Walter smith iii, matthew stevens, joel ross, harish raghavan. Ask me now from twio by walter smith iii visit our online stores for more info merchdownloadstreaming. He then followed up with live in paris which is a very solid live album. Ace, unsung, foretold you, on the trail, baron, biography. The unashamedly retro cover art of twio accurately signposts the content of this imaginative albums track selection of jazz classics and standards. My first gig was playing at a mcdonalds in houston with another saxophone player. A native of houston, texas, smith began studying the saxophone at age seven, and by his teens had earned a full scholarship to berklee college of music in boston.
It is almost as if walter smith iii unearthed some old recordings of sonny rollins at the village vanguard, or maybe way out west, and thought to himself this. Ask me now from twio by walter smith iii visit our online stores for more infomerchdownloadstreaming. Ace reprise personnel walter smith iii tenor saxophone matthew. His most recent album, iii, was a top 10 best seller on itunes. Walter smith iii biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Walter smith iii is an american jazz saxophonist and composer. Laurent coq, walter smith iii, joe sanders 3, damion reid laurent coq, walter smith iii, joe sanders 3, damion reid the lafayette suite. Listen to and buy walter smith iii music on cd baby. Walter snowdon smith, iii, us army air forces, world war two. This improvised solo is the shortest of three recordings of the song by walter smith iii. Download or buy the cd twio by walter smith iii on the independent record store by musicians for musicians. Stream walter smith iii on amazon music unlimited now.
To date, iii is tenor saxophonist walter smith iii s only release as a leader for the dutch criss cross label, though he has made several appearances as a sideman. From a young age, walter began taking music very seriously. Apr 25, 2019 walter smith iiis fifth recording as a leader, twio whirlwind, is a ninetune date featuring drummer eric harland, four tracks apiece with bassists christian mcbride and harish raghavan and, on two tunes, saxophonist joshua redman. In 1998, smith received a full tuition scholarship to attend berklee college of music. There are countless musicians who perform but few that can make their instruments breathe as melodically as saxophonist walter smith iii. His sophomore release, titled live in france, was released in october 2009 to critical acclaim. Walter smith iii soso saxophonistterrible composerlatest album twio out now. Jan 11, 2019 behind that veiled moniker are the prominent names of tenor saxophonist walter smith iii and guitarist matthew stevens and together with vibraphonist joel ross, bassist harish raghavan and drummer marcus gilmore, they fashion striking improvisations from original compositional foundations. Whatever his motivation, smith iii has turned out a great cd that strongly nods to the past but isnt stuck. View all albums and help us complete walter smith iii discography. In addition to performing with his own group, smith is a member of the ambrose akinmusire quin. My first gig was playing at a mcdonalds in houston with another saxophonist. In addition to performing with his own group, smith is a member of the ambrose akinmusire quintet and eric harlands voyager.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from walter smith iii at the discogs marketplace. Walter smith iii, matthew stevens, joel ross, harish raghaven, marcus gilmore visit our online stores for more infomerch download. Tenor saxophonist walter smith iii assembles a stellar cast of collaborators here, all of whom he has played with in various constellations. Listen to your favorite songs from twio by walter smith iii now. Walter smith iii born september 24, 1980 is an american jazz saxophonist and composer. Contact walter for questions, performances, educational outreach, and more. Listen to ace from walter smith iii s ace for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. He lost in the democratic primary on march 3, 2020 smith completed ballotpedia s candidate connection survey in 2020. It is almost as if walter smith iii unearthed some old recordings of sonny rollins at the village vanguard, or maybe way out west, and thought to himself this trio stuff sounds pretty good.
Saxophonist, composer, educator walter smith iii will release his latest album twio on feb. Download lagu walter smith iii live in paris mp3 gratis 12. Although it may appear smith is a new voice on the scene, he is widely recognized as an adept performer, accomplished composer, and inspired educator. Walter smith iii, matthew stevens 2, joel ross 3, harish raghavan, marcus gilmore in common. Casually introducing walter smith iii by walter smith iii, released in 2006 on fresh sound new talent. Download or buy the cd still casual by walter smith iii on the independent record store by musicians for musicians. In addition to performing with his own group, smith is a member of the ambrose akinmusire quintet and. Walter smith iii solo on stablemates transcibed from donald edwards cd prelude to real life criss cross jazz 86 cd download.
