The Future Steps is a 'Bandstand Learning with Role Models' production premiered at Jazzaar Festival 2014 in Aarau, Switzerland. It presents the wonders of young talents (ages 16 - 26) working closely as apprentices with top professionals, some of whom were actual members of the original band 'Steps Ahead' (Steps). This CD features The Swiss Youth Jazz Orchestra (SYJO) directed by Fritz K Renold playing eight original tunes written by the director in the style of 'Steps Ahead' as well as one ('Beirut') written by Steps' founder Mike Mainieri, all in a big band setting featuring soloists among the professionals and youth players. The orchestra rehearsed for a week. The premier performance was recorded live on April 12, 2014. Look out for additional tracks on a DVD release of the same name! The tunes were arranged and orchestrated for the SYJO by Gil Goldstein, Christian Jacob, Jamshied Sharifi, Bob Freedman, Corey Allen and Fritz K Renold. Here are the credits for the Album and individual tunes on the Future Steps CD: Director: Fritz Renold Alto Sax: Chris Sommer Tenorsax/Sop. Sax/Flute: Markus Hauser (coach) Tenorsax/Flute: Christoph Huber Tenorsax/EWI: Felix Piringer Baritone sax: Frederik Baatz Trumpet 1/Flügelhorn 1: Kevin Bryan (coach) Trumpet 2/Flügelhorn 2: Benjamin Lindner Trumpet 3/Flügelhorn 3: Silvan Schmid Trumpet 4: Randy Brecker (coach) Trombone 1: Marco Leibach Trombone 2: Sebastian Wey Basstrombone: Christian Kramer (coach) Piano/Kbds: Christian Jacob (coach) Piano/Kbds: Ani Wollstein Electric Guitar: Claude Stucki Accoustic Guitar: Lydia Renold Electric Bass/Upright Bass: Alphonso Johnson (coach) Electric Bass: Sharon Renold Drums: Rodney Holmes (coach) Percussion: Marcio de Sousa Tracks (composer): 1. Future Steps (Fritz Renold) Chris Sommer-as, Markus Hauser-ts, Christoph Huber-ts, Felix Piringer-ewi, Frederik Baatz-bs, Kevin Bryan-tp1, Benjamin Lindner-tp2, Silvan Schmid-tp3, Randy Brecker-tp4, Marco Leibach-tb1, Sebastian Wey-tb2, Christian Kramer-btb, Claude Stucki-g, Mike Mainieri-vib, Christian Jacob-p, Ani Wollstein-kbd, Alphonso Johnson-b, Rodney Holmes-dr, Marcio de Sousa-perc. Soloists: Markus Hauser-ts, Silvan Schmid-tp, Christian Jacob-p & Mike Mainieri-vib 2. Alkapuri (Fritz Renold) Chris Sommer-ss, Markus Hauser-ss, Christoph Huber-ts, Felix Piringer-ewi, Frederik Baatz-bs, Kevin Bryan-tp1, Benjamin Lindner-tp2, Silvan Schmid-tp3, Randy Brecker-tp4, Marco Leibach-tb1, Sebastian Wey-tb2, Christian Kramer-btb, Claude Stucki-g, Mike Mainieri-vib, Christian Jacob-kbd, Ani Wollstein-p, Sharon Renold-b, Rodney Holmes-dr, Marcio de Sousa-perc. Soloists: Randy Brecker-tp, Claude Stucki-g 3. I Got Ilse (Fritz Renold) Chris Sommer-as, Markus Hauser-ss, Christoph Huber-ts, Felix Piringer-ts, Frederik Baatz-bs, Kevin Bryan-tp1, Benjamin Lindner-tp2, Silvan Schmid-tp3, Randy Brecker-tp4, Marco Leibach-tb1, Sebastian Wey-tb2, Christian Kramer-btb, Claude Stucki-g, Mike Mainieri-vib, Christian Jacob-p, Ani Wollstein-kbd, Sharon Renold-b & Alphonso Johnson-accb, Rodney Holmes-dr, Marcio de Sousa-perc. Soloists: Randy Brecker-tp, Chris Sommer-as, Mike Mainieri-vib, Christian Jacob-p 4. Benjamin Sujesh (Fritz Renold) Chris Sommer-as, Markus Hauser-ss, Christoph Huber-ts, Felix Piringer-ts, Frederik Baatz-bs, Kevin Bryan-tp1, Benjamin Lindner-tp2, Silvan Schmid-tp3, Randy Brecker-tp4, Marco Leibach-tb1, Sebastian Wey-tb2, Christian Kramer-btb, Claude Stucki-g, Mike Mainieri-vib, Christian Jacob-p, Ani Wollstein-kbd, Sharon Renold-b, Rodney Holmes-dr, Marcio de Sousa-perc. Soloists: Markus Hauser-ss, Mike Mainieri-vib 5. Papa Rolf (Fritz Renold) Chris Sommer-as, Markus Hauser-ss, Christoph Huber-ts, Felix Piringer-ts, Frederik Baatz-bs, Kevin Bryan-tp1, Benjamin Lindner-tp2, Silvan Schmid-tp3, Randy Brecker-tp4, Marco Leibach-tb1, Sebastian Wey-tb2, Christian Kramer-btb, Claude Stucki-g, Mike Mainieri-vib, Christian Jacob-p, Ani Wollstein-kbd, Alphonso Johnson-b, Rodney Holmes-dr, Marcio de