Steven Nistor
Steven Nistor | |
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Background information | |
Born | May 22nd, 1979 Detroit, Michigan |
Genres | Rock, Jazz |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Drums, Keyboards |
Years active | 1996-present |
Steven Nistor (born May 22, 1979) is an American touring and studio drummer, best known for his work with Daniel Lanois and Sparks.
Biography
Early life
Steven Nistor was born and raised in Detroit. He attended Wayne State University where he earned a Bachelor of Jazz Studies on a full scholarship and mentored under Branford Marsalis, Ben Sidran and Kenny Werner. During this time he studied drums with Gerald Cleaver and Scott Amendola, and has since studied with Ralph Humphrey and Ra-Kalam Bob Moses.
Career
Nistor has recorded with producers Rick Rubin, Danger Mouse, Daniel Lanois,[1] Tucker Martine,[2] Randall Dunn, Steve Albini, Ryan Freeland, John Hill, Warren Defever, and Scott Litt and has recorded/performed with Iron & Wine, Sam Amidon, Tinariwen, The Avett Brothers, Van Dyke Parks, Marissa Nadler,[3] Sparklehorse,[4] "Weird Al" Yankovic, Peter Buck, Emmylou Harris,[5] Gnarls Barkley, Wild Belle, Brian Eno, Iggy Pop,[6] Lonnie Holley,[7] Garth Hudson, Aoife O’Donovan,[8] Passion Pit, The Flaming Lips,[9] Josh Klinghoffer, Ben Sollee, Beth Orton,[10] His Name Is Alive, Hal Willner, Trixie Whitley, Laura Veirs,[11] Bill Frisell, Michael Gibbs, Robert Plant,[12] Buddy Guy, Alison Krauss, Skerik, Jim White, Bernie Worrell, and is a member of the bands Sparks,[13] Brian Blade's Mama Rosa,[14] and WL.[15]
He was featured twice in Modern Drummer magazine, has appeared twice as a guest on the drumming podcast I'd Hit That[16] and has taught at Interlochen Center for the Arts as well as the Detroit Institute of Music Education.
Selected discography
Filmography
References
- ^ "Emmylou Harris, Daniel Lanois Kick Off Wrecking Ball Tour". nonesuch.com. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ "Warp And Weft". discogs.com. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ "Marissa Nadler Strangers". marissanadler.com. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ^ "The Sad and Beautiful World of Sparklehorse's Mark Linkous". pitchfork.com. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ "Emmylou Harris Performing Wrecking Ball". masseyhall.com. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
- ^ "Steven Nistor Interview". somethingyousaid.com. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ "Lonnie Holley at Pickathon". www.opb.org. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
- ^ "The Enchanting Solo Flight of Singer Aoife O'Donovan". www.motherjones.com. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ^ "Dark Night Of The Soul". discogs.com. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ "BETH ORTON ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES". glidemagazine.com. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ "Laura Veirs: Warp and Weft". www.pastemagazine.com. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ^ "Daniel Lanois widens his circle of friends". ledzeppelinnews.com. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ "Sparks Drummer Project (6): Steve Nistor". www.montesnewblog.blogspot.com. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- ^ "February 2012 Issue of Modern Drummer". moderndrummer.com. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ "About WL". wlband.net. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
- ^ "I'd Hit That Episode 86 - Steven Nistor". www.idhitthatpodcast.podomatic.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- ^ "Steven Nistor IMDb". IMDb.com. Retrieved September 21, 2016.