Bass – Tim LandersComposed By – Tim LandersDrums – Steve Smith Guitar – Dean BrownGuitar [Melody & Solo] – Barry FinnertyKeyboards – Tom CosterPercussion – Mike FisherSteel Drums – Andy Narell
3:57
2
Black Eyebrows
Bass – Tim LandersBongos – Armando PerazaComposed By – Dave WilczewskiCongas, Percussion – Mike FisherDrums, Cowbell – Steve Smith Guitar – Dean Brown, Ray GomezKeyboards – Tom CosterSoprano Saxophone – Dave WilczewskiTalking Drum – Kwaku Daddy
4:57
3
One Flight Up
Alto Saxophone – Dave WilczewskiBass – Tim LandersComposed By – Dave Wilczewski, Dean Brown, Katarina WilczewskiDrums – Steve Smith Guitar – Dean BrownGuitar [Pickin' Guitar] – Ray GomezKeyboards – Tom CosterPercussion – Mike Fisher
5:59
4
Blues To Bappe I
Bass – Tim LandersComposed By – Dave WilczewskiCongas, Bongos – Armando PerazaDrums – Steve Smith Guitar [Melody & Chords] – Dean BrownGuitar [Solo] – Mike SternKeyboards – Tom CosterTenor Saxophone – Dave Wilczewski
6:41
5
Johnny Cat
Bass – Tim LandersComposed By – Tim LandersCongas – Kwaku DaddyDrums – Steve Smith Guitar – Dean BrownGuitar [Pickin' Guitar] – Ray GomezKeyboards – Tom CosterPercussion – Mike FisherSteel Drums – Andy NarellTenor Saxophone – Dave WilczewskiVoice, Talking Drum – Prince Joni Haastrup
6:00
6
Global Beat
Composed By – Steve Smith Drums – Steve Smith Percussion – Kwaku Daddy
1:16
7
Sunset
Composed By – Steve Smith Congas – Kwaku DaddyDrums, Cowbell, Synthesizer – Steve Smith
1:15
8
Island Holiday
Bass – Tim LandersComposed By – Jeff Richman, Steve Smith Drums – Steve Smith Guitar – Dean BrownKeyboards – Tom CosterPercussion – Mike FisherSoprano Saxophone – Dave WilczewskiSteel Drums – Andy NarellVoice – Prince Joni Haastrup
6:17
9
Traditions In Transition
Bass – Tim LandersComposed By – Dave WilczewskiDrums – Steve Smith Guitar – Dean BrownKeyboards – Tom CosterTabla, Percussion – Brad DutzTenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Dave Wilczewski
7:04
10
Novato
Bass, Synthesizer – Tim LandersComposed By – Steve Smith , Tim LandersCongas, Talking Drum – Kwaku DaddyDrums, Cowbell, Synthesizer – Steve Smith Guitar – Dean BrownShaker – Prince Joni HaastrupSynthesizer [D X 7 Harmonica Solo] – Tom CosterTenor Saxophone – Dave Wilczewski
6:11
11
In A Low Voice
Bass [Basses] – Tim LandersComposed By – Tim LandersDrums, Synthesizer – Steve Smith Guitar – Jeff RichmanPercussion – Mike Fisher
4:05
Versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
C 40506
Vital Information
Global Beat (LP, Album)
Columbia
C 40506
US
1986
HDS-4432, 71021-54432-2-5, A30655
Vital Information
Global Beat (CD, Album, Multichannel, DTS)
High Definition Surround, High Definition Surround, Columbia
HDS-4432, 71021-54432-2-5, A30655
US
1987
CK 40506
Vital Information
Global Beat (CD, Album)
Columbia
CK 40506
US
1987
FC 40506
Vital Information
Global Beat (LP, Album)
Columbia
FC 40506
Canada
1986
HDS-4432, 71021-54432-2-5, A30655
Vital Information
Global Beat (CD, Album, Multichannel, DTS)
High Definition Surround, High Definition Surround, Columbia
HDS-4432, 71021-54432-2-5, A30655
US
1987
Credits
Art Direction, Design [Cover] – Timathea Shays
Artwork By [Illustration] – Caroleen Green
Engineer [Assistant] – Jamie Bridges
Engineer [Overdub Engineering] – Kevin Elson, Richie Corsello, Stephen Hart, Wally Buck
Executive-Producer – Dr. George Butler
Liner Notes – Rick Mattingly, Steve Smith
Mastered By – Howie Weinberg
Mixed By – Kevin Elson
Producer – Steve Smith
Recorded By [Basic Tracks] – Kevin Elson
Notes
Recorded and mixed at Neverland Studio, Marin County, CA. Basic track for Track B1 recorded live in San Francisco for Public Radio. Mastered at Masterdisk.
