Produced by Grammy Award winning producer Jack Kreisberg.
Tyrone Smith is a melodically aware saxophonist who combines melody with rhythmic complexities that appeal to both jazz & R&B listeners, including fans of Maceo Parker, David Fathead" Newman, Fred Wesley, Grover Washington, Jr., Kirk Whalum, and Marcus Miller. Smith has performed live with Charlie Persip, Al Jarreau, Bernard Purdie, Joss Stone, Benny Powell, Junior Mance, Lonnie Plaxico, The Roots, and has opened for comedian Sinbad. Recognized and awarded by both DownBeat and NAACP Act-So for both saxophone performance and composing.
Tyrone Smith is a melodically aware saxophonist who combines melody with rhythmic complexities that appeal to both jazz & R&B listeners, including fans of Maceo Parker, David Fathead" Newman, Fred Wesley, Grover Washington, Jr., Kirk Whalum, and Marcus Miller. Smith has performed live with Charlie Persip, Al Jarreau, Bernard Purdie, Joss Stone, Benny Powell, Junior Mance, Lonnie Plaxico, The Roots, and has opened for comedian Sinbad. Recognized and awarded by both DownBeat and NAACP Act-So for both saxophone performance and composing.
Playing It by Ear Personnel:
Tyrone Smith: sax, organ, horns
Sarah Elizabeth Charles: vocals
Ron Anthony: vocals
Marcus McLaurine: acoustic & electric bass
Bob DeVos: acoustic & electric guitar
Vince Ector: drums
Onaje Allan Gumbs: keyboard, piano