I just love this band. Peter's taking over the drum chair from Steve Gadd gave it more dexterity and dynamics with colors, sound, etc. But Gadd's groove and pocket playing was also key. They main ingredient of the rhythm was the late Don Gronlnick, a great composer and pianinst. He fit right in with Mikey and Mike. Unfortunately for this band he had to do on the road with James Taylor for so many years. Love this Grolnick tune!
Peter is the only guy who could match Gadd's genius in this band. Did you hear Smokin' in the Pit? This was a live Steps Ahead recording in Japan with Gadd on drums and is one of the best fusion recordings of all time, IMHO. But Erskine added a different dimension to this band, and it was equally hip. I saw him live in 1982 at a jazz club (in Hawaii!) and he was absolutely amazing! I will never forget his playing!
It's really to bad that Gronlnick didn't perform this cut on the Steps Ahead album on the Musician label. Elaine Elias is on it and while she's OK it would have been nice for the group to hear what he would have done.
if this ain't one of the greatest episodes of air thru a brass pipe i've ever heard then the only thing better would have been to be there to witness it
I saw this edition of Steps at the Concord Jazz Festival, California in '84 and they were smoking. Unfortunately they opened for bigger 'name' jazz acts that afternoon so it was short but sweet. Mikey's solo here is tremendous...
I found this CD is the used section i cant believe someone got rid of it!1 their loss my gain! one of the best "fusion" albums ever as a sax man you cant help but listen and learn from Brecker...
F A N T A S T I C J A Z Z
TheMultikiT 6 months ago
brecker's solo in the start is sick the eighties is where i like michaels playing the most
Rugt980 1 year ago
I saw this band, once with Don Grolnick and once with Eliane Elias
malurque 1 year ago
GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!
carlossaxx 2 years ago
I just love this band. Peter's taking over the drum chair from Steve Gadd gave it more dexterity and dynamics with colors, sound, etc. But Gadd's groove and pocket playing was also key. They main ingredient of the rhythm was the late Don Gronlnick, a great composer and pianinst. He fit right in with Mikey and Mike. Unfortunately for this band he had to do on the road with James Taylor for so many years. Love this Grolnick tune!
ignaciomoran 2 years ago
Peter is the only guy who could match Gadd's genius in this band. Did you hear Smokin' in the Pit? This was a live Steps Ahead recording in Japan with Gadd on drums and is one of the best fusion recordings of all time, IMHO. But Erskine added a different dimension to this band, and it was equally hip. I saw him live in 1982 at a jazz club (in Hawaii!) and he was absolutely amazing! I will never forget his playing!
circuitdesign 2 years ago
It's really to bad that Gronlnick didn't perform this cut on the Steps Ahead album on the Musician label. Elaine Elias is on it and while she's OK it would have been nice for the group to hear what he would have done.
Offbeat1000 1 year ago
Mi "STEPS" (AHEAD) preferido.
Más, con Steve Gadd on drums.
Erskine es maravilloso....pero yo los conocí y los vi en NY, con Steve.
7th Av South...........mágico.
Grolnick......demasiao!!!!
Serekiel 3 years ago
I don't think this was in 1982. It is possible that it was, but I can remember seeing other videos and pictures where he was bald from this time.
ferrariguy47 3 years ago
Great,thanks a lot!!!
flageolette 3 years ago
Great,thanks a lot!
flageolette 3 years ago
if this ain't one of the greatest episodes of air thru a brass pipe i've ever heard then the only thing better would have been to be there to witness it
gkip 4 years ago 4
Thanks Louis for posting this, this guy and this band are missed. This made my day.
gkip 5 years ago 4
I agree..
Aplustradomus 4 years ago 2
MICHAEL BRECKER MEMORIAL
Tuesday, February 20th 2007
Town Hall
123 West 43rd Street
N.Y.C. New York
6:00-7:30pm
General Admission
Public Invited
Doors open at 5:15pm
dadaddo 5 years ago 3
Thanks Michael for this wonderful solo. Jazz music will miss you!!!
sandromarcon 5 years ago 3
"Bigger name jazz acts" That's funny and sad all at once... OK maybe if it was Joe Henderson or Sonny
cyclejazz 5 years ago
I saw this edition of Steps at the Concord Jazz Festival, California in '84 and they were smoking. Unfortunately they opened for bigger 'name' jazz acts that afternoon so it was short but sweet. Mikey's solo here is tremendous...
ignaciomoran 5 years ago
I found this CD is the used section i cant believe someone got rid of it!1 their loss my gain! one of the best "fusion" albums ever as a sax man you cant help but listen and learn from Brecker...
Tony1TAKE 5 years ago
brecker is stellar
footy104 5 years ago
Wonderful band, I discovered jazz music with it!
Mike Mainieri: Vibes
Don Grolnick: Piano
Peter Erskine: Drums
Michael Brecker: Tenor sax
Eddie Gomez: Bass
Enjoy it!
camerino1 5 years ago