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George Robert Jazztet: Remember the Sound (Homage to Michael Brecker)

Read "Remember the Sound (Homage to Michael Brecker)" reviewed by George Kanzler


Working with a tentet similar to mid-size bands he's led on his own projects, composer/arranger Jim McNeely has fashioned a musical tribute to the late Michael Brecker that manages to conjure up aspects of the late saxophonist's music and musical personality, without resorting to overt mimicry or pastiche. Led by alto saxophonist George Robert, with faculty ...

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At Mount Fuji Jazz Festival

Label: Better Days
Released: 2008

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Trains

Featuring the music of Steps Ahead
Duration: 5:17

The all-star fusion band Steps Ahead in a 1985 performance in Japan. Michael Brecker - EWI, Chuck Loeb - Guitar, Mike Mainieri - Vibes, Victor Bailey - Bass, Peter Erskine - Drums
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Holding Together

Label: NYC Records
Released: 2005
Track listing: CD1: Bowing to Bud; Copland; Autumn Rose; Pools; All the Things You Are/Soul Eyes; Uncle Bob. CD2: Dee Minor; The Time is Now; In a Sentimental Mood; Friday Night at the Cadillac Club.

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Steps Ahead: Holding Together

Read "Holding Together" reviewed by John Kelman


In its early incarnations, Steps Ahead was an ongoing concern for founder/vibraphonist Mike Mainieri. The original lineup, called simply Steps, featuring saxophonist Michael Brecker, pianist Don Grolnick, bassist Eddie Gomez, and drummer Steve Gadd, had a regular New York club residence in the late '70s before recording its first three albums for a Japanese label. Personnel ...

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Live in Tokyo / RIT Special Live

Label: Better Days
Released: 2004

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Holding Together

Label: Better Days
Released: 2002

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Steps: A Collection

Label: NYC Records
Released: 2000
Track listing: CD1: Uncle Bob; Kyoto; Belle; Bullet Train; Six Persimmons. CD2: NL 4; The Aleph; Patch of Blue; Four Chords' Take a Walk' Nichka; The Aleph (alternate take).

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Steps Ahead: Steps: A Collection

Read "Steps: A Collection" reviewed by David Adler


At last, these two long-out-of-print albums are available in a two-disc package from Mike Mainieri’s NYC Records. Steps recorded them (and a third, Smokin’ in the Pit, also available from NYC) for a Japanese label before becoming Steps Ahead and landing a domestic contract. Step By Step and Paradox feature the same lineup, except that Peter ...

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Vibe

Label: Better Days
Released: 1995


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