Bassist
Mark Egan and drummer
Danny Gottlieb have been longtime friends, starting with their days at the University of Miami in the early '70s and continuing during their period with
Pat Metheny (
Egan was in the guitarist's group from 1978-1980, while
Gottlieb stayed until 1983). They formed
Elements in 1982, which, from its start, also included
Bill Evans on soprano and tenor and keyboardist
Clifford Carter; guitarist
Steve Khan, keyboardist
Gil Goldstein, several percussionists, saxophonist
David Mann, and other players have been guests. Their music (documented on Philo, Antilles, Hip Pocket, Novus, GRP, Bluemoon, and Wavetone) is a quiet and thoughtful form of fusion, filled with subtle creativity. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide