Artist description All acoustic instruments, no piano, tenor sax and flute, guitar, congas and other hand percussion, bass. Easy listening but not generic; unique arrangements.(

Music Style Latin Jazz

Musical Influences Wayne Shorter, Michael Brecker, Mongo Sanatmaria

Similar Artists Stan Getz, Moe Koffman, Jesse Cook.

Artist History 20 year veteran in many musical genres. Studied jazz at University of Toronto. Played venues and special events all over North America and Europe. Teaches jazz improv and coaches big band. Studied with Pat LaBarbera(Buddy Rich), Alex Dean(Boss Brass), Freddie Stone(Du ke Ellington), Phil Nimmons(Nimmons N' Nine) . Also performs with Heather Bambrick and Colin James.

Group Members Peter Smith (saxes, flutes), Kevin laliberte (guitars, banjo), Drew Birston (bass), Jesse Baird (drums, acordion); with Rodrigo Chavez, Marcus chonsky (congas, percussion), and Heather Bambrick (voice), Mark Duggan (vibes), Phil Manning (B3). ia

Instruments Saxes, flutes, guitars, double bass, drums, congas & percussion.

Albums Caliente & Cool, Yule Like This, Live at the Science Centre,Blue & Green

Press Reviews From the 'Toronto Star', January 1999: "Sax and guitar establish neat balance as the players seek harmonic accuracy and melodic comfort..." (Geoff Chapman) From 'Rambles' March 2000 Smith blends Latino salsa beats and sounds with the smoothness of jazz to create an interesting mix. Timothy Keene From the 'Whole Note', June 2003: "Peter Smith's Quartet deserves to be listened to..." (Ted O'Reilly)

Location Toronto, Ontario - Canada

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