Steven Kirby - guitar, compositions | Jerry Wilfong - acoustic bass | Chris Potter - saxophones | Tony D'Aveny - trumpet | Scott Colley - acoustic bass | Mark Shilansky - Piano | Bruce Barth - Piano | Mike Connors - drums | Matt Wilson - drums | Keala Kaumeheiwa - acoustic bass | Bill Vint - saxophones | Laszlo Gardony - piano

His new CD North Light came about through Steven’s desire to record a complete cohesive work that showcased the many facets of his playing and writing. He had played with many of the musicians previously in other groups and was keen to feature Them playing his own compositions. The tracks on the CD date from from various recording sessions in 1999 and 2000.
Linernotes are provided by eminent jazz critic Bill Milkowski: “From hard-hitting boppish opener to the heartfelt, poignant closer, Kirby cuts a wide swath of guitaristic expression on this outing with the aid of an absolutely first rate band of world class players including Chris Potter, Bruce Barth, Scott Colley and Matt Wilson.”