Steve Smith
Known for his extraordinary versatility, impeccable musicianship and ever evolving search for technical excellence.
Smith has toured and recorded with the iconic rock band Journey, as well as legendary jazz artists Jean-Luc Ponty and Steps Ahead and his group Vital Information. His collaborations includes recordings with Bryan Adams, Andrea Bocelli plus Indian musicians Zakir Hussain, V. Selvaganesh and U. Shrinivas.
A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Smith is regularly ranked among the greatest drummers of all time. This year he is celebrating his induction into the PAS Hall of Fame.
Upcoming Dates
La Grande Masterclass
November 20
featuring Richard Bona, Bireli Lagrene, Alfredo Rodriguez & Steve Smith
Nice, France
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The Europe Drum Show
April 3 & 4, 2027
Steve Smith Drumset Performance/Master Class
Messe Frankfurt Hall 5
Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1
60327 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
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News, Discussion and More!
Latest News!
2026 has been a busy year for Steve. He spent more than a month at Birdland NYC with Vital Information and groups that paid tribute to Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk. He also made a stop at Drum Fantasy Camp, joining Gary Novak, Kaz Rodriguez and Dave Weckl!
Resources!
Over the years, Steve has appeared on numerous podcasts - telling his story, educating, and answering questions on a wide range of topics. He has also published lessons and appeared many articles and reviews!
Steve’s Full Discussion with Jack DeJohnette
Sit back and listen to a master interview a master.
Go With Elmo Podcast
A comprehensive review of Steve’s career, hosted by Elmo Lovano.
Steve Smith Store
Go here to see everything: CDs, Vinyl, Signature Products and More!
Steve Smith’s Vital Information reinvents some gems from Steve’s career on New Perspective. Performing songs by Journey, Steps Ahead, and earlier versions of Vital Information, along with two recent originals, the trio turns old favorites into contemporary classics.
The group’s newest incarnation features virtuoso musicians Manuel Valera on keyboards and Janek Gwizdala on bass. Their 2025 release, New Perspective, features songs that Smith has previously recorded but with arrangements that are vastly different from the original recordings, including three songs by Journey (“Open Arms,” “Who's Crying Now,” “Don't Stop Believin'“) one from Steps Ahead (“Sumo” by Michael Brecker) three from Vital Information (“The Perfect Date,” “Charukeshi Express,” “Eight+Five”), and two new Manuel Valera compositions (“Three Of A Kind,” “Josef The Alchemist”).
New Perspective gives Steve Smith an opportunity to not just revisit some past triumphs but to create brilliant new music.
Featuring:
Steve Smith – drums
Manuel Valera - keyboards
Janek Gwizdala – bass
Stream Links: Click here for links to the album on all major streaming platforms!
Vinyl LP: Click here to purchase it from Amazon!
Dolby ATMOS: Click here to purchase Dolby ATMOS mixes!
Track Listing:
Don’t Stop Believin’
The Perfect Date
Charukeshi Express
Open Arms
Sumo
Eight + Five
Who’s Crying Now
Three of a Kind
Josef The Alchemist
Featured Products
Celebrating the band's 40th Anniversary, the band released the CD "Time Flies" with a companion CD "A Prayer For The Generations." Released as a two CD set signed by Steve Smith, you can order it here!
Featuring:
Steve Smith – drums
Manuel Valera - keyboards
Janek Gwizdala – bass
Special Guests
George Garzone - tenor sax
Mike Mainieri - vibraphone
Streaming links for both albums:
Click here for Time Flies!
Click here for A Prayer for the Generations!
DOLBY ATMOS versions: Click here!
Time Flies Track Listing:
Emergence
Tempus Fugue-It
Time Flies
Darn That Dream
Un Poco Loco
Self Portrait
Inception
Choreography in Six
No Qualm
Ugly Beauty
What Is This Thing Called Love?
Erdnase
A Prayer For The Generations Track Listing
One Down, One Up
A Prayer For The Generations Part 1
A Prayer For The Generations Part 2
A Prayer For The Generations Part 3
A Prayer For The Generations Part 4
A Prayer For The Generations Part 5
A Prayer For The Generations Part 6
A Prayer For The Generations Part 7
A Prayer For The Generations Part 8
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