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Peter Smith
Peter is a pianist, composer, arranger, songwriter, and music director. He attended Columbia University, majoring in literature but studying classical piano with Michael Skelly and entering an extended mentorship with jazz great, pianist Mike LeDonne. Peter also was a DJ at the acclaimed radio station at Columbia, WKCR, where he interviewed many of the great pianists in New York and attended the "Jazz University" of historian Phil Schaap.
 
In 2009, Peter released his debut jazz album: Here It Comes. A short list of musicians with whom Peter has played, performed and/or recorded includes: Rickey Minor, Errol Cooney, David Delhomme, Roy McCurdy, John B. Williams, Anthony Wilson, Stephon Harris, Edwin Livingston, Gary Wang, Stevie Wonder, Brenna Whitaker, Laura Mace, Maiya Sykes, Gilbert Castellanos, Melissa Morgan, Janis Mann, Ben Harper, John Beasley, James Tormé, Terron Brooks, Kenny Burrell, Bobby Watson, Dwight Trible, Alexys Schwartz, Michael Beardon, and many of the best sidemen in Los Angeles.
 
He is especially in demand as an arranger and musical director for singers, in various musical genres. Peter’s composing career has merged with the Industry in Los Angeles, and his compositions can be heard on numerous TV shows.
 
excerpt from Peter's biography on his web site
contact: pianosmitty@gmail.com
homepage: petersmithmusic.com
on tour Click on the logo to see Peter's tour dates.

 

Discography
Smitty Straightens Out
Real Magic Records
recorded April 2024 in Pasadena, CA/USA
Spotify Bandcamp
Peter Smith, piano, organ, Fender Rhodes
Rickey Woodard, tenor sax
Aaron Janik, trumpet
Trevor Ware, bass
Roy McCurdy, drums
Aaron Serfaty, percussion

 
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