Give the Drummer Some: Marvin ‘Smitty’ Smith
April 13, 2025 @ 6:00 PM PDT
A powerhouse drummer whose ferocious chops and daunting speed is tempered by his unfailing taste, sensitivity, and touch, Marvin “Smitty” Smith first gained attention through his association with singing great Jon Hendricks. A studio heavyweight, Smith has appeared on more than 200 albums and had extended musical partnerships with bassist Dave Holland and saxophonist Steve Coleman as well as recording credits with Benny Golson, Archie Shepp, McCoy Tyner, Sonny Rollins, Art Farmer, Robin Eubanks, and Terence Blanchard. He performed nightly with guitarist Kevin Eubanks on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Jay Leno Show for fifteen years and toured with non-jazz acts including Sting and Willie Nelson.
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