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."
Buzz Aaron Heick, Clarence Penn, Donny McCaslin, Michael Cain, Mike Mainieri, Steps Ahead / Donny McCaslin / Mike Mainieri / Tim Hagans / Clarence Penn / Aaron Heick / Victor Bailey / Michael Cain, Tim Hagans, Victor Bailey
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From Light To Light Adam Holzman, Clarence Penn, Donny McCaslin, James Genus, Mike Mainieri, Rachel Z, Steps Ahead / Donny McCaslin / Rachel Z / Mike Mainieri / Adam Holzman / Tim Hagans / Clarence Penn / James Genus, Tim Hagans
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Penn Station Adam Holzman, Clarence Penn, Donny McCaslin, Michael Cain, Mike Mainieri, Steps Ahead / Donny McCaslin / Mike Mainieri / Adam Holzman / Clarence Penn / Victor Bailey / Michael Cain, Victor Bailey
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Vibe Adam Holzman, Clarence Penn, Donny McCaslin, Micahael Cain, Mike Mainieri, Steps Ahead / Donny McCaslin / Mike Mainieri / Adam Holzman / Clarence Penn / Micahael Cain / Victor Bailey, Victor Bailey
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Green Dolphin Street Clarence Penn, Donny McCaslin, James Genus, Mike Mainieri, Rachel Z, Steps Ahead / Donny McCaslin / Rachel Z / Rachel Z / Mike Mainieri / Clarence Penn / James Genus
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Miles Away Clarence Penn, Donny McCaslin, Michael Cain, Mike Mainieri, Reprise, Steps Ahead / Donny McCaslin / Mike Mainieri / Clarence Penn / Victor Bailey / Michael Cain, Victor Bailey
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Staircase Adam Holzman, Clarence Penn, Donny McCaslin, Michael Cain, Mike Mainieri, Steps Ahead / Donny McCaslin / Mike Mainieri / Adam Holzman / Clarence Penn / Victor Bailey / Michael Cain / Michael Cain, Victor Bailey
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Rendezvous Clarence Penn, Donny McCaslin, James Genus, Mike Mainieri, Rachel Z, Steps Ahead / Donny McCaslin / Rachel Z / Mike Mainieri / Clarence Penn / James Genus
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Crunch Clarence Penn, Donny McCaslin, Michael Cain, Mike Mainieri, Reggie Washington, Steps Ahead / Donny McCaslin / Mike Mainieri / Clarence Penn / Reggie Washington / Michael Cain
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Waxing & Waning Adam Holzman, Clarence Penn, Donny McCaslin, Michael Cain, Mike Mainieri, Rachel Z, Reggie Washington, Steps Ahead / Donny McCaslin / Rachel Z / Rachel Z / Mike Mainieri / Adam Holzman / Clarence Penn / Reggie Washington / Michael
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Miles Away Clarence Penn, James Genus, Mike Mainieri, Steps Ahead / Mike Mainieri / Clarence Penn / James Genus
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