Steven Vague saxophone flute

After being awarded a position in the Texas All State Jazz Band in high school, Steven Vague moved to Austin and performed in the University of Texas Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra while attending school there. Since then, Steven has played and recorded in the Austin area with various bands including the eleven-piece Steely Dan styled group, Blue Millennium. He has been featured in bands led by drummers Brannen Temple, Ernie Durawa, and Henry Brun, as well as guitarists Mitch Watkins, Russell Scanlon, Clay Moore, and Mike Barnes. For several years, Steven performed with the nationally acclaimed Creative Opportunities Orchestra, led by Tina Marsh. Currently, he performs dance music with the Pictures and with Love Machine, and he is featured in the jazz groups, Monster Big Band and Los Jazz Vatos.

Los Jazz Vatos’ self-titled debut CD is Steven’s first production effort under his label, Vague Ideas.

“Benediction,” Creative Opportunities Orchestra (Daagnim, 1988)

“Vintage Hi-Fi,” Blue Millennium (Tunneling Tunes, 1999)

“Unknown Soldiers,” Rick Lawn and the Third Coast Jazz Orchestra (Sea Breeze Records, 2001)

“Los Jazz Vatos,” Los Jazz Vatos (Vague Ideas, 2002)

“Iraqnophobia / Wake Up Deadman,” Alex Coke and the Creative Opportunities Orchestra (VoxLox, 2004)

“Live at the Ruta Maya Coffee House,” Monster Big Band (2007)

“Christmas Cool,” Ruben Ramos (Revolution Records, 2007)