Sean Smith
Sean Smith Bassist and Composer Artist Biography
Bassist Sean Smith has been an integral part of the international jazz scene for more than 20 years. He has appeared in many of the major jazz festivals, concert halls, and clubs all over the world.
Sean has performed with Gerry Mulligan, Phil Woods, Benny Carter, Flip Phillips, Clark Terry, Johnny Griffin, Lee Konitz, Art Farmer, Tom Harrell, Jacky Terrasson, Bill Charlap, Peggy Lee, Rosemary Clooney, Mark Murphy, Jimmy Scott, Andy Bey, and many others.
Sean is also a prolific composer whose works have been played and recorded by such artists as Phil Woods, Mark Murphy, Bill Charlap, Gene Bertoncini, Leon Parker, and Bill Mays. His music has also been featured in several films.
Sean’s compositions are best described as lyrical, melodic, cinematic, and songful. Ira Gitler has written “His originals are highly listenable and thought provoking music for both head and heart”. Smith’s Song For The Geese is the title track of Mark Murphy’s 1998 Grammy nominated album for RCA/BMG.
Sean was a member of the Jacky Terrasson Trio for four years. His work with Terrasson and Emmanuel Pahud on Into The Blue (EMI/Blue Note) was nominated for a 2003 Grammy Award. In 2007 Sean received a Bistro Award for Outstanding Instrumentalist.
Sean Smith is a leader in his own right. His dynamic working quartet includes John Ellis on the saxophones, John Hart at the guitar, Russell Meissner at the drums, and Smith at the bass. Their recordings include Sean Smith Quartet Live! (Chiaroscuro Records), and Poise (Ambient Records), both featuring his compositions. The Sean Smith Quartet performs regularly in New York City. Their new recording, Trust, was released in the spring of 2011 on Smithereen Records™ and has received rave reviews. Sean Smith earned his Bachelor of Music from the Manhattan School of Music and lives in New York City.
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- Humanity by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
- Humanity by Jack Bowers
- Trust by Dan Bilawsky
- Poise by Glenn Astarita
- Sean Smith Quartet Live by C. Michael Bailey
May 05, 2011
The Jazz Session #263: Sean Smith
January 26, 2011
"Trust": New CD from Bassist/Composer Sean Smith's Quartet Due March 1
October 05, 2008
Sean Smith Quartet @ 55 Bar October 28 from 7:00-9:00
August 19, 2008
Sean Smith Quartet @ The Blue Note in New York
July 12, 2008
Sean Smith Trio @ 55 Bar on July 22
June 01, 2008
Sean Smith Quartet @ 55 Bar- Sunday, June 8 (6:30-9:00)
April 25, 2008
The Sean Smith Quartet Performs Tuesday, May 6 @ The 55 Bar
March 13, 2008
Sean Smith Quartet @ Silvermine Tavern (Norwalk, CT) on Saturday, April...
February 22, 2008
Sean Smith Quartet @ 55 Bar on Tuesday, March 4, 7-9PM
May 30, 2007
Sean Smith Trio @ Deer Head Inn, Delaware Water Gap, PA 6/15/07
“Smith’s been steadily building both a strong book of original pieces and a firm rapport…” John Donohue New Yorker Magazine
“The arrangements are cool, the ballads moody and gorgeous. Both sophisticated and emotional, intricate and uncluttered, it reveals richer artistry with each spin. Highly recommended.” 4&1/2 stars Judith Schlesinger AllMusicGuide.com
“Sean understands! He also happens to be one of our most promising young composers.” Phil Woods
“No doubt, this band surges forward with a noticeable degree of self-assurance and refinement
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Sean Smith Bassist and Composer Artist Biography Bassist and composer Sean Smith has been part of the international jazz scene for more than 20 years. He has appeared in many of the major jazz rooms and concert halls all over the world. He has toured extensively in North and South America, throughout Europe and the Mediterranean, and as far away as Russia, Turkey, Morocco, and Japan. In addition to leading his own quartet, Sean has been a member of the Jacky Terrasson Trio since 2000
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