Vitalive!
Steve Smith (5), Vital Information
- Artist
- Steve Smith (5), Vital Information
- Label
- VeraBra Records
- Catalog number
- vBr 2051 1
- Format
- LP · Album
- Country
- Germany
- Released
- 1990
- Genre
- Jazz
- Barcode
- 4011687205110
What’s on it
Vitalive! has 8 tracks, about 50:24 of music.
- A1One Flight Up
- A2Looks Bad, Feels Good
- A3Jave And A Nail
- A4(What Lies) Beyond
- B1Johnny Cat
- B2The Perfect Date
- B3Island Holiday
- B4Europa (Earth's Cry - Heaven's Smile)
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Where it came from
Vitalive! was released in 1990 on the VeraBra label, capturing a period of significant creative energy for drummer Steve Smith and his jazz-fusion ensemble, Vital Information. The album serves as a live testament to the group's technical proficiency and improvisational synergy, functioning as a bridge between their studio experimentation in the mid-1980s and the more mature, progressive jazz-rock sound they cultivated throughout the early 1990s.
The recording highlights the quartet's ability to blend complex rhythmic structures with accessible melodies, a hallmark of Smith's vision for the band. As a leader, Smith sought to create a platform that challenged the conventions of fusion by maintaining a focus on tight, high-energy arrangements that prioritized musicality over purely technical display. The album was well-received by jazz aficionados for its pristine production quality and for showcasing the seamless interplay between Smith and his long-time collaborators.
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