Luke Stewart
Liberation-Oriented Bassist
Prolific DC-based bassist and organizer redefining free jazz through non-hierarchical collective improvisation.
About
Luke Stewart is a composer-improviser, bassist, and multi-instrumentalist known for his work as a soloist and leader of the Exposure Quintet. Co-founder of the liberation-oriented free-jazz collective Irreversible Entanglements, he has been recognized by DownBeat as one of the '25 for the Future' artists shaping the artistic landscape. Beyond performing, Stewart co-runs CapitalBop, a DC-based jazz nonprofit, and teaches at The New School.
Music Style
Stewart's approach blends free improvisation with experimental electronics, exploring the intersection of acoustic bass and amplification. His work draws deeply from Black musical traditions while challenging hierarchical composer-performer relationships.
Background
- Hometown
- Ocean Springs, Mississippi
- Education
- American University
- Instruments
- bass, saxophone
- Active
- 2010s-present
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Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Luke Stewart's next NYC show is Friday, July 17 at Smalls.