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Steps Ahead | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 1, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Intuition
• ASIN: B000002GRH
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,964 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #61 in Music > Indie Music > Jazz > Jazz Fusion

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, February 17, 2004

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jeff (Piedmont, SD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NYC (Audio CD)

There appears to be an overwhelming "old camp" fan base of Steps, regarding other reviewer's opinions. While having enjoyed several of the older recordings and different lineups of players, this recording (NYC)was my first introduction to the group, and understandably my favorite. I cannot understate the deep, soulful emotion being poured out on several of these tracks. I must address the reference to Michael Brecker's absense as noted by another reviewer. Yes, he is to be revered, and I respect him. However, In spirit of a true step forward, this album's sax player, Bendik, is unbelievable. I cannot sit back and watch him be discredited for not being the previous player. Get real! I cannot recall a player who can conjure such emotion while coaxing the strange, twisted sounds he produces. Some of you may understand that a piece of music can touch you so deeply as to bring tears to your eyes. This album truely touches my soul. Not to mention, I am a bassist / Chapman Stick player, inspired by the legendary Tony Levin, who is not normally seen in this genre. His playing naturally is a departure from the standard/bop sound in some ways, but he also does perform some selections on upright, and does them a great justice. If you appreciate not just what was done on previous recordings, but welcome an embracing of new techniques / technology, this album is a perfect, natural transition to the future. Mike Manieri did a fine job of tipping his hat to his original sound and fan base, while enthusiastically embracing new directions. In the true spirit of Steps Ahead, you must open your mind and give this a try. If you simply enjoy the fulfilment of honest, inventive, fresh, inspired music, you need this recording. I own over 500 CD's. If someone said I get to keep just one, this may very well be it. Honestly.

4.0 out of 5 stars Super melodic and rhythmic music., January 31, 2009

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Thomas Lynghus Thomsen (Denmark) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NYC (Audio CD)

As in most cases Mike Mainieri's group Steps Ahead delivers top notch musicianship, presenting the innovative and almost timeless instrumentals, containing lots of rhythmic layers.

Thomas Lynghus, musician, Denmark

5.0 out of 5 stars A LOT bigger than just Brecker!, December 13, 2007

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Luke Banks - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NYC (Audio CD)

This band's all star line up is MUCH bigger than Michael Brecker.... someone must be a Brecker fanatic! These people are HUGE !!!! My favorite is Mike Mainieri, the Vibes genius.

Steps Ahead was NOT defined by Michael Brecker, and never will be!