STEVE SMITH & VITAL INFORMATION - Come On In (2004) APE (image+.cue), lossless

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. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Time Tunnel 5:38
Baron Browne / Tom Coster / Steve Smith
2     Come on In 5:40
Tom Coster
3     Beneath the Surface 2:06
Tom Coster / Frank Gambale / Steve Smith
4     Cat Walk 6:05
Baron Browne / Tom Coster / Frank Gambale / Steve Smith
5     Around the World 9:35
Baron Browne / Tom Coster / Frank Gambale / Steve Smith
6     Soho 6:25
Frank Gambale
7     A Little Something 8:22
Frank Gambale
8     From Naples to Heaven 4:08
Frank Gambale
9     Baton Rouge 6:18
Baron Browne / Tom Coster / Frank Gambale / Steve Smith
10     Fine Line 2:18
Tom Coster / Frank Gambale / Steve Smith
11     High Wire 5:52
Tom Coster / Frank Gambale
Credits :
Bass – Baron Browne
Drums, Udu, Producer – Steve Smith
Guitar – Frank Gambale
Keyboards, Accordion – Tom Coster