Jazz Articles about The W. E. S. Group

The W. E. S. Group: The W. E. S. Group

by Dave Nathan
August 4, 2002

Washington, D. C. saxophonist, W. E. S., a.k.a W. E. Smith, through his family is steeped in the jazz tradition. His grandfather and great-uncle owned a music publishing company and published music played by King Oliver and Noble Sissle. His cousin, percussionist Warren Smith, Jr., worked with Miles Davis and Gil Evans. In addition to leading his quartet, W. E. S. teaches at the University of Maryland, books for BET's D.C. Supper Club and has his own production company, among ...