and Spanish Fly. His diverse credits include music for "Get Shorty" and collaborations with Hal Willner, Levon Helm, and others. He released several acclaimed albums on John Zorn's Tzadik label and led the Millennial Territory Orchestra and the band Hot 9 with Henry Butler. Bernstein's style blends jazz with avant-garde fusion, earning him Grammy nominations and notable acclaim. He also worked on projects by Lou Reed, Antony and the Johnsons, and Elvis Costello.