Learn Vital Data - 1996 Ray Of Hope

Ray of Hope is Vital Information's 7th release, the commencement for Intuition Records in addition to their commencement inwards 4 years. The cloth was truly recorded long earlier the release, patch leader/drummer Steve Smith shopped around for a tape deal. The bulk of the selections accept heavy commercial overtones, but the heavy grooves, overnice melodies, in addition to superb musicianship relieve this from beingness merely about other lite fusion affair. Ever the selfless leader, Smith gives all bandmates plenty of opportunities to shine. In particular, keyboardist Tom Coster in addition to bassist Jeff Andrews both polish on their duet of Horace Silver's "Peace." Drummers volition hold upwards around pleased with the Max Roach-inspired drum solo "Maxed Out," a three-minute tour de strength that proves why Smith is held inwards such high consider with his colleagues. While Ray of Hope may non hold upwards the around inspired recording the ring has released, at that spot is plenty hither to delight around fans of high-energy jazz/rock fusion and/or contemporary jazz. 

 Line-up / Musicians

Steve Smith / drums
Tom Coster / keyboards
Frank Gambale / guitar
Jeff Andrews / bass

Songs / Tracks Listing

1. Clouds ( 1:01 )
2. Celebrate Life ( 4:57 )
3. Rio Lize ( 4:48 )
4. Lorenzo`s Soul ( 5:32 )
5. Sacred Treasure ( 5:49 )
6. Sixth Sense ( 4:37 )
7. Ray Of Hope ( 5:41 )
8. Maxed Out ( 2:56 )
9. All My Love, Always ( 6:30 )
10.Peace ( 4:13 )
11.Fit To Be Tied ( 6:25 )
12.Over And Out ( 5:39 )

Total Time : 60;01