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Willowcrest Minus Keys
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Bob Florence composition “Willowcrest,” popularized by Buddy Rich, minus keys. 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 Minus Keys
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Don Menza composition “Time Check,” popularized by Buddy Rich, minus keys. 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 Brush Off Minus Keys
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Vinny Valentino composition “The Brush Off” minus keys. 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 keys
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Dave Brubeck composition “Take Five,” 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.
Oleo Minus Keys
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Sonny Rollins composition “Oleo,” 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. 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 Keys
From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Herbie Hancock composition “Chan’s Song,” minus keys . 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 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.
The Chicken minus keyboards
30 tracks minus keys
This package contains many of the Play Along Jazz tracks minus keys, in one download. There are 30 complete tracks. You save $35.71 or 20% compared to buying the tracks individually.