Modern Times (Steps Ahead album)

Modern Times is the third studio album by the American jazz group Steps Ahead, released on Elektra/Musician in 1984.

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album with 4.5 stars and its review by Scott Yanow states: "This outing is very electronic and does not quite reach the heights of Steps Ahead's earlier Elektra album, but it certainly has plenty of spirit and power.".

Track listing

1. "Safari" <small>(Michael Brecker)</small> – 6:58
2. "Oops" <small>(Mike Mainieri)</small> – 6:20
3. "Self Portrait" <small>(Mike Mainieri)</small> – 6:02
4. "Modern Times" <small>(Warren Bernhardt)</small> – 6:17
5. "Radioactive" <small>(Bernhardt, Peyton)</small> – 8:49
6. "Now You Know" <small>(Peter Erskine)</small> – 6:25
7. "Old Town" <small>(Mike Mainieri)</small> – 6:19

Personnel

• Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone
• Mike Mainieri – vibraphone, synthesizer vibes, marimba, synthesizer, percussion
• Warren Bernhardt – keyboard
• Eddie Gómez – bass
• Peter Erskine – drums

References