Mike Mainieri

Mike Mainieri
  • Type: Musician
  • Country: United States
  • Born: July 4, 1938 in The Bronx, New York, United States
  • Active: 1952 - Present

Biography

Mike Mainieri, born July 4, 1938 in the Bronx, New York, is an American vibraphonist and bandleader. After touring with *Paul Whiteman* as a teenager and a long tenure with *Buddy Rich*, he became a leading New York studio player, led *White Elephant*, and in 1979 founded the jazz fusion group *Steps Ahead*, which he still leads. He founded the #NYC# label and pioneered the electronic synth-vibe.

Mike Mainieri Discography

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