Steps Ahead
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Steps Ahead is an influential jazz fusion group known for its sophisticated compositions, virtuosic improvisation, and innovative blend of acoustic and electronic sounds.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
jazz fusion group
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musical ensemble ⓘ |
| activePeriodStart | late 1970s ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Bendik Hofseth
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Bill Evans (saxophonist) NERFINISHED ⓘ Bob Berg NERFINISHED ⓘ Darryl Jones NERFINISHED ⓘ Don Grolnick NERFINISHED ⓘ Eddie Gomez NERFINISHED ⓘ Eliane Elias NERFINISHED ⓘ Michael Brecker NERFINISHED ⓘ Mike Mainieri NERFINISHED ⓘ Peter Erskine NERFINISHED ⓘ Rachel Z NERFINISHED ⓘ Steve Gadd NERFINISHED ⓘ Victor Bailey NERFINISHED ⓘ Warren Bernhardt NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithVenue | Seventh Avenue South NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedIn | New York City ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| genre |
contemporary jazz
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jazz fusion ⓘ |
| hasFormerName | Steps NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasInstrumentation |
acoustic bass
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acoustic piano ⓘ drums ⓘ electric bass ⓘ percussion ⓘ saxophone ⓘ synthesizers ⓘ vibraphone ⓘ |
| hasMemberRole |
Bendik Hofseth – saxophone
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Bill Evans (saxophonist) – saxophone NERFINISHED ⓘ Bob Berg – saxophone ⓘ Darryl Jones – bass ⓘ Don Grolnick – keyboards ⓘ Eddie Gomez – bass ⓘ Eliane Elias – piano ⓘ Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone NERFINISHED ⓘ Mike Mainieri – vibraphone NERFINISHED ⓘ Peter Erskine – drums ⓘ Rachel Z – keyboards NERFINISHED ⓘ Steve Gadd – drums ⓘ Victor Bailey – bass ⓘ Warren Bernhardt – keyboards NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influenced | contemporary jazz musicians ⓘ |
| influencedGenre | modern jazz fusion ⓘ |
| notableFor |
blend of acoustic and electronic sounds
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sophisticated compositions ⓘ virtuosic improvisation ⓘ |
| notableWork |
Magnetic (1986 album)
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Modern Times (1984 album) NERFINISHED ⓘ N.Y.C. (1989 album) NERFINISHED ⓘ Steps Ahead (1983 album) NERFINISHED ⓘ Vibe (1995 album) NERFINISHED ⓘ Yin-Yang (1992 album) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recordLabel |
Elektra Records
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Intuition Records NERFINISHED ⓘ NYC Records NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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