STEVE SMITH & VITAL INFORMATION (Early Show)

Sun Apr 13 2025

8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)

Jack London Revue

529 SW 4th Ave. Portland, OR 97204

$34.75 - $238.50

Ages 21+

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Featuring Steve Smith (drums) Manuel Valera (keyboards) Janek Gwizdala (electric bass).

The newest line-up of Vital Information features two virtuoso musicians with wide-ranging experience. Keyboardist Manuel Valera, is a Guggenheim Fellow and Grammy nominated artist, born and raised in Havana, Cuba, now living in NYC. Manuel plays and records with many of the New York jazz elite like Antonio Sanchez, Dafnis Prieto and John Patitucci.

Electric bassist Janek Gwizdala, originally from London, currently living in Los Angeles, records and tours with Peter Erskine, Mike Stern and Randy Brecker and is one of today’s most in-demand bass players. Both new members of Vital Information are bandleaders, in their own right, and recording artists with multiple recordings to their names.

The new trio version of Steve Smith and Vital Information collectively creates a powerhouse sound. Although the band is rooted in the straight-ahead swing of bebop, at times the group explores exotic time-signatures from the world of South Indian Carnatic music and have arranged adventurous funk-driven renditions of jazz standards. Seeing Steve Smith and Vital Information live in concert is a perfect opportunity to experience their high-level musicianship, sense of joy onstage and collective virtuosic improvisation.

Steve Smith had this to say about Vital Information’s philosophy:
“Our music allows for individual expression and re-invention. We thrive on swing, groove and creativity. We want to surprise each other every night on the bandstand with new ideas and in the process keep our audience ‘in the moment’ with us.”
In 2022 Wounded Bird Records released Steve Smith and Vital Information: The  complete Columbia Recordings, a four CD set combining the first four Vital Information albums into one package. Steve Smith, the former drummer for the iconic rock band Journey, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and has won numerous Modern Drummer Readers Polls including being named one of the Top 25 Drummers of All Time. On September 20, 2023 Steve Smith was inducted into the Zildjian Cymbal Hall of Fame as part of the Zildjian 400th Anniversary celebration.

Notes on Seating: There are 2 options for purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is available for select shows. General Admission seating is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.

PDX Jazz Presents
STEVE SMITH & VITAL INFORMATION (Early Show)

  • Steve Smith and Vital Information

    Steve Smith and Vital Information

    Jazz

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limit 10 per person
General Admission 21+
General Admission
$34.75
4-Person Table Reserved
4-Person Table
$159.00
5-Person Table Reserved
5-Person Table
$198.75
6-Person Party Booth Reserved
6-Person Party Booth
$238.50

Delivery Method

Will Call

Terms & Conditions

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.

PDX Jazz Presents

STEVE SMITH & VITAL INFORMATION (Early Show)

Sun Apr 13 2025 8:00 PM

(Doors 7:00 PM)

Jack London Revue Portland OR
STEVE SMITH & VITAL INFORMATION (Early Show)

$34.75 - $238.50 Ages 21+

Featuring Steve Smith (drums) Manuel Valera (keyboards) Janek Gwizdala (electric bass).

The newest line-up of Vital Information features two virtuoso musicians with wide-ranging experience. Keyboardist Manuel Valera, is a Guggenheim Fellow and Grammy nominated artist, born and raised in Havana, Cuba, now living in NYC. Manuel plays and records with many of the New York jazz elite like Antonio Sanchez, Dafnis Prieto and John Patitucci.

Electric bassist Janek Gwizdala, originally from London, currently living in Los Angeles, records and tours with Peter Erskine, Mike Stern and Randy Brecker and is one of today’s most in-demand bass players. Both new members of Vital Information are bandleaders, in their own right, and recording artists with multiple recordings to their names.

The new trio version of Steve Smith and Vital Information collectively creates a powerhouse sound. Although the band is rooted in the straight-ahead swing of bebop, at times the group explores exotic time-signatures from the world of South Indian Carnatic music and have arranged adventurous funk-driven renditions of jazz standards. Seeing Steve Smith and Vital Information live in concert is a perfect opportunity to experience their high-level musicianship, sense of joy onstage and collective virtuosic improvisation.

Steve Smith had this to say about Vital Information’s philosophy:
“Our music allows for individual expression and re-invention. We thrive on swing, groove and creativity. We want to surprise each other every night on the bandstand with new ideas and in the process keep our audience ‘in the moment’ with us.”
In 2022 Wounded Bird Records released Steve Smith and Vital Information: The  complete Columbia Recordings, a four CD set combining the first four Vital Information albums into one package. Steve Smith, the former drummer for the iconic rock band Journey, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and has won numerous Modern Drummer Readers Polls including being named one of the Top 25 Drummers of All Time. On September 20, 2023 Steve Smith was inducted into the Zildjian Cymbal Hall of Fame as part of the Zildjian 400th Anniversary celebration.

Notes on Seating: There are 2 options for purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis in the central part of the venue and is available for select shows. General Admission seating is limited, first come first served, and may be standing room only.
Steve Smith and Vital Information

Steve Smith and Vital Information

Jazz

Please correct the information below.

Select ticket quantity.

Access Code

Select Tickets

Ages 21+
limit 10 per person
General Admission 21+
General Admission
$34.75
4-Person Table Reserved
4-Person Table
$159.00
5-Person Table Reserved
5-Person Table
$198.75
6-Person Party Booth Reserved
6-Person Party Booth
$238.50

Delivery Method

Will Call

Terms & Conditions

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.