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With nearly twenty years of experience in virtually every musical genre, Sean O'Bryan Smith has become one of the most celebrated and highly sought after bass players in the music industry. The combination of virtuoso bass technique, a high energy stage presence, and the ability to adapt to all types of music has landed Sean in an enormous variety of different musical situations. Some of the artists that have relied on Sean's groove either live or in the studio are Anna Wilson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Sara Evans, Jody McBrayer, Robin English, Rebecca St. James, Steve Virginia, Steve Azar, Cyndi Thomson, Vee, Chuck Wicks, Christina Tabuchi Stoff, Leo Stoff, Rich Eckhardt, Justin Conn, Nissi, Gypsy Carns, and the list grows more everyday. In 2007, Sean was involved as Musical Director for the Hammer and Honques house band for the FOX TV show Nashville. With this position Sean performed with Rachel Bradshaw, Jamey Johnson, Matt Jenkins, Jeff Allen, Mika Combs, Lindsey Hager, Erika Hoyt, Sarah Gunsolus in addition to RCA recording artist Chuck Wicks. Sean has also been very fortunate to work with some of the best musicians, songwriters, and producers in the industry including Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers), Monty Powell (Keith Urban, Rascall Flatts), Jerry Marotta (Peter Gabriel, Sarah McLachlan), Allen Morgan (Dolly Parton, U2), Jeff Franzel (Les Brown, Frank Sinatra), Tim Akers (Leann Rimes, Michael McDonald), John Jarvis (Faith Hill, Tim McGraw), Mitch Reilly (Tower of Power, Stephen Stills), Jeff Coffin (Flecktones, Mu'tet), Tony Colton (Eric Clapton, Allman Brothers), Johnny Neel (Allman Brothers ), Ken Rarick ( Madonna, Cher ), Forrest Robinson (India.Arie, TLC), Teddy Andreadis (Velvet Revolver, Guns 'n Roses), Tom Hemby (Amy Grant, Vince Gill), and many, many more. All of these vast experiences have led Sean to a rewarding musical career that continues to grow. In addition to his work as a sideman, Sean has spent a number of years performing with his own jazz groups. With these bands, Sean had an opportunity to travel throughout the Southeast and also open for some of the jazz industries leading talents including the late Michael Brecker, Eddie Palmieri, Roy Haynes, Kevin Mahogany, Fattburger, Kermit Ruffins, and jazz/jam heavyweights Medeski, Martin, and Wood. In 2006, Sean set forth on recording his first solo CD Tapestry. With the fulfillment of a number of his musical dreams, Sean now embraced the role as artist with the recording of a fresh new instrumental bass record and a return to his roots in jazz.

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Sean O'Bryan Smith: Tapestry

Read "Tapestry" reviewed by Woodrow Wilkins


Listening to Sean O'Bryan Smith is a little like listening to Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, and Wayman Tisdale--all at the same time. Maybe that's because Smith uses a variety of bass instruments, and weaves them together like a Tapestry.Smith is a much sought-after musician who has played a variety of genres. Among those who have called on his talents are Anna Wilson, Steve Azar and Billy Ray Cyrus. In 2007, he was musical director of the Hammer and ...

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

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

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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 ...

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

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

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions

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 ...

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

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

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions

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. ...

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Sean O'Bryan Smith Tours With Joe Taylor Group

Sean O'Bryan Smith Tours With Joe Taylor Group

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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 ...

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

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

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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 ...

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

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

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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 ...

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

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

Source: All About Jazz

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 ...

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Sean Obryan Smith to Release New Christian Jazz CD

Sean Obryan Smith to Release New Christian Jazz CD

Source: Groove Therapy Records

Groove Therapy Records is happy to announce that world renowned bassist and composer Sean OBryan Smith is in pre-production for a Christian Jazz CD entitled Reflection.

Smith is an internationally known solo jazz artist as well as an accomplished bassist with artist credits ranging from Billy Ray Cyrus to the Mississippi Mass Choir. This will be Seans sophomore release for Groove Therapy Records following up the critically acclaimed 2008 release Tapestry which continues to be successful worldwide.

Reflection will bring ...

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The LOW Show is Coming!

The LOW Show is Coming!

Source: All About Jazz

Three of the industry's highest respected bass players have joined forces for The LOW Show. Bassists Adam Nitti, Bryan Beller, and Sean O'Bryan Smith will be combining their talents for a show sure to thrill music lovers of all types. Nitti, Beller, and Smith have all been recognized World Wide for their contributions to the instrument and modern music. The LOW Show will premiere in Nashville, TN at The Rutledge on February 20th, 2009.The LOW Show will feature this unique ...

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

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

Source: All About Jazz

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 ...

"...soulful,melodic, and unpretentious..." —Bryan Beller, Bass Player Magazine "I'm impressed with Sean's musicality. Great groove, melodic phrasing, and flow on fretted and fretless and nice songs and arrangements with strong supporting players. I'm really enjoying his new recording" —Mark Egan "I've traveled and toured with some of music's greats, spanning all musical directions. I've always appreciated musicians who can count higher than four. Sean is one of those. So was James Jamerson. Jaco, too... The kid can play. I'm critical (Hell, I've heard them all!), but Sean clearly knows his business

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