“An intense album bursting with creativity.” – Jack Kenny, All About Jazz (USA)

“This is Canadian jazz at its finest.” – Gordon Jack, Jazz Journal (UK)

“Impact stands as a vibrant new chapter in Steve Holt’s storied career, rooted in tradition, yet resonating firmly in the now.” - Thierry De Clemensat, Paris-Move (France)

“An exciting, intense, and high-energy music collection, Impact fires up the mind and the spirit, and is highly recommended for connoisseurs of upbeat, joyful jazz.”–Midwest Book Review (USA)

Track Listing

1. Impact — Steve Holt

2. Second Voyage — Steve Holt

3. The Cup Bearers — Tom McIntosh

4. Lalita’s Waltz — Steve Holt

5. The Unveiling — Steve Holt

6. The Lion’s Eyes — Steve Holt

7. The Inner Player — Steve Holt

8. Tender Tears — Larry Coryell

9. O Canada — Calixa Lavallée

All arrangements by Steve Holt

2026 JUNO Award Nominee — Jazz Album of the Year

IMPACT features a powerhouse quintet of Canadian jazz players, and fresh new compositions by Steve Holt.

Nominated for a 2026 JUNO Award for Jazz Album of the Year, IMPACT marks a major new chapter in Holt’s recording career.

Steve Holt — Piano
Perry White — Tenor Saxophone
Kevin Turcotte — Trumpet
Duncan Hopkins — Bass
Terry Clarke — Drums

Steve Holt - Discography

1983— The Lion’s Eyes - Plug - JUNO Nominee

1991 - Christmas Light - Inner Music

1992 - Just Duet - Sackville

1993 - Catwalk- Sackville

2001 - The Dream - Trilogy

2025 - IMPACT - Inner Music - JUNO Nominee

2025 - Jazz Christmas - Inner Music