Yin-Yang

Originally called Steps, when it first formed in 1979 by Mike, this group at various times has included saxophonist Michael Brecker, keyboardists Don Grolnick, Eliane Elis and Rachel Z, guitarist Mike Stern, bassists Eddie Gomez and Darryl Jones and drummers Peter Erskine and Steve Smith among others. Its music combines advanced jazz, R&B, rock and fusion and is frequently exciting. Steps Ahead was most active during 1979-86 although still exists on a part-time basis.