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Steve Smith

Born: August 21, 1954

Steve Smith was originally drawn to the drums by hearing marching bands in parades as a child in his native Massachusetts. At age nine, in 1963, Smith began studying the instrument in earnest with local Boston area teacher Bill Flanagan, who played in big bands in the swing era.

Smith performed in the usual school band program and garage bands while in his teens, but also began to broaden his performing experience by playing in a professional Brockton concert band and even the big band at the local college, Bridgewater State. After high school, Smith began studying music at the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston in 1972. There he received valuable instruction from such renowned drum teachers as Gary Chaffee and Alan Dawson.

Mariko Muranaka, Senri Kawaguchi, Ray Russell, Chick Corea

by Len Davis
September 13, 2026

We open with some excellent fusion from Japanese cellist Mariko Muranaka, featuring the powerhouse duo of Marco Minneman and Fernando Molinari. Then bassist Gary Willis joins drummer Franky Freedom, followed by powerful fusion from Canadian band Finely Tuned Elephant. We'll hear Japanese drum sensation Senri kawaguchi, live at Blues alley, before British guitarist Ray Russell teams ...

Classic Jazz from Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey, and Others; Happy Birthday to Tim Hagans, Vernon Reid, and More

by David W. Daniels
August 25, 2026

In addition to the musicians above, this week's Exploration show includes classic jazz from Nina Simone, Bob, James, and others. Also new music from Helen Sung Big Band, Cory Wong with Joshua Redman, and more. Recognizing the birthdays of Art Farmer, Alvin Queen, Steve Smith, and others.Playlist Dominik Kisiel Exploration Quartet “Don't Lose Yourself" ...

Simon Phillips, Elvind Aarset, Anthony Garone,Tigran Hamaysan John McLaughlin

by Len Davis
June 7, 2026

We open the show with an epic piece from Simon Phillips, followed by the boundary-pushing soundscapes of Norwegian guitarist Elvind Aarset. Anthony Garone returns with his signature odd-metered rock fusion, while drummer Jason Kruk teams up with bassist Michael League for a compelling musical journey. We'll also hear electronic jazz textures from Claudio Scolari. Armenian pianist ...

Favorite Jazz and Fusion Albums 2025 - Music from Artemis, Behn Gillece, Johnathan Blake, Hiromi, and Others

by David W. Daniels
January 6, 2026

A subjectively selected “Best 25 jazz and jazz fusion albums of 2025" list, with artists as diverse as Branford Marsalis, Phil Bancroft, Ella Fitzgerald, and Yellowjackets. Playlist Artemis “Sights Unseen"--from Arboresque (Blue Note) 00:00 Branford Marsalis Quartet “'Long As You Know You're Living Yours"--from Belonging (Blue Note) 7:21 Nnenna Freelon “Changed"--from Beneath The Skin ...

Damien Erskine, Chris Potter, Steve Smith, Marl Lettieri, Michael Brecker

by Len Davis
December 7, 2025

This will be the final Bitches Brew Radio program of 2025. We'll return on January 9th, 2026 with a brand-new year of boundary-pushing music. This show is packed with fresh sounds and deep cuts, including new music from J-Rod Sullivan & the 4 Korners, guitarist Franky Freedom with Gary Willis, Dan Arcamone with Steve Pruitt, Wayne ...

Anthony Jackson tribute PT 2 plus new releases

by Len Davis
November 3, 2025

We continue our special tribute to the late, great bassist Anthony Jackson--a true innovator whose sound shaped generations of modern music. Todays program will feature some of his incredible performances with Metro, pianist Hiromi, drummer Steve Smith, pianist Michel Camilo, Mike Stern and Steve Khan. But that's not all--we've also got some exciting new releases from ...

Mike Clark: Standard Deviations

by Scott Gudell
October 7, 2025

The goal of Mike and Mike--as in Mike Clark on drums and Mike Zilber on saxophone--the co-leaders on Standard Deviations--was to take eight jazz and pop standards (with one Zilber original) and reinterpret them by adding their 21th century interpretation to them (with the help of Jon Davis on piano and Alex Claffy on bass). Over ...

New Music From Brunkhorst, Wren, Smith & More

by Bob Osborne
September 11, 2025

A show with mostly new releases with a mix of various genres of jazz features many fine examples of the use of the guitar. The show also includes a re-release from Steve Smith and more from the Strata-East catalogue. Playlist Kevin Brunkhorst “As Fate Would Have It" from After The Fire (Calligram Records) ...

Jane Ira Bloom, Kieran Brown, Charlie Parker & Sheila Jordan

by Joe Dimino
August 31, 2025

Our journey into the 921st episode of Neon Jazz begins with the incomparable Sheila Jordan--a legend whose fearless spirit and boundless artistry will forever echo through jazz. She left us on August 11, 2025, at the age of 96, after a life lived with unmatched courage, grace, and musical brilliance. In her honor, we open with ...