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Steve Smith Come On In CD

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Steve Smith's Vital Information has evolved from being a fusion band into one that is closer to soul-jazz. He had led units under the Vital Information name for 21 years when he recorded Come On In, a tight quartet album featuring guitarist Frank Gambale (of Chick Corea's Elektric Band), keyboardist Tom Coster (who also plays accordion), and bassist Baron Browne. The music includes some grooves worthy of Joe Zawinul, straight-ahead sections, catchy themes, and plenty of funky rhythms that avoid being predictable, plus a heated up-tempo blues "A Little Something." Smith is mostly in the background, content to propel and inspire his sidemen into playing some of their finest music. This set, which crosses many musical boundaries, reveals Steve Smith's Vital Information to be one of the most underrated bands in modern jazz and serves as an excellent introduction to the group's music. ~ Scott Yanow

Steve Smith (Drums): Steve Smith ; Baron Browne (bass guitar); Frank Gambale, Tom Coster.

Personnel: Steve Smith (drums); Frank Gambale (guitar); Tom Coster (accordion, keyboards); Baron Browne (electric bass).

Audio Mixer: Robert Biles.

Liner Note Author: Bill Milkowski.

Recording information: Neverland Studio, Marin County, CA (03/16/2004-03/24/2004).

Photographers: Bryan Kilfoil; Ian Cameron Smith; Tim Ellis.JazzTimes (p.128) - "The tunes are adventurous and the occasional odd time meter are tricky, but they always groove....The musicians shoot for, and achieve, real emotion..."
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List Price $16.98 (You save $2.49)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, Jazz Instrument
Label Tone Center
Orig Year 2004
All Time Sales Rank   15386  
CD Universe Part number 6764103
Catalog number 4034
Discs 1
Release Date Aug 17, 2004
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Steve Smith; Vital Information; Robert M. Biles; Steve Smith; Vital Information
Engineer Robert M. Biles; Robert M. Biles
Personnel Steve Smith - drums
Steve Smith - drums
Tom Coster - accordion, keyboards
Frank Gambale - guitar
Baron Browne - electric bass
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.Time Tunnel
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.Come on In
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Beneath the Surface
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.Cat Walk
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.Around the World
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.Soho
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Little Something, A
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.From Naples to Heaven
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.Baton Rouge
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Fine Line
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample11.High Wire

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4 stars Jazz Fusion at its best
This is a very strong CD. Frank Gambale on guitar plays a few good solos but is outshined by Tom Coster. His solo on Baton Rouge is phenomenal. Highly recommended.
Submitted by darksyla (Montreal, Quebec) Verified Buyer
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4 stars Straight Up Jazz
Maybe their best album, rocks all the way through. Saw this lineup in 2000 at Kimball's East, including Baron Browne (Jean-Luc Ponty)who is one of my favorite bass players. They have fun when they play and it shows in the music. Jack Neitzel
Submitted by tchokola (Roseville, CA) Verified Buyer
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5 stars Awesome!
Fantastic fusion!!! Highly recomended for jazz-rock fans.
Submitted by panikovsky (Chicago, IL, USA) Verified Buyer
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5 stars Great Fusion
I have seven CDs by this band, and this one is the best. From beginning to end all of the tunes are strong. This is fusion music in all the best meanings of the word. This is an all-star band playing world-class tunes. It is also very jazzy. Buy it!
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3 stars Fantastic Album
I listen to Prog Rock and have recently delved into the world of Jazz Fusion. I love how the genres are closely related. This album has a lot to offer for those who love Prog and/or Jazz Fusion. This album grooves from start to finish. Gets better every spin!
Submitted by Charles (Scranton, PA, USA)
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