Steve Bach

Steve Bach (also known as Steven Bach) is an American keyboardist, accordionist, composer, and musical director. Bach has performed and worked with many well-known musical artists from a wide variety of genres, most notably Stanley Clarke, Robby Krieger, Kitarō, Airto Moreira, Flora Purim, and Sergio Mendes. He was formerly a Cirque de Soleil band director and is the founder of 8 Keys Records, a self-release label record company.

Early life Steve Bach (born Steven Victor Bach) was born in New York City and raised in Long Island, New York.

Career After studying music theory at SUNY Potsdam and Hofstra University, Bach worked as a jazz pianist in New York City. Bach also toured with Brazilian musician Sérgio Mendes, who crosses bossa nova with jazz and funk. He also played piano and keyboards for Andy Williams, and also performed on keyboards with Bill Henderson.

In addition, Bach has performed as a pianist with American guitarist Robby Krieger.

With Empire of the Sun, Bach co-wrote the 2013 hit single "Alive" as part of the album Ice on the Dune. The song ranked #79 on Rolling Stone Magazine’s 100 Best Songs of 2013 list.

In 2014, Bach was nominated for the APRA Music Awards (Dance Work of the Year).

From 2007 to 2024, Bach spent time as a band leader and technician for Cirque de Soleil. He continues to play the accordion and keyboards, and still serves as a musical director with Cirque de Soleil.

Discography Below is a list of selected works by Steve Bach, including songs and albums that he had produced.

Albums Albums (as primary artist and producer) 1985 – Child’s Play 1985 – Holiday 1987 – Zero Gravity 1988 – More Than A Dream 1990 – Nice Moves 1992 – City Magic 1997 – Now And Then 2016 – 8 Keys (8 Keys Records) 2017 – Bach Solo (8 Keys Records) 2018 – Yes and Know (8 Keys Records)

Album credits 1980 – Rocks, Pebbles and Sand (keyboardist; with Stanley Clarke) "Alive" (co-written with Empire of the Sun) "Keep a Watch" (co-written with Empire of the Sun) "Just Me and You" (co-written with Richard Elliot)

Selected publications Strictly Strings, Pop-Style Solos and Yamaha Pop-Style Solos book series