Steps Ahead - Yin-Yang (1992) {NYC 6001 2}
EAC | FLAC tracks level 6 | Cue+Log+M3U | Full Scans 300dpi | 408MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Fusion
EAC | FLAC tracks level 6 | Cue+Log+M3U | Full Scans 300dpi | 408MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Fusion
This CD from Steps Ahead is probably most notable for introducing the fine keyboardist Rachel Z. Also in the group at the time were leader Mike Mainieri on MIDI vibraharp and synclavier, saxophonist Bendik, bassist Jeff Andrews and drummer Steve Smith. Put out by Mainieri's NYC label, this mostly high-powered performance consists of group originals, generally by Mainieri and Bendik.
Track List
01. Sidewalk Maneuvers (M.Mainieri) 4:49
02. Praise (M.Mainieri) 4:47
03. Nite Owl (M.Mainieri) 5:32
04. Taxi (Bendik) 3:28
05. Tamarin Lion (Skar-Bendik) 5:44
06. Gory Details (Nicolazzo-Mainieri) 4:55
07. Agitate The Gravel (Cozens-Bould-Mainieri) 5:66
08. Okapi (Bendik) 6:20
09. Orion (Nicolazzo-Mainieri) 4:38
10. Steppish (M.Mainieri) 7:57
11. Sara's Touch (M.Mainieri) 6:33
musicians
Mike Manieri - vibraphone,synthesizer,percussion
Bendik - saxophone
Rachel Z. - piano, synthesizer
Jeff Andrews - acoustic & electric basses
Steve Smith - drums
additional musicians
Steve Khan - electric guitar on tracks 1,3,6,8,10
Chuck Loeb - rhythm guitar on track 3
Victor Bailey - electric bass on track 3
Dean Brown - guitar on track 2
Rick Margitza - tenor saxophone on tracks 1,10
Spencer Cozens - keyboards, synthesizer
Bruce Martin - add. percussion, add. synth on tracks 1,2,3
George Whitty - synthesizer on track 1
Wayne Krantz - acoustic & electric guitars on tracks 5,8
Jimi Tunnell - electric guitar on tracks 1,2,4
Alan Thompson - bass
Miles Bould - percussion,programming
Produced by Mike Mainieri
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Steps Ahead / Yin - Yang
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Track 1
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Track 2
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Track 3
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Track 9
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Track 11
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