Steve Berndt

Heart Of Hearts
2026

Heart of Hearts is an album of songs that explore the themes of love and honesty. The eleven track
set contains eight original compositions by celebrated Ottawa singer, trombonist, and bandleader Steve Berndt,
along with jazz treatments of three well known pop & rock songs from the 1970’s. While every song is arranged to
highlight Berndt’s stunning vocal performance, each piece also leaves room for instrumental improvisation,
showcasing nearly every musician on the record.

The album features complex horn lines weaving together behind powerful melodies and swinging grooves. There is
a mix of jazz styles on display, as well a huge range of instrumental textures thanks to a unique combination of
horns and keyboard.

In addition to ten fantastic small group performances, Heart of Hearts also features a piece for large ensemble.
Blue Skies On Mars is the eponymous theme for a fantastic new film set for release in January 2026. Berndt’s
piece perfectly sets the stage for the gritty 1970’s set Boston crime drama. The song won Best Original Song at
the International Independent Film Awards in Los Angeles.

Review of “Heart Of Hearts by Hilary Seabrook, UK

Review of “Heart Of Hearts by Thierry De Clemensat for PARIS-MOVE
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1. All Over Again
2. Heart Of Hearts
3. The Moment
4. Plus Size Love
5. I Saw The Light
6. Hold Me Tight
7. Triplets A Go Go
8. Long Lost Love Affair
9. Baby I Love Your Way
10. Color My World
11. Blue Skies On Mars

Running Time: 52 mins

All Over Again
2014

The follow up recording to 2012’s “Déjà Vu”, “All Over Again” is a collection of 14 jazz standards & ballads produced in the minimalist stlye of the famous Bill Evans and Tony Bennett albums.

“All Over Again” features two original tracks, the title track and “The Moment” and features Steve on vocals and the incomparable jazz master Brian Browne on piano.

“All Over Again” is produced by Steve Berndt and engineered in joyful sessions at Ottawa’s Shine Studios by musician/engineers Eric Disero and Alex Mastronardi.

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1. Our Love Is Here To Stay
2. Again
3. The More I See You
4. Mona Lisa
5. September In The Rain
6. All Over Again
7. I Hadn’t Anyone ‘Till You
8. Easy Livin’
9. ‘Round Midnight
10. The Moment
11. Born To Be Blue
12. For All We Know
13. Candy
14. Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye

Running Time: 57 mins

Déjà Vu
2012

A recording of 12 jazz ballads produced in the minimalist stlye of the famous Bill Evans and Tony Bennett albums.

Named “Deja Vu” after the title track (the one original song on the album) the album features Steve on vocals and the incomparable jazz master Brian Browne on piano.

Produced by Steve Berndt and engineered in joyful sessions at Ottawa’s Shine Studios by musician/engineer Eric Disero.

Click below to hear Alan Neal on CBC’s “All In A Day” interview Steve & Brian Browne about “Deja Vu”
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1. As Time Goes By
2. The Very Thought Of You
3. Tenderly
4. Let’s Fall In Love
5. Come Rain Or Come Shine
6. Déjà Vu
7. Pennies From Heaven
8. I’m A Shy Guy
9. You’re Nobody ‘Till Somebody Loves You
10. Sweet Lorraine
11. Young At Heart
12. The Glory Of Love

Running Time: 51 mins