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American jazz guitarist
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Richard Smith (born in Detroit) is an American jazz guitarist. Smith teaches at University of Southern California's Thorton School of Music.
Solo albums
- Rockin The Boat 1989
- Puma Creek 1989
- Bella Firenza 1991
- From My Window 1994
- First Kiss 1997
- Flow 1999
- Natural Soul 2002
- SOuLIDIFIED 2003
- LA Chillharmonic 2008
- Drum: A Magazine of Africa for Africa - 1999 Page 59 "Contemporary jazz guitarist Richard Smith's latest album, Flow, is probably the truest reflection of his reported love for jazz, rock, R&B and pop - a fusion of these styles into what's known as contemporary jazz or fusion. For instance, Flow is ..."
- Billboard - 6 Mar 2004 - Page 19 "Elsewhere, contemporary jazz guitarist Richard Smith, whose eighth solo CD, "Soulidified," was released in "
- Jazz Times - 2008 -Volume 38, Issues 6-10 - Page 222 "Chillharmonic (Artistry/Mack Avenue) University professor and guitarist Richard Smith makes a triumphant return with a ... But, inspired by funk, R&B, jazz and even big-band sounds, Smith surrounds himself with an all-star cast: pianists Jeff ..."