Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker, the two pillars of bebop are the inspiration behind Louis Smith’s new album «� Louisville� » with the sequel title to his Blue Note release some 45 years ago is «� Smithville� ». On his earlier release with bebop theme “The Bopsmith” SCCD 31489 JazzTimes’ Greg Robinson wrote, “ This […]
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Louis Smith, Mark Turner, Billy Mitchell – Jam Session Vol. 7 (SCCD 31546)
Two veterans of bop, trumpeter Louis Smith and saxophonist Billy Mitchell joined by the young lion Mark Turner make the 7 th volume of “this essential documentation of jazz” an inspired recital. For Billy Mitchell this was his last recording session. “ Billy Mitchell was a dignified hero right to the end, and his playing […]
Louis Smith – The Bopsmith (SCCD 31489)
SCCD 31489 The Bopsmith / Louis Smith Quintet Trumpeter Louis Smith’s formative period as a jazz performer some 50 years ago was in the midst of developing/establishing stage of Bebop. Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro and Clifford Brown are the greatest influence on Louis Smith’s trumpet style. Here on his first release in the new millennium […]
Louis Smith – Once in a While (SCCD 31464)
1. Just friends (Klenner/Lewis)2. Once in a while (Edwards-Green)3. Over the rainbow (Harburg-Arlen)4. Tune up (Miles Davis)5. Don't blame me (Jimmy McHugh)6. Secret Love (Sammy Fain)7. Sandu (Clifford Brown)8. There is no greater love (Symes-Jones) UPC/EAN: 716043146420
Louis Smith – Soon (SCCD 31442)
1. Mike 2 (Louis Smith)2. Soon (Richard Rodgers)3. Angel eyes (Matt Dennis)4. Autumn leaves (Kosma)5. Room 1426 (Louis Smith)6. I should care (Jimmy Van Heusen)7. All God's Children Got Rhythm (Jerman-Kahn-Karper) UPC/EAN: 716043144228
Louis Smith – There Goes My Heart (SCCD 31415)
SCCD 31415 There Goes My Heart / Louis Smith Quintet Since his retirement as a music educator in 1993, Louis Smith has been back to the full-time jazz scene with vigour and devotion. Here on his 7 th album for SteepleChase Louis is undoubtedly in his top form. 1. SGB (Louis Smith)2. Ray's idea (Ray […]
Louis Smith – I Waited For You (SCCD 31385)
SCCD 31385 I Waited For You / Louis Smith Quintet Veteran trumpeter Louis Smith and young talent on alto Vincent Herring toured Europe in the spring of 1995. The theme of their concerts was a Tribute To Miles. Later in the year, Louis and Vincent got together again in the studio with one of the […]
Louis Smith, Jodie Christian – The Very Thought Of You (SCCD 31361)
SCCD 31361 The Very Thought Of You / Louis Smith & Jodie Christian During the “Silvering” (SCCD 31336) session, trumpeter Louis Smith cut one track just with pianist Jodie Christian playing a quiet ballad. This track was not included in the release but the idea of making a duo album stayed with him. Thus, this […]
Louis Smith – Silvering (SCCD 31336)
SCCD 31336 Silvering / Louis Smith Quintet Even after the re-entry to the recording scene with his first SteepleChase recording SCCD 31096 “Just Friends” in 1978 ending his two decades’ silence since his Blue Note recording days, trumpeter Louis Smith has been hard to catch on the band stand. He chose to leave Horace Silver’s […]
Louis Smith – Strike Up The Band (SCCD 31294)
SCCD 31294 Strike Up The Band / Louis Smith Sextet On this highly acclaimed recording, Louis is joined by the best players both from the younger generation and from his own generation. “ Louis Smith has kept at playing jazz throughout a career as a school teacher. His love of the music that kept him […]