Bryan Smith

Biography
News

I am currently a Seattle based Saxophonist. Growing up in Portland, OR, I began my musical training in jazz under the tutelage of Ben and Michelle Medler, founders of the Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra. I left my hometown to attend Northern Arizona University. While at NAU, I began to develop my classical performance. In 2006, I was named winner of the Northern Arizona University Concerto Competition. After graduation I returned to the Northwest to attend graduate school at University of Washington. Since receiving my Masters, I have been actively performing in and around Seattle, WA.

Sean O'Bryan Smith Returns to His Roots for Third Album

Source: Sean O'Bryan Smith
June 27, 2013

Wolf Entertainment (Australia) and Groove Therapy Records (USA) are extremely proud to announce the third release by Internationally renowned bassist/producer/composer Sean O'Bryan Smith. Snapping at the heels of the release of his highly critically acclaimed gospel jazz album “Reflection"', Sean releases a project centered on his roots in soul music entitled “Quartet da Funk". The personally heartfelt Quartet da Funk is the product of a single night in a Nashville recording studio among four friends. The studio was a mainstay ...
read more

Recording

Giving Praise Through Jazz: Bassist Sean O'Bryan Smith’s “Reflection” Is A Diverse Inspirational Offering

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions
July 19, 2012

Nashville, TN: A first-call sideman who has played with an array of headliners steps out on faith as a frontman on “Reflection,” the second solo set by bassist Sean O’Bryan Smith that was released today on Groove Therapy Records. The 12-song mix of church evergreens and gospel hits along with a few well-crafted originals spotlights fine musicianship from legends and hit-makers that present the material produced and arranged by Smith as contemporary jazz instrumentals, funky R&B grooves and enlightened pop ...
read more

Recording

Inspired Bassist Sean O’Bryan Smith And A Stellar Ensemble Pause For “Reflection”

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions
May 29, 2012

The soul, jazz and gospel album scheduled for release July 17 will be prefaced by the radio single “Blessed Be Your Name” Nashville, TN: A beatific album of hymns and inspired originals shepherded by bassist Sean O’Bryan Smith and anointed by an accomplished minion of 23 musicians, Reflection will be released July 17th on Groove Therapy Records. Smith produced and arranged the offering of soul, contemporary jazz and gospel selections that comprise the second solo album from the in-demand bassist. ...
read more

Performance / Tour

Sean O'Bryan Smith Tours With Joe Taylor Group

Source: Sean O'Bryan Smith
April 26, 2012

The Joe Taylor Group Hits the Road! April 2012 Top-charting guitarist Joe Taylor returns to the road this summer accompanied by a star-studded rhythm section featuring Steve Holley and Sean O’Bryan Smith. Guitarist Joe Taylor is back on tour with The Joe Taylor Group. Continuing the fiery instrumental sensibility that landed his previous RCA Victor and Moonwatcher releases consistently at the top of the Billboard and R&R Charts, Joe has assembled a veritable super-group that will wow fans and newcomers ...
read more

Music Industry

Sean O'Bryan Smith signs with Wolf Entertainment (Australia)

Source: Sean O'Bryan Smith
December 28, 2011

Internationally acclaimed solo artist, producer, and composer Sean O'Bryan Smith signs with Sydney, Australia's Wolf Entertainment Group" Dec. 19th, 2011 Internationally acclaimed bassist, solo artist, producer and composer Sean O'Bryan Smith has announced that he will be joining the Wolf Entertainment Group family. Sean will be joining the Sydney, Australia based company as one of their contemporary jazz artists with a global digital distribution deal. In celebration of this signing, Sean will be rereleasing his critically acclaimed premiere solo album ...
read more

350

Recording

Joe Taylor, Sean O'Bryan Smith, Tony "Thunder" Smith collaborate on new jazz project

Source: Sean O'Bryan Smith
January 15, 2011

Moonwatcher Music Announces Taylor, Smith, and Thunder New York based Independent label Moonwatcher Music is proud to announce the collaboration of Taylor, Smith, and Thunder. The trio consists of Grammy nominated guitarist/producer Joe Taylor, Internationally acclaimed bassist/solo artist Sean O'Bryan Smith, and the legendary drummer Tony Thunder" Smith,. Taylor, Smith, and Thunder will be compiling their decades of experience and virtuosity for a contemporary jazz release sure to be tentatively released later in 2011. With each members extensive background working ...
read more

239

Performance / Tour

Low Show II in Nashville July 17th: Features Bryan Beller, Doug Johns, Sean O'Bryan Smith, and Roy Vogt

Source: All About Jazz
June 19, 2009

POWERHOUSE BASSISTS BRYAN BELLER, DOUG JOHNS, SEAN OBRYAN SMITH AND ROY VOGT BRING THE LOW SHOW TO NASHVILLE NAMM AT THE RUTLEGDE ON FRIDAY 7/17 Nashville, TN -- Bassists/bandleaders Bryan Beller (Steve Vai, Dethklok), Doug Johns (Buddy Miles), Sean O'Bryan Smith (Billy Ray Cyrus, Rebecca St. James) and Roy Vogt (Dickey Betts, Jerry Reed) will band together to present Nashville's second installment of The Low Show on the Friday night of this years Nashville NAMM show, July 17, at The ...
read more

Recording

Free Holiday Tune Download from Jazz Bassist Sean O'Bryan Smith

Source: All About Jazz
November 30, 2008

As a thank you to all the fans, friends, radio, and musicians who have helped to make Tapestry a great success Sean OBryan Smith will be releasing a holiday single totally FREE for download. DOWNLOAD NOW The response to Tapestry all over the world has been great. Reviews and sales continue to roll in all praising the freshman solo CD for the highly acclaimed bassist. As a gift to all Sean has arranged the timeless classic Let it Snow specifically ...
read more

Performance / Tour

Sean O'Bryan Smith "Tapestry" Added to Radio Playlists

Source: All About Jazz
July 12, 2008

Sean O'Bryan Smith and Tapestry continue to weave their way into the Jazz World Since Sean O'Bryan Smith's April release of his first solo CD Tapestry, reviews and radio come in praising the freshman effort on a daily basis. A recent review from Jazz.com's Walter Kolosky reads “Smith is a top-notch composer and an even better bassist. Tapestry, both title tune and album, contains strong melodies and is expertly performed." Robert Silverstein of 20th Century Guitar Magazine also commented “Upbeat ...
read more

135

Recording

Sean O'Bryan Smith Offers Free Download of "Sweet" from the "Tapestry" CD Collection

Source: All About Jazz
May 30, 2008

Sean O'Bryan Smith offers FREE download of hit single “SWEET" Bassist and Groove Therapy Records recording artist Sean O'Bryan Smith's new solo CD Tapestry is gaining critical praise worldwide. More and more radio stations pick up selections from the CD daily including top rated internet station www.smoothjazz.com .The general observation from program directors and fans alike is that “'Sweet' is SWEET!" “Sweet" is the first track from Tapestry and is rapidly becoming a fan favorite all over the globe from ...
read more