Home » Jazz Musicians » The W. E. S. Group

The W. E. S. Group

Sign in / sign up and request update access to the The W. E. S. Group page.


Tags

203
Album Review

The W. E. S. Group: The W. E. S. Group

Read "The W. E. S. Group" reviewed by Dave Nathan


Washington, D. C. saxophonist, W. E. S., a.k.a W. E. Smith, through his family is steeped in the jazz tradition. His grandfather and great-uncle owned a music publishing company and published music played by King Oliver and Noble Sissle. His cousin, percussionist Warren Smith, Jr., worked with Miles Davis and Gil Evans. In addition to leading his quartet, W. E. S. teaches at the University of Maryland, books for BET's D.C. Supper Club and has his own production company, among ...

Read more articles

Music

Similar

Get more of a good thing!

Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you.