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Artist Biography For Steps Ahead

Steps Ahead Arose Out Of Spontaneous Sessions At Seventh Avenue South A Jazz Club In New York City Owned By Saxophonist Michael Brecker And Trumpeter Brother Randy Brecker. The First Three Albums Were Released Under The Name Steps Later Changed To Steps Ahead. The Line-Up On Step By Step December 1980 Included Vibraphonist Mike Mainieri Tenor Saxophonist Michael Brecker Pianist Don Grolnick Bassist Eddie Gomez And Drummer Steve Gadd. The Supergroup Continued On Paradox 1982 With Peter Erskine Replacing Gadd And Steps Ahead 1983 With Eliane Elias Replacing Grolnick Who Nonetheless Contributed The Track Pools Before Going Electronic With Modern Times Elektra 1984 Thanks To New Keyboardist Warren Bernhardt. According To The Website NYC Records Which Include's Mainieri's Biographical Sketch And Touring Schedule With Steps Ahead The 2007 Instantiation Of Steps Ahead Includes Mainieri Vibes Bill Evans Sax Not To Be Confused With The Late Jazz Pianist Also Named Bill Evans Bryan Baker Guitar Anthony Jackson Bass And Steve Smith Drums A Former Member Of The Rock Group Journey. On Some Stops Of The Tour Etienne Mbappe Is Listed As Filling In For Jackson.

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