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Steve Smith and Vital Information bring a dynamic blend of jazz, fusion, and world rhythms, a sound that helped shape modern jazz fusion since the 1980s. With Steve Smith on drums steering an agile lineup, the group blends tight musicianship with expansive improvisation. The latest project, New Perspective (2025) on Drum Legacy Records, features Manuel Valera and Janek Gwizdala, continuing the band’s tradition of high-energy performances and sophisticated composition.

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We’ve got you covered for live shows and ticket access. Secure your seats early for the 2025 East Coast tour, featuring nine dates from June 19–29, including a marquee run at Birdland NYC (June 20–22) and a closing night at The Falcon in Marlboro, NY. We’ve got you—learn more about venues, lineups, and how to grab tickets with a simple, no-fuss process.

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Below, you’ll find a detailed biography, discography highlights, and up-to-date tour information to help you plan your next jazz-fusion experience.

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Steve Smith and Vital Information sit at the crossroads of jazz fusion and rock-infused improvisation. Steve Smith, renowned for his technical prowess, has long been recognized as a driving force behind the band’s sound. Vital Information’s early Columbia-era albums—Vital Information, Orion, Global Beat, and Fiafiaga—defined a bold, rhythm-forward approach that remains influential in the genre. The ensemble later released Heart of the City (2017) on BFM Jazz, continuing to push the envelope with intricate melodies and high-energy grooves.

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Quick Facts About Steve Smith and Vital Information

  • Latest album: New Perspective (2025) by Steve Smith & Vital Information, featuring Manuel Valera and Janek Gwizdala; label: Drum Legacy Records.
  • Prev. album: Time Flies (2023) with companion disc A Prayer For The Generations; label: Wounded Bird Records (Time Flies) and Drum Legacy (A Prayer For The Generations).
  • 2025 East Coast tour: nine dates from June 19–29, 2025, including Birdland NYC (June 20–22) and a final show at The Falcon (Marlboro, NY).
  • Vital Information’s early Columbia-era albums (Vital Information, Orion, Global Beat, Fiafiaga) helped define the band’s jazz-fusion sound in the 1980s.
  • Heart of the City (2017) is a notable later Vital Information release on the BFM Jazz label.
  • Official channels: Steve Smith & Vital Information maintain a strong online presence (official site, YouTube content, social channels linked from the site).

The records

Steve Smith and Vital Information Discography

  • New Perspective
    2025 · Drum Legacy Records
  • Time Flies
    2023 · Wounded Bird Records
  • A Prayer For The Generations
    2023 · Drum Legacy Records
  • Heart of the City
    2017 · BFM Jazz
  • Live! One Great Night
    2012 · BFM Jazz
  • Come On In
    2004 · Tone Center
  • Show 'Em Where You Live
    2001 · Intuition Music
  • Live Around The World
    2000 · Intuition
  • Where We Come From
    1998 · Intuition
  • Ray of Hope
    1996 · Intuition
  • Easier Done Than Said
    1992 · EMI-Manhattan
  • Vitalive!
    1991 · VeraBra/Intuition (USA/Europe)
  • Fiafiaga (Celebration)
    1988 · Columbia
  • Global Beat
    1986 · Columbia
  • Orion
    1984 · Columbia
  • Vital Information
    1983 · Columbia

The hits

Top Steve Smith and Vital Information Songs

  • L.A. Expression (single)
    1975 · N/A

Biography

Steve Smith and Vital Information sit at the crossroads of jazz fusion and rock-infused improvisation. Steve Smith, renowned for his technical prowess, has long been recognized as a driving force behind the band’s sound. Vital Information’s early Columbia-era albums—Vital Information, Orion, Global Beat, and Fiafiaga—defined a bold, rhythm-forward approach that remains influential in the genre. The ensemble later released Heart of the City (2017) on BFM Jazz, continuing to push the envelope with intricate melodies and high-energy grooves.

Discography highlights

  • New Perspective (2025) — Drum Legacy Records, featuring Manuel Valera and Janek Gwizdala
  • Time Flies (2023) — with companion disc A Prayer For The Generations; labels: Wounded Bird Records (Time Flies) and Drum Legacy (A Prayer For The Generations)
  • Heart of the City (2017) — BFM Jazz
  • Earlier classics: Vital Information (self-titled) • Orion • Global Beat • Fiafiaga

Upcoming tour

  • 2025 East Coast Tour: June 19–29, nine dates
  • Birdland NYC: June 20–22, 2025
  • The Falcon, Marlboro, NY: June 29, 2025 (final show)

For residency and venue details, check the official artist pages and the venues’ calendars. Social channels and the official site are the best way to stay in the loop for set lists, lineup changes, and new releases. Follow Steve Smith & Vital Information for content, clips, and announcements:

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