Home » Jazz Musicians » Smith Discography

Just Groovin

Smith

Label: Pacific Coast Jazz
Released: 2009
Duration: 00:41:10
Views: 50

Tracks

Here We Go Again; Smooth; Superstition; 95 Drive; Just Groovin; I'm Beside You; Groove 106; Forever Friends;Ticket to Miami; Blue Bossa

Personnel

Additional Personnel / Information

Here We Go Again - Ronny Smith -Guitars, Keys and Programming, Vernell Mincey -Drums, Tony Whitfeild- Bass Smooth - Ronny Smith -Guitars, Keys and Programming Supestition - Ronny Smith -Guitars, Alan Alexander keys, piano, Karl McNeil -Bass, Vernell Mincey -Drums, Stan Martin -Trumpet, Scott Martin -Sax, Andy Martin -Trombone 95 Drive - Ronny Smith -Guitars, Keys and Programming I'm Beside You - Ronny Smith -Guitars, Keys and Programming Groove 106 - Ronny Smith -Guitars, Keys and Programming, Scott Martin -Sax, Vernell Mincey -Drums, Sam Bates - Bass Friends Forever - Ronny Smith -Guitars, Keys and Programming Ticket To Miami - Ronny Smith -Guitars, Jeff Knoettner -Keys, Vernell Mincey -Drum Blue Bossa - Ronny Smith -Guitars, Keys, Programming, Karl McNeil -Bass, Vernell Mincey -Drums

Album Description

Just Groovin' captures guitarist Ronny Smith's emerging voice as a contemporary jazz artist, blending infectious grooves, memorable melodies, and polished musicianship into a collection that reflects both his influences and his growing artistic identity. Released in 2009 on Pacific Coast Jazz, the album features ten tracks that draw from smooth jazz, soul, funk, Latin rhythms, and classic jazz traditions while showcasing Smith's warm guitar tone and melodic approach.

The album opens with the upbeat "Here We Go Again" and continues through groove-oriented originals such as "95 Drive," "Just Groovin'," "Groove 106," and "Forever Friends," while also offering fresh interpretations of Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" and the jazz standard "Blue Bossa." Throughout the recording, Smith balances accessible melodies with tasteful improvisation, creating music that appeals to both contemporary jazz listeners and traditional jazz enthusiasts.

Supported by an accomplished ensemble featuring Alan Alexander and Jeff Knoettner (keyboards), Karl McNeil and Sam Bates (bass), Vernell Mincey (drums), Scott Martin (saxophone), Stan Martin (trumpet), and Andy Martin (trombone), Just Groovin' demonstrates Smith's growth as a composer, arranger, and producer. Reviewers noted that while echoes of guitar legends such as Wes Montgomery, George Benson, and Joe Pass can be heard, Smith maintains an individual musical voice distinguished by tasteful phrasing, rhythmic feel, and melodic sophistication.

With its polished production, engaging grooves, and expressive guitar work, Just Groovin' helped establish Ronny Smith as a rising voice in contemporary jazz and laid the foundation for the national recognition he would later receive with his Billboard-charting release Can't Stop Now.

Album uploaded by Ronny Smith