[ STEVE SHAPIRO ]
(Composer & Mallet Percussionist)

Steve graduated from Yale University in composition and performance study with jazz artists Dave Samuels, Steve Swallow, Anthony Davis and David Friedman.

As a scorching vibist, session musician and midi programmer, his record credits include Ornette Coleman, Regina Belle, Roberta Flack, SpyroGyra, Chris Walker and Dave Valentin.

Steve composed the theme for Fox Televisions' & quot;America's Most Wanted" and scores the show weekly. He also has composed and arranged several projects for the Walt Disney Company.

His spot credits include Panasonic, MONY, Mountain Dew, New York Stock Exchange and Diet Dr. Pepper. Steve's Serious Toys: VIBES, MARIMBA, MIDI-VIBES, DRUMS, PERCUSSION & KEYBOARDS.

Steve lives in Bedford, NY with his wife and enjoys golf, hiking, skiing and travel.

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