Steps Ahead

• Formed: 1979
• Genres: Jazz
• Representative Albums: "Modern Times," "Smokin' in the Pit," "Live in Tokyo 1986"

Biography

Originally called Steps when it was formed in 1979 by vibraphonist Mike Mainieri, this group at various times has included tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker; keyboardists Don Grolnick, Eliane Elias, and Rachel Z; guitarist Mike Stern; bassists Eddie Gomez and Darryl Jones; and drummers Peter Erskine and Steve Smith, among others. Its music combines advanced jazz, R&B, rock, and fusion and is frequently exciting. Steps Ahead was most active during 1979-1986, although it still existed on a part-time basis in the mid-'90s. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Copenhagen Live Buy this CD	Holding Together Buy this CD	Smokin' in the Pit [Japan] Buy this CD	Collection: Step by Step/Paradox Buy this CD	Live in Tokyo 1986 Buy this CD
Vibe Buy this CD	Yin-Yang Buy this CD	N.Y.C. Buy this CD	Steps Ahead [Video] Buy this CD	Magnetic Buy this CD

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