Joe Steele was born and raised in Washington, N.J.  He began playing guitar at the age of 9, under the direction of his father, Edward, a professional Jazz musician.  At the age of 14, Joe joined his first band, "THE MAJESTIC FIVE” He went on to perform in a number of top 40 show bands and had his own trio at one time. Having been inspired by Joe Pass, Joe Steele decided to study solo under the direction of Raymond, guitarist for Wilson Pickett & the Midnight Movers Joe's style of playing was also influenced by Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Larry Coryell, Earl Kluge, and more recently by Stanley Jordan and Tuck Anderson.

Joe's professional solo career began in 1979 with performances for the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Joe's performance includes arrangements of popular songs, jazz standards and His original compositions Joe sets a unique ambiance for parties, receptions, dinners, or any social event.