The only exception to this programme is walter smith iii s original composition contrafact, chordally based on like someone in love but given a 54 makeover. Walter smith iii still casual bonus track version 2019. Walter smith iii will join the faculty of the jacobs school of music at indiana university later this summer. Jazz fans jazz fans we are in good hands with youth the likes of walter smith iii laying it down.
Ace reprise personnel walter smith iii tenor saxophone matthew stevens guitar joel ross vibraphone harish raghavan double bass marcus gilmore drums album credits recorded at the clubhouse. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Joining him on this album are fellow houstonnatives, pianist jason moran and drummer eric harland, while bassist joe sanders rounds out the base quartet. Twio walter smith iii limited edition 12, 180gram lp.
Walter smith iii born september 24, 1980 is an american jazz saxophonist and composer in addition to performing with his own group, smith is a member of the ambrose akinmusire quintet and eric harlands voyager. Taylor eigsti piano, matthew stevens guitar, harish raghavan bass, kendrick scott drums and guest ambrose akinmusire trumpet, who appears on three tracks. He regularly plays and records with taylor eigsti, christian scott, logan richardson, kendrick scott, aaron parks, warren wolf, and others. New album releases download full albums, daily updates. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The other two are from live in paris and eric harlands voyager live by night. Pdf download of walter smith iiis solo on foretold you key of c from still casual. Saxophonist walter smith iii to join faculty of indiana university. Music profile for walter smith iii, born 24 september 1980. He began playing the saxophone at the age of 7 in his hometown of houston, tx. Adams apple by walter smith iii, released 09 february 2018. New album walter smith iii twio 2018 flac available for download on site. Army air forces world war, 19391945 10252001 saratoga home interview b24 liberator bomber smith, walter snowdon, iii pearl harbor graduated high school in 1935.
In the opening track foretold you from his release still casual, its as if his horn is an extension of his thoughts and willnotes burning, graceful and flowing like a stream of ideas. Smith, iii ws3 who is a business consultant with public, private, and nonprofit clientele. Walter smith iii, a forward thinking improviser, brings a fresh and intelligent approach to several classic songs with an amazing cast of musicians harish raghavan, bass. Check out twio by walter smith iii on amazon music. In 2003, after graduating berklee with a degree in music education, smith earned his masters. Saxophonist walter smith iii is a forwardthinking musician with a bent toward swinging postbop jazz and modern creative composition.
Mar 03, 2020 walter smith democratic party ran for election for north carolina commissioner of agriculture. September 24th, 1980 is an american jazz saxophonist. Eric harland, drums and special guests joshua redman and christian mcbride. 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. Yet with these obvious abilities smith is a diligent craftsman whose. Walter smith iii biography, albums, streaming links. This involves the twin tenors of smith and guest joshua redman opening the number in. The only exception to this programme is walter smith iiis original. The joyful freedom of ferde grofes on the trail captures precisely the intended spirit of walter smith iiis album twio, which see him collaborate closely with established colleagues in double bassist harish raghavan and drummer eric harland. To see our most recent version please use the source url parameter, linked below. Saxofoontrio walter smith iii in lantarenvenster, rotterdam. Jul 01, 2006 smiths debut album branches out in several directions and in the process becomes more a sampler of possibilities than a clearly focused portrait.
Cd, album whirlwind recordings, agate wr4728, agipi3628. Walter smith iii, matthew stevens, joel ross, harish raghavan, marcus gilmore visit our online stores for more infomerch download. Sheet music for contrafact download concert lead sheet in pdf format. Listen to your favorite songs from walter smith iii. Find walter smith iii discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Met walter smith iii op tenorsaxofoon, matthew stevens op gitaar, joel ross op vibrafoon, harish raghavan op. Smith released his 5th album as a leader, twio in february of 2018 with his longtime trio of harish raghavan and eric harland including guest appearances by christian mcbride and joshua redman. Contrafact personnel walter smith iii tenor saxophone harish raghaven.
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