Researched musician profile
About Steve Shepard
Chronograph Records identifies Shepard as the bassist in Redline Trio and describes his exploratory ensemble role as the group’s foundation. The trio developed its shared approach through a weekly Calgary residency at Betty Lou’s Library beginning in 2016.[1][2]
The label’s release guide presents Underdog as a 2023 session with Shepard, drummer Jeff Sulima, and tenor saxophonist Mark DeJong, joined by Brad Turner and Steve Hudson. Each core member contributed compositions, documenting Shepard as more than a supporting player in the trio’s repertoire.[2]
Redline Trio’s official biography and press materials place the residency alongside Western Canadian tours, Calgary concerts, and festival appearances. Those sources distinguish the permanent trio from the guest musicians appearing on particular engagements.[1][3]
Redline Trio
Shepard’s bass anchors the Calgary group he shares with Jeff Sulima and Mark DeJong.[1]
Underdog
The 2023 album includes Shepard in the core trio and records compositions from every member.[2]
Weekly Calgary residency
The label documents a weekly Betty Lou’s Library practice beginning in 2016 as central to the group’s development.[1][2]