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The Brush Off Minus Sax
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Vinny Valentino composition “The Brush Off” minus sax. 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.
Take Five minus guitar
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Dave Brubeck composition “Take Five,” 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.
Oleo Minus Guitar/Sax
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Sonny Rollins composition “Oleo,” minus guitar and sax. 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.
Chan’s Song Minus Melody
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Herbie Hancock composition “Chan’s Song,” minus the melody . The the melodyband 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 Melody
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Thelonious Monk composition “Bemsha Swing,” minus the melody. 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.