Manuel Valera with Steve Smith and Ben Allison

Sep 27, 2024 · Birdland Jazz Club, New York, NY Birdland Jazz Club, New York, NY

Sep 27

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Steve Smith

1 concert

Steve Smith, born in Brockton, MA, renowned drummer of Journey during their top arena rock era, also played with Jean-Luc Ponty, Ronnie Montrose, and founded Vital Information. Notably collaborated with Mariah Carey, Stanley Clarke & more; inducted into Modern Drummer Hall of Fame.

Ben Allison

4 concerts

NYC jazz bassist Ben Allison blends jazz, rock, folk, and classical into a cinematic sound. Known for albums like "Quiet Revolution" and "The Stars Look Very Different Today," and leader of bands like Think Free and Medicine Wheel.