Mike Mainieri

Mike Mainieri
Mainieri in 2016.
Mainieri in 2016.
Background information
Birth nameMike Mainieri
Born (1938-07-04) July 4, 1938 (age 86)
The Bronx, New York, United States
GenresJazz, Jazz fusion, rock
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, label owner
Instrument(s)vibraphone, keyboards
Years active1952–present
LabelsElektra Musician, NYC
SpouseDee Carstensen (m.1993)[1]
Websitewww.nycrecords.com

Michael T. Mainieri Jr. (born July 4, 1938)[2] is an American vibraphonist, known for his work with the jazz fusion group Steps Ahead.[2] He is married to the singer-songwriter and harpist Dee Carstensen.[3]

  1. ^ Arthur Wood (2006). "Dee Carstensen – Bio". Texas Tech University - Southwest Music Archive. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 1593. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
  3. ^ Garner, Dwight (February 6, 2008). "Living With Music: A Playlist by Meghan Daum". The New York Times. Retrieved January 21, 2018.