Drummer Steve Smith has been touring and recording with his all-star group Vital Information since 1983. The band leader Steve Smith has toured and recorded with some of the biggest names in jazz and rock - appearing on recordings that have sold over 100 million copies worldwide - including Journey, Bryan Adams, Mariah Carey, Zucchero and JeanLuc Ponty. The band features 2 new members: Manuel Valera, a Grammy-nominated pianist and composer; and Janek Gwizdala, bass player with over 25 years of experience on the international jazz scene. They will perform in Shanghai at the Jazz Lincoln Center for two nights only from May 9 to 10.