Steps Ahead Modern Times CD

Modern Times Music

List Price	$11.98 (You save $2.19)
Category	Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Fusion
Label	Elektra Musician
Orig Year	1984
All Time Sales Rank	22453
CD Universe Part number	1095388
Catalog number	60351
Discs	1
Release Date	Oct 25, 1990
Studio/Live	Studio
Mono/Stereo	Stereo

Steps Ahead Modern Times Songs

1.	Safari	$0.99
2.	Oops	$0.99
3.	Self Portrait	$0.99
4.	Modern Times	$0.99
5.	Radio-Active	$0.99
6.	Now You Know	$0.99
7.	Old Town	$0.99

Modern Times Music Review

Average Rating: (3.5 out of 5 stars) 3.5 stars

5 stars An Incredible Musical Journey!
These guys are incredible! With occassional substitutions, the core of this band consisted of Mike Mainieri (Vibes, Marimba, Synthivibe), Michael Brecker (Sax) & Eddie Gomez (Bass). The songs take you through a variety of moods and soundscapes that are unlike anything else that was being produced at the time this recording was made. Modern Times was released in 1984, a year after the release of a their eponymous album, Steps Ahead. These "super talents" joined forces and the result is unparalleled in the genre. Great music! If you enjoy smooth jazz with a bit of an edge, you won't be disappointed here.
Submitted by kmarking (Elkton, MD)
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2 stars To much expectatives
A poor work of an excellent jazz group.
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