Steps Ahead Reunion 51° San Sebastian jazz festival 2016 Mike Mainieri (vibraphone), Eliane Elias Music (piano), Donny McCaslin (saxophone), Marc Johnson (double bass), Billy Kilson (drums) | History of Music

Not only was it John Coltrane's birthday a few days ago, but this year also marks the 60 year(!) anniversary of the release of Trane's milestone album "Giant Steps", forever rewriting the topography of the jazz map. This version of "Giant Steps" is from a project we did with Mike Mainieri, exploring Mike's musical journey and influences. It's arranged and conducted by our "Principal Conductor" Bob Mintzer, and features Mike Mainieri on vibraphone, John Marshall on trumpet, and also incorporates

Happy Birthday to master vibraphone player Mike Mainieri! We had the honor to work with Mike a couple of times, a few years ago, on a project with Steps Ahead and on this project, an exploration of his own musical journey. This is the Johhny Green classic "Body And Soul", arranged and conducted by Bob Mintzer, who is also featured on tenor sax. Recorded live in the Kölner Philharmonie. | WDR Big Band

Here's a clip from most recent project with vibes master Mike Mainieri. "Young And Fine" is a composition by Joe Zawinul, featured on the 1978 Weather Report album "Mr Gone", conducted and arranged by our "Principal Conductor" Bob Mintzer. It features Mike Mainieri on vibraphone and Paul Heller on tenor sax. Recorded live in the Kölner Philharmonie. | WDR Big Band

A big Happy Birthday to the tremendous vibraphone player Mike Mainieri, turning 83 today! We had the pleasure to play with Mike a few years ago, revisiting his musical past and influences. This tune is Toots Thielemann's classic "Bluesette", arranged and conducted by our "Principal Conductor" Bob Mintzer and features Mike on vibes and Andy Hunter on trombone. Recorded live in the Kölner Philharmonie. | WDR Big Band

Mike Mainieri feat. by WDR BIG BAND | Looking Back - Moving On | Full Concert Part 1/2

Happy Birthday Mike Mainieri! "The Best Jazz Solos Ever" Step Ahead: Beiurt - Mike Mainieri astounding solo Check the full Steps Ahead Live in Japan 1986 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr5rUTDixlw Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HistoryofMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofmusic2016/?hl=it Support us with your free donation to our Paypal account: historyofmusic2016@gmail.com | History of Music