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Paul Smith
Paul (* 1922) was a brilliant pianist with technique on the level of an Oscar Peterson, but a musician who never really dedicated himself to jazz. After playing early on with Johnny Richards in 1941 and spending a couple years in the military, he worked with Les Paul (1946-1947) and Tommy Dorsey (1947-1949) before moving to Los Angeles and becoming a studio musician. Paul recorded frequently both with his trios and as a soloist. In addition to recording with Dizzy Gillespie, Anita O'Day, Buddy DeFranco, Louie Bellson, Steve Allen, and Stan Kenton (among others), he toured with Ella Fitzgerald off and on during 1956-1978. Smith died in 2013 at the age of 91.
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Albert's House Beverly Hills BH 1134 released 1969 |
Chet Baker, trumpet Barney Kessel, guitar Paul Smith, piano, organ Jim Hugbart, bass Frank Capp, drums |
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Earthmover Arista AL 4096 released 1976 recorded June 1976 in Burbank, CA/USA |
Harvey Mason, guitar, vibes, strings, percussion, vocals Earnie Watts, alto sax, tenor sax Bruce Fowler, trombone Sally Mason, trombone Kenny Mason, trumpet, synthesizer, vocals Seawind Horns, horns Michael McGloiry, guitar Ray Parker, guitar Lee Ritenour, guitar Mike Simbello, guitar Jan Hammer, synthesizer Greg Phillinganes, piano Jerry Peters, piano, synthesizer Patrice Rushen, piano Paul Smith, organ, piano Ian Underwood, synthesizer Larry Williams, piano string section Keith Hatchel, bass Anthony Jackson, bass James Jamerson, bass Louis Johnson, bass Kenny Wild, bass Jerry Hey, vocals |
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