Steve Barta (born December 25, 1953) is an American Brazilian jazz pianist, author, educator, composer, arranger, producer. Steve has performed and recorded with Al Jarreau, Hubert Laws, Herbie Mann, Dori Caymmi, B.B. King, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Paulinho da Costa. He has written several works for symphony orchestra that have been performed worldwide. Barta is a music educator with over thirty years of experience.