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Michael-Louis Smith

Michael-Louis Smith (b. September 13th, 1977) http://www.mlsmusic.com Jazz guitarist and composer Michael-Louis Smith’s modern straight-ahead sound was influenced by many jazz greats, but is firmly rooted in originality. His unique style will draw upon almost any genre in an effort to explore and expand the possibilities of the music. Michael moved to New York City area in 1999 to attend the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College where he studied with of many of today’s jazz luminaries. Since earning a Masters in Music in 2005 Smith resides in NYC and has continued to compose music for and tour regionally and nationally with the various ensembles he leads as a self-managed, independent artist.The most recent album "Portrait of MLS" has been described as a “propitious debut that announces the arrival of a seriously talented new kid on the block

Guitarist and Composer Michael-Louis Smith's Debut Album “Portrait of MLS” Now Available!

Source: All About Jazz
October 28, 2010

Jazz guitarist and composer Michael-Louis Smith has released his debut “Portrait of MLS." The album consists of seven original compositions by Smith including the jazz/pop favorite “Up in the Air" and features some of the leading jazz musicians in NYC including long time collaborators Stacy Dillard on tenor and soprano saxophone, Theo Hill on piano as well as new friends Gregg August on bass and Rudy Royston on drums. The album has been described as a “propitious debut that announces ...
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Performance / Tour

Guitarist Michael-Louis Smith to Perform at the Iridium's New Faces After Midnight Series

Source: Michael Ricci
April 17, 2010

Guitarist and composer Michael-Louis Smith's quintet will perform at The Iridium as part of Scobar Entertainment's “New Faces After Midnight" series on Saturday May 1st. The group will appear in support of the new CD, Portrait of MLS (unreleased as of press time)and will include some of the best on the NYC jazz scene; Stacy Dillard on Saxophone, Jeremy Manasia on piano, Diallo House on bass and Jeremy Bean Clemons on drums. The new album has been described as a ...
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Recording

Jazz Guitarist and Composer Michael-Louis Smith to Release Debut Album Portrait of MLS

Source: Michael Ricci
April 9, 2010

Jazz guitarist and composer Michael-Louis Smith will release his debut album Portrait of MLS. The album, which be available to the public soon, consists of seven original compositions by Smith including the jazz/pop favorite “Up in the Air" and features some of the best jazz musicians in NYC including long time collaborators Stacy Dillard on tenor and soprano saxophone, Theo Hill on piano as well as new friends Gregg August on bass and Rudy Royston on drums. The album has ...
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Jazz Guitarist and Composer Michael-Louis Smith to Perform April 10 & 24 at the Willamsburg Music Center

Source: Michael Ricci
April 10, 2010

Jazz guitarist and composer Michael-Louis Smith will bring two of his projects, The Left Ear Trio and the Michael-Louis Smith Quintet, to perform two sets of original music at Brooklyn's Williamsburg Music Center on Saturday April 10, and Saturday April 24. The Left Ear Trio will appear on April 10 for a live, recorded performance of brand new original music. The group features Michael-Louis Smith (MLS) on guitar, Andy Carballeira on Hammond organ, and Jon Fisher on drums. The ambitious ...
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The most recent album "Portrait of MLS" has been described as a “propitious debut that announces the arrival of a seriously talented new kid on the block