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Steps Ahead
Band, *1979 US
Jazz
A.k.a. Steps (3)
Steps Ahead (originally known as simply Steps - see Steps (3)) is a jazz-fusion group and the brainchild of vibraphonist Mike Mainieri. According to the liner notes of "Steps Ahead", the group's 1983 debut album (for worldwide release), 'Steps began as a part-time venture in 1979 at Seventh Avenue South, New York City nightclub.' Group members, 1989: Mike Mainieri, Bendik Hofseth, Steve Khan, Tony Levin, Steve Smith (5).
Members
 | Eliane Elias p, voc *1960 BR |
 | Michael Brecker ts 1949-2007 US |
 | Bob Berg ts, ss, sax 1951-2002 US |
 | Mike Mainieri vib *1938 US |
 | Steve Khan g *1947 US |
 | Tony Levin b, bvoc *1946 US |
 | Peter Erskine dr *1954 US |
 | Don Grolnick p, key 1948-1996 US |
 | Darryl Jones b, eb *1961 US |
 | James Genus b *1966 US |
 | Eddie Gomez b *1944 PR |
 | Mike Stern g *1953 US |
 | Marc Johnson b *1953 US |
 | Chuck Loeb g *1955 US |
 | Steve Smith dr *1954 US |
 | Victor Bailey b *1960 US |
 | Reggie Washington b, eb *1962 US |
 | Michael Cain p *1966 US |
 | Rachel Z p, key, syn *1962 US |
 | Warren Bernhardt p, key *1938 US |
 | Bendik Hofseth sax, key *1962 NO |
 | Jeff Andrews eb, b US |
 | Bill Evans sax, ts, ss *1958 US |
 | Clarence Penn dr *1968 US |
 | Donny McCaslin ts *1966 US |
 | Tom Kennedy b, eb *1960 US |
Popular Tracks 
Trains on Magnetic by Steps Ahead In a Sentimental Mood on Magnetic by Steps Ahead Pools on Steps Ahead by Steps Ahead Skyward Bound on Steps Ahead by Steps Ahead Magnetic Love (Reprise) on Magnetic by Steps Ahead Self Portrait on Modern Times by Steps Ahead Islands on Steps Ahead by Steps Ahead Safari on Modern Times by Steps Ahead Oops on Modern Times by Steps Ahead Modern Times on Modern Times by Steps AheadTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Membership
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step By Step | Steps Ahead | 2018 | Album |
| Steppin' Out | Steps Ahead − Mike Mainieri, Bill Evans, Chuck Loeb, Tom Kennedy, Steve Smith, WDR Big Band Köln Arranged & Conducted By Michael Abene | 2016 | Album |
| At Mount Fuji Jazz Festival | Steps Ahead | 2008 | Album |
| Copenhagen Live | Steps Ahead | 2003 | Album |
| RIT Special (Lee Ritenour Llve) / Steps Ahead (Live in Tokyo) | Lee Ritenour, Steps Ahead | 2003 | Album |
| In Europe | Steps Ahead | 2002 | Album |
| Holding Together (Live In Europe 1999) | Steps Ahead − Mike Mainieri, Bob Berg, Eliane Elias, Marc Johnson, Peter Erskine | 2002 | Album |
| Vibe | Steps Ahead | 1995 | Album |
| A-005 | Mike Mainieri & Steps Ahead / Loud Jazz Band / Alek Korecki Quartet | 1994 | Album |
| Live In Tokyo 1986 | Steps Ahead | 1994 | Album |
| Yin-Yang | Steps Ahead | 1992 | Album |
| Praise | Steps Ahead | 1992 | Single |
| Get It (The Rap Remix) | Steps Ahead | 1990 | Album |
| N.Y.C. | Steps Ahead | 1989 | Album |
| Trains / Magnetic Love / All The Tea In China | Steps Ahead | 1986 | Album |
| Magnetic | Steps Ahead | 1986 | Album |
| Live Tokyo 86 | Steps Ahead − Michael Brecker • Mike Mainieri • Darryl Jones • Mike Stern • Steve Smith | 1986 | Album |
| Modern Times | Steps Ahead − Michael Brecker, Warren Bernhardt, Peter Erskine, Eddie Gomez, Mike Mainieri | 1984 | Album |
| Radio-Active | Steps Ahead | 1984 | Album |
| Steps Ahead | Steps Ahead | 1983 | Album |
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