Paul Smith-Ray Brown-Louis Bellson • The Jazz Trio

 

Paul Smith Quartet • Softly, Baby

Paul Smith (San Diego, 17 de abril de 1922 - Torrance, 29 de junio de 2013)1​2​ fue un pianista de jazz. Ha actuado en varios géneros de jazz, más típicamente bebop. Sin embargo, también se ha presentado en cool jazz, swing y pop tradicional.
Nació en San Diego, California. Después de presentarse en sus inicios con Johnny Richards en 1941 y pasar un par de años en el ejército, trabajó con Les Paul (1946-1947) y Tommy Dorsey (1947-1949), antes de mudarse a Los Ángeles y convertirse en un músico de sesión.
Smith grabó temas musicales con frecuencia, tanto con su trío y como solista. Además se ha presentado con artistas como Dizzy Gillespie, Anita O'Day, Buddy DeFranco, Louie Bellson, Steve Allen, Stan Kenton, Mel Tormé y otros.
Entre 1956 y 1978, Smith se desenvolvió como director de orquesta y pianista de Ella Fitzgerald.​
Smith es autor de una serie de libros educativos y CDs, la mayoría de los cuales se centran en explicar su enfoque particular del piano de jazz. Estaba casado desde hace más de 50 años con la cantante y pianista Annette Warren, con quien a menudo actuó y grabó.

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Paul Thatcher Smith (April 17, 1922 - June 29, 2013) was an American jazz pianist. He performed in various genres of jazz, most typically bebop, but is best known as an accompanist of singers, especially Ella Fitzgerald.
Smith was born in San Diego, California to parents, Lon Smith and Constance Farmer, who were vaudeville performers and encouraged his interest in music. He began studying piano at age 8, and led a jazz band in high school and became a professional musician at 19 with the Johnny Richards band.
Later life and career
After playing with Richards in 1941 and spending 1943 to 1945 in the military, Smith worked with Les Paul (1946–1947) and Tommy Dorsey (1947–1949) before moving to Los Angeles and becoming a studio musician. Studio work took up much of his time: he worked as a staff musician for NBC and Warner Brothers, and for many years he was the musical director for Dinah Shore’s daytime talk show.
Smith recorded frequently both with his trios and as a soloist. In addition he is featured on work of artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Anita O'Day, Buddy DeFranco, Louie Bellson, Steve Allen, Stan Kenton, Mel Tormé and others. He was the musical director on The Steve Allen Comedy Hour television show in the 1960s.
Between 1956 and 1978, Smith was active as a conductor and pianist for Ella Fitzgerald, although he continued to work with her until the early 1990s.
Smith authored a number of educational books and CDs, most of which focus on explaining his particular approach to jazz piano.
He also worked on film scores and his playing can be heard on the soundtracks of They Shoot Horses, Don't They? and Nickelodeon among some others.
Smith died on June 29, 2013, in Torrance, California of heart failure. He was 91 and performed in Southern California nightclubs, including The Velvet Turtle in Redondo Beach during the 1980s and the Terranea Resort hotel until his death. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Annette Warren; his daughter, actress Lauri Johnson; two sons, Gary and Paul; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Paul Smith • Brazilian Detour

 

Paul Smith Trio & Quartet • The Big Men + The Sound of Music

 

The two enticingly swinging sessions brought together here find pianist Paul Smith in typically well-crafted form, with The Big Men a joyously engaging date in which he is heard performing solo or in a trio. Much skill, considerable feeling, and unceasingly ebullient energy transform this album into a thoroughly listenable program of modern jazz, throughout which his lines show strong classical influence and clear indication of his imposing compositional talent (Theme for Theda). The playing of the trio is crisp and knowing, and there are moments of brilliant musicianship by Smith with the fine support of Vinnegar and Levey, two swingers who keep the pulse vibrant.

On Richard Rodgers Broadway musical The Sound of Music, guitarist Barney Kessels contributions are consistently good, and the rhythm section is unfailingly solid and supportive. Smith, as leader, is utterly relaxed and swinging, while still managing to be viscerally creative in an excellent demonstration of the craftsmanship for which he was noted.
https://www.freshsoundrecords.com/paul-smith-albums/6177-paul-smith-trio-quartet-the-big-men-the-sound-of-music-2-lps-on-1-cd.html

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Las dos tentadoras sesiones de swing reunidas aquí encuentran al pianista Paul Smith en una forma típicamente bien elaborada, con The Big Men una cita alegremente comprometida en la que se le oye actuar en solitario o en trío. Mucha habilidad, considerable sentimiento, y una energía incesantemente exuberante transforman este álbum en un programa de jazz moderno completamente audible, a lo largo del cual sus líneas muestran una fuerte influencia clásica y una clara indicación de su imponente talento compositivo (Tema para Theda). La interpretación del trío es nítida y sabia, y hay momentos de brillante musicalidad por parte de Smith con el fino apoyo de Vinnegar y Levey, dos swingers que mantienen el pulso vibrante.

