Steve Smith Vital Information NYC Edition – Interwoven Rhythms & The Perfect Date - Live

Bassist Baron Browne and alto saxophonist Andy Fusco, both of whom we lost in 2021, are featured in the 12 minute live performance of “Interwoven Rhythms Synchronous” and “The Perfect Date.” This is a good example of the creative mind, and deep funk, of Baron who would create a new bass part each night to the music we had been performing for a number of years. Andy was a gifted improviser and his soulful alto playing is highlighted in this live performance from The Iridium Jazz Club NYC on October 28, 2011. Guitarist Vinny Valentino doubles my konnakol syllables as well as keeping it funky on the guitar and keyboardist Mark Soskin excels as an accompanist and soloist. You can see the fun we had playing together and inspiring each other to play to our highest potential. - Steve Smith