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UNC Jazz Faculty Quintet featuring guest artist Walter Smith III
The UNC-CH Jazz Faculty featuring saxophonist Walter Smith, will perform at the Sharp 9 Gallery
Stephen Anderson - piano
Jim Ketch - trumpet
Walter Smith III - sax
Jason Foureman - bass
Dan Davis - drums
"A line of fans young and old hoping to see a show that had
sold out of advance tickets stretched past a nearby ramen
shop...This was a Jazz show, mind you. In 2012."From a recent
performance review, The Los Angeles Times simply states the
future of Jazz is bright with rising saxophonist Walter Smith III.
Although it may appear Smith is a young gun on the scene at
age 33, he is widely recognized as an adept performer,
accomplished composer, and inspired educator. Smith's debut
recording as a leader was released in March of 2006 on the Fresh
Sound New Talent label and features many of the brightest young
Jazz talents. His sophomore release, titled Live in France, was
released in October 2009 to critical acclaim. His most recent
album, III, was a top 10 best seller on iTunes. Walter will release
his latest project still casual worldwide on September 9, 2014.
In the Jazz tradition, Smith has developed under the wings of
many of the music's greats. Walter is/has been a member of
several legendary groups (recording and touring) including
the Terence Blanchard Quintet, Eric Harland's Voyager band, Roy
Haynes "Fountain of Youth" band, Jason Moran's Big Bandwagon,
and the Christian McBride Situation band. Smith has performed
all over the world participating in numerous international
festivals as well as famed venues such as Carnegie Hall and the
Kennedy Center. In addition, he has shared the stage and/or
appeared on recordings with many Jazz notables including Roy
Haynes, Eric Reed, Mulgrew Miller, Joe Lovano, Walter Beasley,
Terri Lynne Carrington, and a host of others. To date, Walter has
appeared on over 75 recordings that are released worldwide.
With his fresh sound and compelling original compositions,
Smith is consistently called as a sideman in some of Jazz's
developing and gifted bands including Ambrose Akinmusire's
Quintet, Christian Scott's group, and the Sean Jones Sextet.
Originally from Houston, TX, where he attended Houston's
HSPVA, Smith now resides in the Los Angeles, CA area. When
not on the road, Walter utilizes his Music Education degree from
Berklee College of Music, Master's degree from Manhattan
School of Music, and Graduate Certificate in Performance from
the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz to enlighten the next
generation of Jazz students.
The New York Times
"[Live in Paris] uses some of that
mid-'60s Miles strategy, and the best
of it is fabulous... this is a band,
not just an assembly. It should play
more often in New York."
Amazon.com
"... the rising star tenor saxophonist
piggybacks on ideas postulated on
his two prior releases with maturity,
freshness, and edge."
All About Jazz
"... consistently emerging as an
identifiable voice among the masses."
LA Weekly Blog
"... further emphasizing his controlled
toned and succinctly stating his case
for why he is such an in-demand
performer."
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Contact: EP Artist Management
erikprivert@gmail.com
Artist Website: www.waltersmith3.com
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LocationSharp Nine Gallery (View)
4608-L Industry Lane
Durham, NC 27713
United States
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