Mike Mainieri


Michael T. Mainieri Jr. is an American vibraphonist, known for his work with the jazz fusion group Steps Ahead. He is married to the singer-songwriter and harpist Dee Carstensen.
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Biography

Mainieri was born in The Bronx, New York, United States. 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. titled Wanderlust, which featured Michael Brecker and other members of Steps Ahead. He produced three albums for Carly Simon. Mainieri married singer-songwriter/harpist Dee Carstensen in 1993.

Discography

As leader

Blues on the Other Side Journey Thru an Electric Tube Insight Love Play Free Smiles: Live at Montreaux 1978 Wanderlust Man Behind Bars An American Diary Live at the Seventh Avenue South An American Diary: The Dreamings Northern Lights L'Image 2.0
  • ''Crescent''

As a member

With Arista All Stars

Blue Montreux – live

With [Steps Ahead]

Studio albumsStep by Step Steps Ahead Modern Times Magnetic N.Y.C. Yin-Yang Vibe Steppin Out
Live albumsSmokin' in the Pit Paradox Live in Tokyo 1986

As sideman

With Dire StraitsLove over Gold Brothers in Arms
With Eliane EliasDreamer Dance of Time Time and Again
With Art FarmerBig Blues with Jim Hall Yama with Joe Henderson
With Michael FranksTiger in the Rain Time Together
With Tim HardinTim Hardin 4 Bird on a Wire
With Don McLeanAmerican Pie Playin' Favorites
With Buddy RichBuddy Rich Just Sings Richcraft The Driver Playtime Blues Caravan
With Carly SimonSpy Come Upstairs Torch Hello Big Man
With Paul SimonPaul Simon Hearts and Bones
With Sonny StittWhat's New!!! I Keep Comin' Back!
With Kazumi WatanabeTo Chi Ka Dogatana One for All – liveLotus Night – live
With others