Steps Ahead Mike Manieri, Michael Brecker, Eliane Elias/NY, USA 1982

The title is a high-quality soundboard recording of Steps Ahead by Mike Mainieri, Michael Brecker, Eddie Gomez, Peter Erskine, and Eliane Elias, and the Drumlins Country Club gig in Syracuse, New York, November 1982. First appearance! It’s not that great at the beginning, but in the second half after the famous song “Sarah’s Touch”, the engine gradually starts to open up, and it’s just Gomez’s unbelievable handling of the bass, and Erskine’s pounding drums. With Michael in the background, Michael delivers an aggressive blow reminiscent of Coltrane in his heyday…an overwhelming live performance that goes all the way through to the closing song “Bullet Train”! Live at Drumlin’s Country Club Syracuse,NY November.12.1982 1. Pools 2. Four Chords 3. Sara’s Touch 4. Unknown Title 5. Unknown Title 6. Bullet Train Mike Mainieri – Vibes Eliane Elias – Keyboards Eddie Gomez – Bass Michael Brecker – Horns Peter Erskine – Drums