Who is your musical hero, your inspiration?
If you’re going for classical, it’s Bach. To me, he’s the greatest musician that has ever been on this planet—bar none. Debussy, I love him. When you get into jazz, Louis Armstrong. He’s the Bach of jazz.
Anthony Steinberg, pianist; jazz and popular classics.
Probably Bloc Party. They’re a British Indie-rock band with a black frontman—that was really big for me growing up—and they have a cool, fast-paced, high energy. I’ve listened to them since I was 14 or so.
Lamar Harris, singer/acoustic guitarist; folk-rock and indie rock
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Bob Dylan. I play guitar along with his songs. I’ve played violin for 8 years, since I was 3. Going to camps for fiddle music influenced the songs I play on the street. I’ve played with Santa Cruz Chamber Youth Strings for a few seasons. Currently I get to be concertmaster, and I’ll play a big solo that I’m excited for.
Abraham Stepka, violinist; fiddle and classical music.
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Definitely James Taylor. Fire and Rain, there is no other.
George Carter, Singer and electric guitarist; jazz, folk, pop music.
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I’m classically trained, so I’d have to say Paganini. He would be the pinnacle of the best of the best. Not necessarily stylistically, but for someone I look up to, to strive for, it’s Paganini.
Gabriel Viesler, Violinist; classical, jazz, folk
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On bass, Victor Wooton is pretty awesome, he blows me away, but I’m a drummer, drums are my go-to. I’m into prog rock a lot, so Bill Bruford from King Crimson and Yes, and Danny Carey from Tool.
Ian Wilson, Electric bass; rock, jazz, folk
