International Anthem

Charles Stepney, the lauded songwriter, producer and arranger, steps into the spotlight with a posthumous cut, the Chicagoan’s first-ever eponymous release. The newly-unearthed “Step on Step” is a home recording from the late ‘60s, and the first track to be released under Stepney’s name. The Illinois native recorded the song to four-track tape in the basement of his home. On it, Stepney layers his own performances on piano and vibraphone over an early drum machine, for a bare-bones insight into his talents. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Step on Step” sees the light of day via International Anthem, which releases the track to celebrate would have been Stepney’s 91st birthday this Saturday (March 26). Stepney has been described as “one of the underrated heroes of Chicago soul m...