Steve Holt

Steve Holt (born 1954) is a Canadian jazz pianist and composer.

Early life and education Born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1954, Holt exhibited musical ability in early childhood, playing piano at the age of four. By the time he was a teenager, Holt was a regular on the Montreal club scene. and taught jazz improvisation there. He has worked with jazz musicians Larry Coryell, James Moody, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, and Archie Shepp. that operated as a jazz venue (The Jazz Cafe) once a week.

After a 20 year absence from the recording field, Holt released a new album in April 2025. The album, IMPACT, featured several new compositions and a new band, The Steve Holt Jazz Impact Quintet. The album received widespread international acclaim and a 2026 JUNO Award nomination for Jazz Album of the Year.

In November 2025 Holt released a holiday album, "Jazz Christmas - Live At Waring House", a live album recorded December 10, 2024.

Discography 1983: The Lion's Eyes (Plug) 1991: Christmas Light (Inner Music) 1992: Just Duet (Sackville) with Kieran Overs 1993: Catwalk (Sackville) 2001: The Dream (Trilogy) 2025: Impact (Inner Music) 2025 Jazz Christmas - Live at Waring House (Inner Music)

Singles 2002: We Need You (Trilogy) 2002: Just to Be With You (Trilogy) 2003: Soon (Trilogy)