Album: Vital Tech Tones by Scott Henderson (1998)
Genre: Fusion | Style: Jazz
Format: Album

Description: The Vital Tech Tones were a fusion trio composed of Vital Information drummer Steve Smith, Tribal Tech guitarist Scott Henderson, and Béla Fleck and the Flecktones bassist Victor Wooten. Their eponymous album was released by Tone Center in 1998.

Artist Background: Born in 1954, Scott Henderson grew up in an era where blues-rock was at it's peak. His formative musical years took place in South Florida where he played the clubs with all kinds of bands playing everything from Led Zeppelin to James Brown. As he was learning his instrument, Henderson was influenced by Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Ritchie Blackmore, and the great blues guitarists Albert King and Buddy Guy. Even though Henderson claims to be more of a blues-rock player, it was the inf... Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Fusion movement.

Related Artists: Tribal Tech, Mike Stern, Greg Howe, Oz Noy

Music Scene: Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Fusion movement.

Tags: Fusion, Jazz, 1990s, Album

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The Vital Tech Tones were a fusion trio composed of Vital Information drummer Steve Smith, Tribal Tech guitarist Scott Henderson, and Béla Fleck and the Flecktones bassist Victor Wooten. Their eponymous album was released by Tone Center in 1998.

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