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From A Birthday Tribute to pianist/composer Bud Powell at The Birdland Jazz Club, NYC, Sept 29 - Oct 2, 2022. Featuring Helen Sung (piano-Sept 29), Manuel Valera (piano-Sept 30/Oct1&2), Lonnie Plaxico (bass), and Steve Smith (drums). Bud Powell’s composition, “Cleopatra’s Dream,“ recorded during set one at Birdland, Oct 2, 2022. Steve Smith’s Zildjian cymbals: 14” Avedis Hi-Hats, 20” K Mini-Bell, 21” Staccato Ride (main ride) plus a second 21” Staccato Ride (far right). Drums: Sonor Steve Smith 30th Anniversary kit, REMO heads, VF sticks, VF Heritage brushes, DW 5000 Pedals, Cympad Cymbal Optimizers.
