Mike Mainieri

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Michael T. Mainieri, Jr. (born July 4, 1938, the Bronx, New York City) is a vibraphonist best known for his work with the jazz fusion group Steps Ahead.

Mainieri was a pioneer in introducing an electronic vibraphone, known as a "synth-vibe" and has recorded with such musicians as Buddy Rich, Wes Montgomery and Jeremy Steig. He performed for a live album by Laura Nyro, and was featured on several tracks from the Dire Straits album Love Over Gold as well as on "Ride Across the River" on the album Brothers in Arms. He performed on the albums "Heads" by Bob James Heart To Heart by David Sanborn and Tiger in the Rain by Michael Franks. He has also released numerous albums and videos as a leader for a variety of labels, most notably his 1980 album for Warner Bros. entitled Wanderlust, which featured Michael Brecker and other members of Steps Ahead. There is good video footage of Mainieri performing live with David Sanborn, Neil Larsen, Robben Ford, etc. on David Sanborn's Live At Montreux 1984 DVD as part of bonus footage from 1981.

As a producer, he produced three albums for Carly Simon.

Mainieri married singer-songwriter/harpist Dee Carstensen in 1993. They have a daughter, Ruby Anna, and two sons, Mike Mainieri III and Jonathan Mainieri.

Discography

Blues on the Other Side (Argo, 1963)

With Kenny Burrell

A Generation Ago Today (Verve, 1967)

With Paul Desmond

Summertime (A&M/CTI, 1968)

With Art Farmer

Big Blues with Jim Hall (CTI, 1978)
Yama with Joe Henderson (CTI, 1979)

With Urbie Green

The Fox (CTI, 1976)

With Pat Martino

Starbright (Warner Bros., 1976)

With Buddy Rich

Playtime (Argo, 1960)

With Sonny Stitt

What's New!!! (Roulette, 1966)
I Keep Comin' Back! (Roulette, 1966)

References

Yanow, Scott. "Mike Mainieri". AllMusic. Retrieved May 1, 2011.

External links

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Name	Mainieri, Mike
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Short description	An american vibraphonist. He first played vibes professionally when he was 14, touring with Paul Whiteman in a jazz trio called Two Kings & a Queen. He later played with Buddy Rich's bands for a long period(1956-1963). He is best known for his work with the band Steps (later Steps ahead) that he formed in 1979 as an all-star jazz-oriented R&B/fusion band. He worked with many artists in the studio, such as Warren Bernhardt, Eliane Elias, Rachel Z, Mike Stern, Tony Levin, Victor Bailey, Peter Erskine, and Steve Smith.
Date of birth	July 4, 1938
Place of birth	New York, NY
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