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, Rovi
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Steps Ahead plays sophisticated jazz fusion and jazz-funk, blending advanced jazz harmony with dynamic rock and R&B rhythms. Follow Steps Ahead on Mood.
Steps Ahead was originally formed in 1979 under the name Steps by vibraphonist Mike Mainieri and associated musicians from the New York City jazz scene.
