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Peter Smith: Smitty Straightens Out
by Thierry De Clemensat
Smitty Straightens Out captivates from the very first notes, drawing the listener into a world where the composer and pianist masterfully channels his years of experience into a singular, compelling and spectacular style. One can already sense the power of its live performance, as the artist's greatest strength undoubtedly lies in the sheer effectiveness of his arrangements. Peter Smith served as Associate Music Director for two seasons of The Four on Fox, working directly with contestants alongside musical directors Rickey ...
Continue ReadingPeter Smith Quartet: Blue & Green
by Jerry D'Souza
The Peter Smith Quartet continues its involvement with Latin jazz on its third album. This time around the artists have pulled in Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Wayne Shorter and Thelonious Monk, which gives their vision wider scope. The quartet keeps the music stirring gently, making good use of the guitar and percussion to add the timbre, and the spring, to the groove. But they don’t sacrifice volume and depth either; and if there is no real tension, the harmonic scope ...
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