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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.