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May 14, 1934 (age 90) Chicago, Illinois. Genres. Jazz. Occupation (s) Musician. Years active. 1959–present. Warren Smith (born May 14, 1934) is an American jazz drummer and percussionist, known as a contributor to Max Roach 's M'boom ensemble and leader of the Composer's Workshop Ensemble ( Strata-East ).
Aug 15, 2021 · Warren Smith is an American jazz percussionist, known as a contributor to Max Roach's M'boom ensemble and leader of the Composer's Workshop Ensemble. Smith was born in Chicago, Illinois, into a musical family; his father played saxophone and clarinet with Noble Sissle and Jimmy Noone, and his mother was a harpist and pianist.
Warren Smith. The New York-based drummer and percussionist, Warren Smith, is a skilled and well-trained musician. He has contributed to many masterworks including the recordings of Aretha Franklin and the fascinating composer Sam Rivers. Warren Smith is also a long-standing member of Max Roach M’Boom, one of the most renowned percussion groups.
Nov 30, 2004 · Drummer, percussionist and composer Warren Smith has arguably had one of the most varied careers of any improvising drummer, working with artists as diverse as Sam Rivers, Aretha Franklin, Van Morrison, Bill Cole and Harry Partch.
Nov 29, 2018 · Music. Van Morrison’s ‘Astral Weeks’ Sideman Looks Back: ‘I Was Lucky to Be There’. Percussionist Warren Smith, who played vibes on the singer-songwriter's jazz-steeped 1968 LP, reflects...
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Apr 2, 2023 · YouTube. Warren Smith, right, and jazz drummer Newman Taylor Baker, left, in YouTube screen shot. Percussionist Warren Smith is still making music at the age of 88. The Harlem musician recently joined other jazz veterans at the home of one of his former students, the trombonist Craig Harris.
American drummer, percussionist and composer, born 14 May 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Multi-talented jazz musician, based in NYC. Known for his work with many of the greats, including Miles Davis (as vibraphonist), Gil Evans , Max Roach , et al.
