Stephen Tirpak
Stephen Tirpak is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and orchestrator who served as horn arranger and trombonist on John Legend's Evolver World Tour.
Stephen Tirpak is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and orchestrator who toured with John Legend from 2007 to 2010, playing trumpet and trombone and serving as the horn arranger for the Evolver World Tour. A versatile musician who also plays piano, Tirpak has produced, toured, and arranged for a remarkable roster of artists including Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, Lana Del Rey, and Kanye West. He served as orchestrator for George Michael's Symphonica Tour and Jay-Z's benefit performance at Carnegie Hall. Tirpak has also released solo jazz albums, establishing himself as a respected voice in contemporary jazz composition. In his OnTheGig interview, he shared practical advice on audition preparation, networking strategies, and maintaining both technical proficiency and physical stamina during demanding tour schedules.