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The debut domestic recording by Steps Ahead (following three sets only released in Japan) features the 1982 version of the group: vibraphonist Mike Mainieri, tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker, pianist Eliane Elias (a young unknown at the time), bassist Eddie Gomez, and drummer Peter Erskine. The music is essentially high-quality funky fusion, with Brecker typically blowing up a storm, Mainieri often playing the synthivibe, and Elias showing some early individuality. Best known among the seven originals are Don Grolnick's "Pools" and Mainieri's "Islands." The inventive but pretty accessible set concludes with "Trio," a fairly free improvisation featuring Brecker, Gomez, and Mainieri.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
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Elaine Elias, Piano - Don Grolnick, Composer - Michael Brecker, Tenor Saxophone - JAMES FARBER, RecordingEngineer - Eddie Gomez, Band Member - Dave Greenberg, AssistantEngineer - Peter Erskine, Drums - Steps Ahead, Producer, MainArtist - Mike Mainieri, Band Member - Gary Rindfus, AssistantEngineer
© 1983 Elektra Entertainment. ℗ 1983 Elektra Entertainmen Group for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States
Elaine Elias, Piano - Michael Brecker, Tenor Saxophone - JAMES FARBER, RecordingEngineer - Eddie Gomez, Band Member - Dave Greenberg, AssistantEngineer - Peter Erskine, Drums - Steps Ahead, Producer, MainArtist - Mike Mainieri, Composer, Band Member - Gary Rindfus, AssistantEngineer
© 1983 Elektra Entertainment. ℗ 1983 Elektra Entertainmen Group for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States
Elaine Elias, Piano - Michael Brecker, Tenor Saxophone - JAMES FARBER, RecordingEngineer - Eddie Gomez, Composer, Band Member - Dave Greenberg, AssistantEngineer - Peter Erskine, Drums - Steps Ahead, Producer, MainArtist - Mike Mainieri, Band Member - Gary Rindfus, AssistantEngineer
© 1983 Elektra Entertainment. ℗ 1983 Elektra Entertainmen Group for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States
Elaine Elias, Piano - Michael Brecker, Composer, Tenor Saxophone - JAMES FARBER, RecordingEngineer - Eddie Gomez, Band Member - Dave Greenberg, AssistantEngineer - Peter Erskine, Drums - Steps Ahead, Producer, MainArtist - Mike Mainieri, Band Member - Gary Rindfus, AssistantEngineer
© 1983 Elektra Entertainment. ℗ 1983 Elektra Entertainmen Group for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States
Elaine Elias, Piano - Michael Brecker, Tenor Saxophone - JAMES FARBER, RecordingEngineer - Eddie Gomez, Band Member - Dave Greenberg, AssistantEngineer - Peter Erskine, Drums - Steps Ahead, Producer, MainArtist - Mike Mainieri, Composer, Band Member - Gary Rindfus, AssistantEngineer
© 1983 Elektra Entertainment. ℗ 1983 Elektra Entertainmen Group for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States
Elaine Elias, Piano - Michael Brecker, Tenor Saxophone - JAMES FARBER, RecordingEngineer - Eddie Gomez, Band Member - Dave Greenberg, AssistantEngineer - Peter Erskine, Composer, Drums - Steps Ahead, Producer, MainArtist - Mike Mainieri, Band Member - Gary Rindfus, AssistantEngineer
© 1983 Elektra Entertainment. ℗ 1983 Elektra Entertainmen Group for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States
Elaine Elias, Piano - Michael Brecker, Composer, Tenor Saxophone - JAMES FARBER, RecordingEngineer - Eddie Gomez, Composer, Band Member - Dave Greenberg, AssistantEngineer - Peter Erskine, Drums - Steps Ahead, Producer, MainArtist - Mike Mainieri, Composer, Band Member - Gary Rindfus, AssistantEngineer
© 1983 Elektra Entertainment. ℗ 1983 Elektra Entertainmen Group for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States
Album review
The debut domestic recording by Steps Ahead (following three sets only released in Japan) features the 1982 version of the group: vibraphonist Mike Mainieri, tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker, pianist Eliane Elias (a young unknown at the time), bassist Eddie Gomez, and drummer Peter Erskine. The music is essentially high-quality funky fusion, with Brecker typically blowing up a storm, Mainieri often playing the synthivibe, and Elias showing some early individuality. Best known among the seven originals are Don Grolnick's "Pools" and Mainieri's "Islands." The inventive but pretty accessible set concludes with "Trio," a fairly free improvisation featuring Brecker, Gomez, and Mainieri.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 7 track(s)
- Total length: 00:46:38
- Main artists: Steps Ahead
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Rhino - Elektra
- Genre: Jazz
© 1983 Elektra Entertainment. ℗ 1983 Elektra Entertainment Company. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
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