Steps Ahead (w Steve Gadd. Michael Brecker) 2/2

[@dougn68]

These muscians make me glad to be alive.Michael goddamn Brecker and Steve Gadd.I love them dearly.Thank you so much for sharing this music.I truly appreciate the gift.

[@stanley57-u9g]

Je n'entends ici que des musiciens de légende qui produisent une musique de grande qualité!

[@fotofeto]

Ogni volta che ascolto questo pezzo piango come un bambino... grazie Michael!!!

[@dvnbrat]

I've always loved this song. WOW...Steve Gadd totally re-invented the groove on this song as only HE can. Michael Brecker...awesome as always (RIP)You are seriously missed. Mike Stern gets all fired up.... Great Vid!!! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@marlonchik]

Да, всё именно так!!!

[@Bianteowns]

Mr. Brecker, the MASTER! I've been listening to this for hours before being tired! And tired isnt the right word!

[@enricocifiello]

This is simply amazing!!! Playing from the heart... Michael..........Michael... The best...With your music you will be alive for ever...

[@Bianteowns]

Simply the best musician ever, everywhere, in the past, present and maybe future. Full of... Everything. Pathos.

[@jsy2b]

Few if any of us will have the opportunity for what we've done to be revered years after we leave this place. Michael Breckers playing will be marveled at for decades and there is no greater tribute the world can give to anyone.

[@joe99f1]

had to watch it again, to make shure i was not dreaming, i am pretty speachless, this is a special guy, playing what can only be discribed as magic, before our eyes

[@joe99f1]

dotadee my friend,i have watched this many times now, it just gets better everytime i here it, it is by far the best sax i have ever heard, i have now got it io cd, and can listen to it anytime night or day.

[@mapior]

The shot of the late Michael at 9:41 says it all. Enjoyment, fun and a job well done!

[@joe99f1]

i have never heard someone play sax like that before, that just blows me away,this goes way beyond brilliant. thanks.

[@mrmikespence1964]

THE LEGENDARY! MICHAEL BRECKER! THE "GREATEST" JAZZ MUSIC! TENOR SAXOPHONIST! OF ALL TIME!

[@emgribin]

I love Michael Brecker! What a gift. So grateful to ha

[@telepasss]

Great video, thanx. RIP Michael.

[@KalimbaSpirit]

2011 ... after 15 years still one of my favorite CD's.

[@yaburekabure2001]

i was in the 2nd line from the stage. it was rainy day with typhoon, but no one cared. this is his last blow in japan. i'm not sure but already he must have been under bad health condition at this moment. but no one noticed. i will never forget the sound and emotion he gave me.

[@gqgq3341]

That reed was probably shivering in extacy for a long time after that. "wow.. who made me vibrate like that THAT??!"

[@Sludgepump]

Haha, I love Stern's take on Micheal's FABULOUS squeals around 5:10 . So excellent!!

[@Mas122862]

Extraordinary Brecker solo, as usual. Emotional, too, in light of his passing, as he began falling ill soon after this.

[@JordanHowellMusic]

Steve Gadd makes those cymbals sound good. He is the cymbal...

[@mavis0309]

RIP Michael, only the good die young, we sure miss you.

[@oursful]

UN très grand moment bravo à tous et une pensée forte pour Mikael ! Antonio from France !

[@benso79]

albertopadova, name of DVD "Steps Ahead - Fuji Jazz Festival 2004" amazing concert. RIP Mike

[@AdemirJuniorJazz]

Solo do Brecker é inspirador. Demais. Ele é unico!

[@hagakure6410]

Brecker's sax is still the sound of the SNL band to me, some 28 years later.

[@ppcc37]

@CaresserOfThePale Ha ! I was so impressed the first time I heard it, it fits in so well !

[@mrmikespence1964]

JAZZMASTERS!!!!!!! OF JAZZMUSIC!!!!!!!

[@Sax4Him]

This is a very early prototype of the Steinerphone invented by Neil Steiner. He eventually sold the technology to Akai and it was reworked and updated then marketed as the EWI. Today's version is more streamlined and has the sounds built in eliminating the need for external modules. A very hard instrument to master as there are no moving keys, but of course Brecker did master it!!

[@eyeheartchrist]

The first phrase of notes on the tenor man, that's all he needed to play. That's all he needed and that would have been the end of the song. That's mind blowing.

[@bodhrantipper]

If nothing else, check out Michael Brecker's solo at 2:17. This guy is one of the few truly transcendental musicians of the 20th century. And of course, Gadd and Stern are bad ass as always.

[@Dietzhorn]

The video is from the early 2000's However the question I was answering was, "Where can I hear this music...?" and my answer was "Step Ahead-Live in Tokyo 1986" Song Title - Trains. You could also try the Original recording, "Step Ahead - Magnetic"

[@lckeeper1]

Perfection. Not much else to say. Miss ya Mike.

[@bigcat03]

man...says it right there on the stage. I'm an observant one! :)

[@Dietzhorn]

Step Ahead "Live in Japan-1986" Song title - "Trains"

[@dewmikester1]

R.I.P., Michael B.!! The best!!

[@Jazzman555]

sweet as video i love breckers playing

[@songsmadeforyou]

@RussPaladino another reason why MB was able to be so expressive and inspiring is because of the all the talented musicians that gave him the freedom to go to his limit - he sounds great playing with a high school band i'm sure, but here he's able to think outside the box and the band will follow

[@toastybread14]

bless Michael Brecker! Amazing!

[@romanempirestate]

the look to mike stern @ 0:55... legend.

[@SaxyZach1]

Completely epic guitar fill at 1:49!!! Stern is awesome!

[@grordegal]

R.I.P. Great Musician...