Sousa-perc. Soloists: Christian Jacob-kbd, Markus Hauser-ts 6. Simon Smiles (Fritz Renold) Chris Sommer-as, Markus Hauser-fl&ts, Christoph Huber-fl&ts, Felix Piringer-ewi, Frederik Baatz-bs, Kevin Bryan-tp1, Benjamin Lindner-tp2, Silvan Schmid-tp3, Randy Brecker-tp4, Marco Leibach-tb1, Sebastian Wey-tb2, Christian Kramer-btb, Lydia Renold-accg, Claude Stucki-g, Mike Mainieri-vib, Christian Jacob-p, Ani Wollstein-kbd, Alphonso Johnson-b, Rodney Holmes-dr, Marcio de Sousa-perc. Soloists: Randy Brecker-tp, Mike Mainieri-vib 7. A New Kind (Fritz Renold) Chris Sommer-as, Markus Hauser-ss, Christoph Huber-ts, Felix Piringer-ts, Frederik Baatz-bs, Kevin Bryan-tp1, Benjamin Lindner-tp2, Silvan Schmid-tp3, Randy Brecker-tp4, Marco Leibach-tb1, Sebastian Wey-tb2, Christian Kramer-btb, Claude Stucki-g, Mike Mainieri-vib, Christian Jacob-p, Ani Wollstein-kbd, Sharon Renold-b & Alphonso Johnson-accb, Rodney Holmes-dr, Marcio de Sousa-perc. Soloists: Randy Brecker-tp, Christian Jacob-p, Mike Mainieri-vib, Rodney Holmes-dr 8. Mandela (Fritz Renold) Chris Sommer-as, Markus Hauser-fl&ts, Christoph Huber-fl&ts, Felix Piringer-ewi&ts, Frederik Baatz-bs, Kevin Bryan-tp/flh1, Benjamin Lindner-tp/flh2, Silvan Schmid-tp/flh3, Randy Brecker-tp4, Marco Leibach-tb1, Sebastian Wey-tb2, Christian Kramer-btb, Claude Stucki-g, Mike Mainieri-vib, Christian Jacob-p&kbd, Ani Wollstein-kbd, Sharon Renold-b, Rodney Holmes-dr, Marcio de Sousa-perc. Soloists: Christoph Huber-ts, Randy Brecker-tp, Christian Jacob-kbd 9. Beirut (Michael Brecker, Mike Mainieri, Chuck Loeb, Victor Bailey, Peter Erskine) Chris Sommer-as, Markus Hauser-ts, Christoph Huber-ts, Felix Piringer-ewi, Frederik Baatz-bs, Kevin Bryan-tp1, Benjamin Lindner-tp2, Silvan Schmid-tp3, Randy Brecker-tp4, Marco Leibach-tb1, Sebastian Wey-tb2, Christian Kramer-btb, Claude Stucki-g, Mike Mainieri-vib, Christian Jacob-p&kbd, Ani Wollstein-kbd, Sharon Renold-b, Rodney Holmes-dr, Marcio de Sousa-perc. Soloists: Felix Piringer-ewi, Mike Mainieri-vib Recording Credits: Recorded live at Kultur und Kongresshaus Aarau, April 12, 2014 by Moritz Wetter of Hardstudios, Winterthur, CH. Tracks 1-9 mixed at Hansahaus, Auguststraße 18, 53229 Bonn, Germany by Klaus Genuit on August 3-8, 2014. Mastered at Skywalk Mastering GmbH in Trierweiler by Marko Schneider on August 9, 2014. Executive Producers: Fritz K Renold and Helen Savari for Shanti Records 2014 Graphic Design by: Lydia Renold & Sharon Renold for Shanti Music Productions Renold & Co Arranging Credits: Track 1 arranged by Bob Freedman Track 2 arranged by Gil Goldstein Tracks 3,4 & 7 arranged by Christian Jacob Tracks 5 & 6 arranged by Jamshied Sharifi Track 8 arranged by Corey Allen Track 9 arranged by Fritz Renold All Music by Fritz K Renold is published by Shanti Music Publishing - SUISA All Music by Michael Mainieri is published by Red Eye Music Publishing - ASCAP Endorsements and Appearing Courtesy: Randy Brecker is a Yamaha Artist and appears courtesy of Piloo Records. Mike Mainieri appears courtesy of NYC Records Inc. and is a Yamaha artist and thanks Christoph Mueske & Akihiro Hoshi at Yamaha for providing a vibraphone for this event. Mike Mainieri plays Malletech mallets Alphonso Johnson endorses Warwick Bass Guitars and D’Addario Strings. Christian Jacob appears courtesy of WilderJazz Rodney Holmes endorses Tama Drums, Meinl Cymbals, Vater drumsticks & Milab microphones Markus Hauser plays Selmer Saxophones and Hausertone Mouthpieces Kevin Bryan is a Yamaha Artist We thank: The featured guest musicians, sponsors of Jazzaar Festival 2014, technicians and staff, Moritz Wetter, Marko Schneider, Klaus Genuit, BBM Studios, the Jazzaar team, Jazzaar Association and especially the Jazzaar Festival volunteer staff. A special thank you to all our friends and family around the globe for their consistent support and faith in our music educational vision. Our deepest gratitude to God for the vision entrusted to us and for enabling its realization.