N.Y.C.

by Steps Ahead

Overview

In 1989, Steps Ahead consisted of Mike Mainieri on MIDI vibraharp, synclavier and acoustic piano, the young saxophonist Bendik doubling on keyboards, guitarist Steve Kahn, Tony Levin on electric bass and Chapman stick, and drummer Steve Smith. The powerful band did not have a great deal of subtlety by this era, but it helped to keep the much-maligned genre of fusion alive, mixing the sound of rock with jazz improvising. The 11 selections on this obscure effort were all written or co-composed by Mainieri and Bendik and make up in intensity for their lack of dynamics. Rock listeners will most enjoy this decent, if not too substantial release. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	05/09/2025
Label:	Intuition
UPC:	0750447300712

Tracks

1. Well, In That Case
2. Lust For Life
3. Senegal Calling
4. Red Neon, Go Or Give
5. Charanga
6. Get It
7. N.Y.C.
8. Stick Jam
9. Absolutely Maybe
10. Festival
11. Paradiso

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Steps Ahead   Primary Artist
Rique Pantoja   Guest Artist,Piano
Mike Mainieri   Piano,Percussion,Synclavier
Bruce Martin   Keyboards,Percussion,Synclavier
Ray Gomez   Guitar (Electric)
Maguette Fall   Talking Drum
Abdoulaye Diop   Drums (Bass)
Bendik   Keyboards,Saxophone
Steve Smith   Drums
Steve Khan   Guitar (Electric),Guitar (Acoustic)
Tony Levin   Bass (Electric),Chapman Stick

Technical Credits

John Golden   Executive Producer
Mike Mainieri   Artwork,Composer,Producer
Todd A. Gerard   Assistant Engineer
Bruce Martin   Arranger,Composer,Associate Producer
Stephen Barber   Orchestration
Xavier Cardell   Photography
Bendik   Composer
Garry Rindfuss   Engineer,Mixing
Bob Ludwig   Mastering