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Release Date: 02 January 2026
Label: Intuition Music
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0750447300712
Description
Steps Ahead, one of the most distinctive and influential instrumental groups of the 1980s, gave the stagnating fusion movement a much-needed boost with their own brand of lively, intelligent jazz. With 'N.Y.C.', their then debut on Intuition Records, the group returned with an exciting new line-up and a dynamic new sound. Co-founder Mike Mainieri had enlisted some seasoned veterans for this album: drummer Steve Smith, also known for his involvement with mega rock band Journey and also leader of his own band Vital Information. He is the only remnant from the previous incarnation of Steps Ahead.
He was joined by bassist Tony Levin, who is consideredone of the best-known bassists thanks to his work with King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, John Lennon, Pink Floyd and Bob Dylan. Finally, there is the young Norwegian saxophonist Bendik Hofseth, who stood in for Michael Brecker at the time. Also represented on 'N.Y.C.' were guitarists Ray Gomez and Steve Khan as well as keyboardist Rique Pantoja.
Now the classic album 'N.Y.C.' is being released as a remastered version in the Intuition Master Series on 180g vinyl.
Tracklisting
Oregon
Oregon
Jon Hassell
Michel Godard/Gavino Murgia
Sebastian Sternal & hr-Bigband
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Scott Kinsey
Ronnie Laws
The Three Seas
Julia Hulsmann Octet
Chantal Acda; Bruno Bavota; Pavel Karlik; Niels van Heertum; Phill Brown; Gerd Van Mulders; Beatrij
Stanley Clarke
Weather Report
Stephane Galland; Lucia Pires; Louise van den Heuvel
Robin Verheyen; Robyn Schulkowsky; Goeyvaerts String Trio
Rima Khcheich; Maarten Ornstein; Juan Rodriguez; Tony Overwater; Joost Lijbaart