[@Bustercruz]

Pure Magic!!!

[@TRT7100]

Awesome stuff!!

[@MicShinberger]

Absolutely stunning musicianship!

[@xDYLxDYLx]

those sax bends at 3:15... so good!

[@HEWLIO]

I am Steve Gadd and I do not recall doing this gig. If I can remember, Al Gore did the drums for this tune.

[@Thesalmoncrew]

I like this song much I dunno why I just do..

[@OpheliaRising]

This is 'world-renowned' drummer Steve Gadd. He may well have been hired by Eric Clapton, at some point. If you are Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Elton John or anyone else in their league and you need a top-tier drummer, you hire Gadd if he is available.

[@pacolecce]

come si fa senza Brecker in questo mondo.

[@joemotif]

oh my god i say that every time i listen to Michael lol

[@petrodrum]

that is very much steve gadd!!

[@Fretlessness]

this is my very favorite video ever on youtube. It keeps getting taken off, please someone know where I can buy this DVD, I love this song too much not to have it in my life.

[@maestroelite]

For the record, this track is Trains not In a Sentimental Mood. It segues right into it.

[@otissax]

dont u hate it when u run out of toilet paper..........gotta take a bath this songs not bad

[@operating]

I love this and can't get enough of it, but one things gets me. Why is Mike Stern further back in the mix? I think he should be as clear as Brecker on his solo. I think that would add a ton to the vid. But I love it!!

[@trozombo]

Well miss you mike........

[@PeloxForEver]

@musicianfromcaliforn completely i agree with you! they are great! but in particoular Mike is a real phenomeno ( not was, he lives 4ever &ever!) joe from italy

[@harsszeg]

My piano player told me: Do u know how did we call him ? (Tatum) GOD !

[@TAMBO93XXL]

this guys are a Monsters

[@LenzDK]

Machael Brecker was unique on the level of Miles! Sad they are both gone!!!!!

[@mrmikespence1964]

JAZZMASTERS!!!!!!

[@Novaboing]

Well, it wouldn't be a true KZbin comment section if we didn't have the stereotypical 13 year old and his "gay" tirade. Mike Stern was outstanding! Great video - thanks!

[@MrRaelsax]

Quem não chora com este video?

[@songsmadeforyou]

@RussPaladino i was just saying that MB is expressing his love for life through his solo while watching this vid... then i saw your comment! i'm glad to meet other people who hear what i hear in MBs playing

[@Modes9]

Mike's my favorite tenor player and I definitely miss his playing. However, "best musician ever, everywhere, in the past, present and maybe future" is a big reach. Two words: ART TATUM.

[@marlonchik]

Steve Gadd!!!

[@jerrywitaj]

I miss Michael Brecker.

[@lostguy100]

it is very much Steve Gadd :)

[@tiernanjonesjazz]

How does he do that slurred gliss on the sax at 3:15 thats such a cool lick, anyone there who could tell me please? Love it!

[@thealmightypat]

so good

[@aammirr]

It's always the guys who can't play that complain. They're the same guys that said Miles is selling out 'cause he recorded 'Someday My Prince Will Come' ! Or, later, went electric and covered 'Time After Time' !

[@jazzlefty]

that is so relative men!!

[@b6pi]

... another tune ;)

[@LibuttiG]

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[@gjbsaxman94]

@uptoeleven proly it was rainy before hand and they were protecting the electronics

[@MAnuciao79]

Look at Mike and this OLD EWI. He was really none of a kind.

[@ldelcarmen]

Daryl Jones on bass too... Mike Stern on guitar

[@uptoeleven]

Never heard this before - it really is amazing :) could listen all night... but why are they playing in gazebos? I mean it's cool but... odd? Music and performances are out of this world :) But the stage is in a tent of its own...

[@ecamstatus]

@SteveHoweJeffBerlin Mike Stern plays Yamaha, Pacifica 1511 MS model, wich loo like a Fender Telecast.

[@jampoles]

At 3:13 is the drummer holding four sticks too? He's been watching Mainieri too much!

[@OpheliaRising]

It is obvious from the appearance of Brecker and Gadd that this is not '1986'.

[@eyeheartchrist]

Steve Gadd definitely didn't have grey hair in the 90s, if that says anything.

It's been a while since the last time I've watched this, and I'm blown away once again... Does anyone perhaps have a clue about where to buy a DVD of this concert? Google remains mysteriously unhelpful in this case... Any information appreciated!

[@gemeaux68]

J'espere que Michael met l'ambiance au paradis.

[@bigcat03]

Definitely my new favorite video of Brecker on KZbin. Solo work is absolutely amazing. Any ideas of where this was recorded?

[@Novaboing]

Any chance the bass player is Victor Bailey? He played on the studio version of this album.

[@nikolausarnold54]

@SteveHoweJeffBerlin never mind his a) haido and b) stage antics. He was ok on Jean-Pierre, actually his fines hour (we want miles)

[@MaggotBrain10]

Bassist is Darryl Jones.

[@marlonchik]

Боги!

[@ddoggycanada]

holy..........wow...........

[@LenzDK]

I'm not comparing, just saying that you don't get them any better!

[@tilman79]

It's Darryl Jones, I think.

[@CiccioDimundo]

grandi steps ahead, anche nella formazione non originale (peter erskine & co.)

[@Bianteowns]

I know, that's relative, but in my opinion, he was the best...

[@jeanlucchapelon]

The bassist of The Rolling Stones,no?

[@chitsevermag301]

YEAH

[@HammondB200]

Is that Daryl Jones?

[@BandNerd3661]

@tenorsax10 Perhaps just to refer to different sections of the song or maybe even the chords?

[@Bianteowns]

Lol '86? There is a Mac on a desk...