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newly recorded material from a new generation of young players, though grounded in jazz tradition, bring their individual voices to the project - "Vibe" is about energy, reflection & chemistry, and it features Mike Mainieri, Donny McCaslin, Michael Cain,
Recorded at RPM Sound Studios, New York, New York.
Personnel: Donny McCaslin (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Aaron Heick (alto saxophone); Tim Hagans (trumpet); Michael Cain , Rachel Z (piano, synthesizer); Adam Holzman (organ, synthesizer, drum programming); Mike Mainieri (vibraphone); James Genus (acoustic bass); Clarence Penn (drums).
Audio Mixers: Dan Gellert; Mike Krowiak.
Recording information: RPM Sound Studios, New York, NY.
Photographer: Thomas T. Skovsende.
Unknown Contributor Role: Adam Holzman.
Steps Ahead: Donny McCaslin (soprano & tenor saxophones); Aaron Helck (alto saxophone); Tim Hagans (trumpet); Mike Mainieri (vibraphone, piano); Rachel Z., Michael Cain (piano, synthesizer); Adam Holtzman (organ, Clavinet, synthesizer, programming); Victor Bailey, James Genus, Reggie Washington (bass); Clarence Penn (drums).
Q (5/95, p.114) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "...VIBE is less about jazz-rock virtuosity and more of a laid-back, groove-orientated affair--as tight as ever, but with more space and breathing room built into the arrangements..."
Down Beat (5/95, p.52) - 3 Stars - Good - "...enticing soundscapes.... There's good life in the project....cool, hip-hop fusion..."
JazzTimes (6/95, p.118) - "...Mainieri shows off a new class of achievers on tracks which feel moody and experimental, yet make perfect sense....Be assured that Mr. Mainieri will continue to hatch fresh ideas and find great talent well into the future." Vibe Music | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, Jazz Instrument, Fusion | | Label | NYC Music | | Orig Year | 1994 | | All Time Sales Rank |  118254  | | CD Universe Part number | 1197001 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jan 10, 1995 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Adam Holzman; Mike Mainieri | | Engineer | Mike Krowiak | | Recording Time | 61 minutes | | Personnel | Mike Mainieri - vibraphone
James Genus - acoustic bass
Aaron Heick - alto saxophone
Adam Holzman - organ, synthesizer, drum programming
Reggie Washington - bass
Also: Victor Bailey, Clarence Penn, Rachel Z, Donny McCaslin, Tim Hagans, Michael Cain |
Steps Ahead Vibe Songs | 1. | Buzz |
| 2. | From Light to Light |
| 3. | Penn Station |
| 4. | Vibe |
| 5. | Green Dolphin Street |
| 6. | Miles Away |
| 7. | Staircase |
| 8. | Rendezvous |
| 9. | Crunch |
| 10. | Waxing & Waning |
| 11. | Miles Away - (reprise) |
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