This is the Tony Monaco composition “Indonesian Nights,” minus the bass. A medium tempo groover as recorded by guitarist Vinny Valentino, drummer Steve Smith and organist Tony Monaco for the album Groove Blue.
This is the Tony Monaco composition “I Remember Jimmy” minus organ, based on the standard “Confirmation,” as recorded by guitarist Vinny Valentino, drummer Steve Smith and organist Tony Monaco for the album Groove Blue.
This is the standard composition “On Green Dolphin Street” minus bass as recorded by guitarist Vinny Valentino, drummer Steve Smith and organist Tony Monaco for the album Groove Blue.
This is the jazz standard It's Only A Paper Moon minus bass as recorded by guitarist Vinny Valentino, drummer Steve Smith and organist Tony Monaco for the album Groove Blue.
Arranged by the great organist Tony Monaco this is a funky rendition of the classic jazz standard Cherokee minus bass as recorded by guitarist Vinny Valentino, drummer Steve Smith and organist Tony Monaco for the album Groove Blue.
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Bob Florence composition “Willowcrest,” popularized by Buddy Rich, minus bass. 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.
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Don Menza composition “Time Check,” popularized by Buddy Rich, minus bass. 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.
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Vinny Valentino composition “The Brush Off” minus bass. 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.
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Dave Brubeck composition “Take Five,” 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.
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Sonny Rollins composition “Oleo,” 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. 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.