Vibist Mike Mainieri has played with everyone from Diz, Hawk, Wes and Buddy Rich before founding his own niche-creating band Steps Ahead. Here, he works with the compositions of co-leader/guitarist Marnix Busstra for a dozen very clever, intriguing and accessible tunes that mix clever soloing with exciting interplay. Along with Eric Van Der Westen/b and Pieter Bast/dr, the vibes and… Read more »
Great reviews ‘Trinary motion, Live in Europe’
Gitarist Marnix Busstra slaat met zijn nieuwe trio (Eric van der Westen op bas en Pieter Bast op drums) en zijn nieuwe platenlabel een nieuwe weg in. Wat gelukkig bleef is zijn herkenbare geluid. Wie zijn spel kent van de cd ‘Castle In The Air’ en de dvd ‘The Same New Story’ zal Busstra op ‘Twelve Pieces’ direct herkennen. Busstra… Read more »
“…so much variety and virtuosity that the time moves by quickly.” Jazz vibraphonist Mike Mainieri’s wide-ranging career as a recording and performing artist since 1960 includes appearances with George Benson and Pat Martino, as well as some surprising turns, like his work on Dire Straits’ Love over Gold (1982). His fusion group, Steps Ahead, included at various points Michael Brecker,… Read more »
