Derek Smith
A jazz pianist noted for his versatility and elegance, Derek Smith was born August 17, 1931, in London, England. After taking up the piano in early childhood, he began his professional career at the age of just 14, and by the early '50s was a staple on the U.K. jazz scene, regularly performing with the likes of Kenny Graham, John Dankworth, and Kenny Baker. In the mid-'50s, Smith relocated to New York City, where he became a session musician in much demand by studio orchestras and other recording units; he also continued pursuing his jazz aspirations in the company of Benny Goodman and Connie Kay. Smith continued moving back and forth from studio work to live jazz dates for years to come, and at the end of the 1960s added to his workload piano duties in Doc Severinsen's Tonight Show Orchestra. In the 1970s, he reunited frequently with Goodman, and in 1978 finally led his own recording date, Love for Sale. The Man I Love followed later that same year, and in the decades to come, Smith's presence on the jazz landscape increased considerably; in addition to solo performances, he also regularly played in a trio with Milt Hinton and Bobby Rosengarden.
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Discography
18 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Derek Smith - Love For Sale (Album)
Jazz - Released by 2xHD on 7 apr. 2023
24-Bit 192.0 kHz - Stereo -
To Love Again
Jazz - Released by Venus Records, Inc. on 12 aug. 2015
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
One More Time
The Danny Stiles - Bill Watrous Five
Jazz - Released by Progressive on 29 feb. 2016
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Passionate Piano & Romantic Guitars
Lounge - Released by Stradivari Music on 17 jul. 2017
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Latin Expression
Latijns-Amerika - Released by DSMP on 1 jan. 2009
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Jazz Piano International
Dick Katz, Derek Smith, René Urtreger
Jazz - Released by Rhino Atlantic on 1 jan. 2000
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Midnight At Nixa
Kenny Baker, Derek Smith, Bruce Turner
Jazz - Released by CoolNote on 31 mrt. 2011
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Jazz Piano International
Dick Katz, Derek Smith, René Urtreger
Jazz - Released by CoolNote on 1 jan. 2000
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
The Struggles All-Stars
Jazz - Released by Progressive on 18 aug. 2014
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Roaring Back into New York, New York
Jazz - Released by Progressive on 21 jul. 2014
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Just As I Am
Gospel - Released by Skd Entertainment on 2 mei 2009
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Need Vs. Want (Jon Vegaz Remix)[feat. Amy Kaus]
Rock - Released by Derek Smith - Jon Vegaz feat. Amy Kaus on 21 okt. 2011
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo