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.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Steps Ahead canonical | 5 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T9378678 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Steps Ahead Context triple: [Peter Erskine, notableWorkWith, Steps Ahead]
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A.
Think Forward
Think Forward is the official motto of Northumbria University, encapsulating its emphasis on innovation, progress, and future-focused education.
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B.
One Step Ahead
"One Step Ahead" is a soulful 1965 song by Aretha Franklin, celebrated for its emotive vocals and later prominence as a sampled source in hip-hop music.
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C.
One Step Forward
"One Step Forward" is a popular neo-soul/afro-jazz song by the French-Cameroonian duo Les Nubians, known for its smooth harmonies and socially conscious lyrics.
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D.
The Next Step
The Next Step is a Canadian teen drama television series that follows the lives and relationships of members of a competitive dance studio.
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E.
Forward From Here
Forward From Here is a reflective memoir by Reeve Lindbergh that explores her family legacy, personal aging, and life after the fame and tragedy surrounding her parents, Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Steps Ahead Target entity description: 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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A.
Think Forward
Think Forward is the official motto of Northumbria University, encapsulating its emphasis on innovation, progress, and future-focused education.
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B.
One Step Ahead
"One Step Ahead" is a soulful 1965 song by Aretha Franklin, celebrated for its emotive vocals and later prominence as a sampled source in hip-hop music.
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C.
One Step Forward
"One Step Forward" is a popular neo-soul/afro-jazz song by the French-Cameroonian duo Les Nubians, known for its smooth harmonies and socially conscious lyrics.
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D.
The Next Step
The Next Step is a Canadian teen drama television series that follows the lives and relationships of members of a competitive dance studio.
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E.
Forward From Here
Forward From Here is a reflective memoir by Reeve Lindbergh that explores her family legacy, personal aging, and life after the fame and tragedy surrounding her parents, Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
jazz fusion group
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musical ensemble ⓘ |
| activePeriodStart | late 1970s ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Bendik Hofseth
NERFINISHED
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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)
NERFINISHED
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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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Referenced by (5)
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