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Bemsha Swing Minus Keys
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Thelonious Monk composition “Bemsha Swing,” minus keys. The band features Steve Smith, Baron Browne on bass, Andy Fusco on alto saxophone, Mark Soskin on piano and Fender Rhodes, and Vinny Valentino on guitar.
Bemsha Swing Minus Bass
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Thelonious Monk composition “Bemsha Swing,” minus bass. The band features Steve Smith, Baron Browne on bass, Andy Fusco on alto saxophone, Mark Soskin on piano and Fender Rhodes, and Vinny Valentino on guitar.
Bemsha Swing Minus Guitar
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Thelonious Monk composition “Bemsha Swing,” minus guitar. The band features Steve Smith, Baron Browne on bass, Andy Fusco on alto saxophone, Mark Soskin on piano and Fender Rhodes, and Vinny Valentino on guitar.
Bemsha Swing Minus Drums
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Thelonious Monk composition “Bemsha Swing,” minus drums. The band features Steve Smith, Baron Browne on bass, Andy Fusco on alto saxophone, Mark Soskin on piano and Fender Rhodes, and Vinny Valentino on guitar.
Viewpoint
With this package you save $4.94 or 10% when compared to buying the individual tracks.
Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC Edition is the combination of three of Steve Smith’s touring and recording bands known as Buddy’s Buddies, Jazz Legacy and Vital Information. Viewpoint features a variety of musical styles these groups have performed as well as members from each of the bands.
The band features Steve Smith, Baron Browne on bass, Andy Fusco on alto saxophone, Mark Soskin on piano and Fender Rhodes, Vinny Valentino on guitar and special guest Walt Weiskopf on tenor sax. The PAJ version of this CD features 7 of the ensemble tracks including:
The Brush Off
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Vinny Valentino composition “The Brush Off” as it was recorded (all instruments present). Written as a feature for Steve’s amazing brush work. The band features Steve Smith, Baron Browne on bass, Andy Fusco on alto saxophone, Mark Soskin on piano and Fender Rhodes, and Vinny Valentino on guitar.
Willowcrest
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Bob Florence composition “Willowcrest,” popularized by Buddy Rich, as it was recorded (all instruments present). The band features Steve Smith, Baron Browne on bass, Andy Fusco on alto saxophone, Mark Soskin on piano and Fender Rhodes, Vinny Valentino on guitar and special guest Walt Weiskopf on tenor sax.
Time Check
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Don Menza composition “Time Check,” popularized by Buddy Rich, as it was recorded (all instruments present). The band features Steve Smith, Baron Browne on bass, Andy Fusco on alto saxophone, Mark Soskin on piano and Fender Rhodes, Vinny Valentino on guitar and special guest Walt Weiskopf on tenor sax.
Take Five
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Dave Brubeck composition “Take Five,” as it was recorded (all instruments present). The band features Steve Smith, Baron Browne on bass, Andy Fusco on alto saxophone, Mark Soskin on piano and Fender Rhodes, and Vinny Valentino on guitar.
Oleo
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Sonny Rollins composition “Oleo,” as it was recorded (all instruments present). The band features Steve Smith, Baron Browne on bass, Andy Fusco on alto saxophone, Mark Soskin on piano and Fender Rhodes, and Vinny Valentino on guitar. This arrangement starts with Steve playing the melody and breaks into a duo with drums and piano then completes with trades between guitar and sax.