Steps Ahead - Modern Times (1984)

Track List

1 - Safari 6:58
2 - Oops 6:20
3 - Self Portrait 6:02
4 - Modern Times 6:17
5 - Radio-Active 8:49
6 - Now You Know 6:25
7 - Old Town 6:19

personnel :

Eddie Gomez - Bass
Peter Erskine - Drums, Percussion, Drum Programming [Dmx]
Warren Bernhardt - Keyboards
Michael Brecker - Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
Mike Mainieri - Vibraphone, Vibraphone [Synthi-vibe], Marimba

Modern Times songs By 1984, Steps Ahead's personnel had stabilized with original keyboardist Warren Bernhardt rejoining the group and teaming up with tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker, bassist Eddie Gomez, drummer Peter Erskine, and vibraphonist Mike Mainieri; guitarist Chuck Loeb guests on one selection, as does Tony Levin, who is heard on the Chapman stick. Modern Times album This outing is very electronic and does not quite reach the heights of Steps Ahead's earlier Elektra album, but it certainly has plenty of spirit and power. ~ Scott Yanow