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| 1. | Islands
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| 2. | Pools
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| 3. | Skyward Bound
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| 4. | Northern Cross
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| 5. | Loxodrome
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| 6. | Sara's Touch
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| 7. | Duo (In Two Parts)
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| 8. | Both Sides of the Coin
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Recorded at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, April 1, 1983
Mike Mainieri - Vibes
Michael Brecker - Saxophone
Eddie Gomez - Bass
Peter Erskine - Drums
Eliane Elias - Piano
This is a very special performance by one of the most popular jazz groups of the early 1980s. Taped amid the works of Rodin, Thorvaldsen, and countless Roman sculptures, the band plays in the atrium of this world famous sculpture museum, the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. The recordings were personally mixed by band leader Mike Mainieri.
STEPS AHEAD is an interesting amalgamation of unique and diversely talented musicians. Eddie Gomez is perhaps best known as a longtime member of the Bill Evans Trio, where he always provided sensitive support and powerful technical mastery. Gomez also has many classical credits to his name. Michael Brecker is an awesomely capable saxophonist who is widely respected in musician circles and much in demand as a recording studio performer. He has appeared on over 1000 albums, one hundred of which have gone Gold, but he also is one the leaders of the Brecker Brothers band, along with his brother - the superb trumpet player Randy Brecker. The pianist, then 18 years old and on her first professional tour as a musician, is the Brazilian Eliane Elias. Later on, she married Randy Brecker, whom she recorded with often, and became a
leader. Peter Erskine is best known as a longtime drummer for the immensely popular Weather Report, but he too has played on countless recordings and has been a leader.
The excellent vibraphonist, Mike Mainieri, leads this fine group, contributing many compositions himself. But Mainieri obviously respects and admires his musicians and he draws the best out of their varied talents. So sit back and enjoy this extremely well recorded performance by one of the freshest jazz bands of the early 1980's.
Shot live at Copenhagen's Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek on April 1, 1983, this video showcases the jazz quintet Steps Ahead performing in the midst of beautiful and eclectic sculptures. A meeting of five innovative jazz musicians -- Bassist Eddie Gomez of the Bill Evans Trio, Brazilian piano prodigy Elaine Elias, renowned studio saxophonist Michael Brecker, Weather Report drummer Peter Erskine and the leader, vibraphonist Mike Mainieri -- Steps Ahead blends different styles into one fantastic jazz salad bowl. A great meeting of talented performers and a one-of-a-kind setting, COPENHAGEN LIVE is a unique hour sure to entertain.
The jazz band Steps Ahead perform live at Copenhagen's Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in this release from Storyville DVD. Part of the Jazz Legends series, Steps Ahead: Copenhagen Live includes renditions of such songs as "Islands," "Skyward Bound," "Northern Cross," "Duo (in Two Parts)," "Both Sides of the Coin," and three others.
---Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Steps Ahead
Active Decades: '70s, '80s, '90s and '00s
Born: 1979
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Fusion, Post-Bop
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 |
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