En el musical de Richard Rodgers Broadway The Sound of Music, las contribuciones del guitarrista Barney Kessels son consistentemente buenas, y la sección rítmica es infaliblemente sólida y de apoyo. Smith, como líder, está totalmente relajado y se balancea, mientras que aún se las arregla para ser visceralmente creativo en una excelente demostración de la artesanía por la que se le ha destacado.
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Paul Weston • Mood for 12

 

 

Paul Weston was born, with the given name of Paul Wetstein, on March 12, 1912 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He died September 20, 1996 in Santa Monica, CA. He was a US pianist, arranger, conductor, composer and the original music director for Capitol Records.
Weston was the chief arranger for Tommy Dorsey's Orchestra from 1936 to 1940.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/299937-Paul-Weston-2

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Paul Weston nació, con el nombre de pila de Paul Wetstein, el 12 de marzo de 1912 en Springfield, Massachusetts. Murió el 20 de septiembre de 1996 en Santa Mónica, California. Fue un pianista, arreglista, director de orquesta y compositor estadounidense, así como el director musical original de Capitol Records.
Weston fue el principal arreglista de la orquesta de Tommy Dorsey de 1936 a 1940.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/299937-Paul-Weston-2

Paul Smith • Saratoga

 

Paul Smith 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. Smith 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, Louie Bellson, and Stan Kenton (among others), he toured with Ella Fitzgerald off and on during 1956-1978. Smith died in Torrance, California on June 29, 2013 at the age of 91.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/paul-smith-mn0000032042/biography

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Paul Smith fue un brillante pianista con una técnica al nivel de un Oscar Peterson, pero un músico que nunca se dedicó realmente al jazz. Tras tocar en sus inicios con Johnny Richards en 1941 y pasar un par de años en el ejército, trabajó con Les Paul (1946-1947) y Tommy Dorsey (1947-1949) antes de trasladarse a Los Ángeles y convertirse en músico de estudio. Smith grabó con frecuencia tanto con sus tríos como en calidad de solista. Además de grabar con Dizzy Gillespie, Anita O'Day, Buddy DeFranco, Louie Bellson, Steve Allen, Louie Bellson y Stan Kenton (entre otros), realizó giras con Ella Fitzgerald de forma intermitente entre 1956 y 1978. Smith murió en Torrance, California, el 29 de junio de 2013 a la edad de 91 años.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/paul-smith-mn0000032042/biography

Buddy Bregman & His Orchestra • Swinging Kicks

 Review
by Scott Yanow
Best known as an arranger for singers and for commercial sessions, Buddy Bregman led one full-fledged jazz instrumental date, Swinging Kicks. Because many of the selections are brief (seven are under two minutes) and due to the intriguing titles, this seems a bit like a soundtrack to a film that was never made. However, few of the tracks seem truncated and there are some excellent solos along the way, particularly from Ben Webster, Conte Candoli, Herb Geller, Bud Shank, and Paul Smith. The personnel changes from cut to cut, ranging from a 19-piece big band with screaming trumpet playing from Maynard Ferguson and Conrad Gozzo to various combos, a Ben Webster/André Previn duet on "Kicks Is in Love," and a rapid workout for Paul Smith on "Go Kicks." Bregman uses some of the top West Coast jazz players and various musicians who were on Verve at the time, with Stan Getz making a guest appearance on "Honey Chile." Recommended.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/swinging-kicks-mw0000602261

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Reseña
por Scott Yanow
Más conocido como arreglista para cantantes y para sesiones comerciales, Buddy Bregman dirigió una cita instrumental de jazz en toda regla, Swinging Kicks. Debido a que muchas de las selecciones son breves (siete son de menos de dos minutos) y debido a los intrigantes títulos, esto parece un poco como una banda sonora de una película que nunca se hizo. Sin embargo, pocas de las pistas parecen truncadas y hay algunos excelentes solos a lo largo del camino, particularmente de Ben Webster, Conte Candoli, Herb Geller, Bud Shank y Paul Smith. El personal cambia de un corte a otro, yendo desde una big band de 19 piezas con trompetas chillonas de Maynard Ferguson y Conrad Gozzo a varios combos, un dúo Ben Webster/André Previn en "Kicks Is in Love", y un rápido entrenamiento para Paul Smith en "Go Kicks". Bregman utiliza algunos de los mejores músicos de jazz de la Costa Oeste y varios músicos que estaban en Verve en ese momento, con Stan Getz haciendo una aparición como invitado en "Honey Chile". Recomendado.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/swinging-kicks-mw0000602261

Paul Weston And His Music From Hollywood • Solo Mood

 

Paul Weston was born, with the given name of Paul Wetstein, on March 12, 1912 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He died September 20, 1996 in Santa Monica, CA. He was a US pianist, arranger, conductor, composer and the original music director for Capitol Records.
Weston was the chief arranger for Tommy Dorsey's Orchestra from 1936 to 1940.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/299937-Paul-Weston-2

Paul Smith • Delicate Jazz

 

Biography
by Scott Yanow
Paul Smith 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. Smith 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, Louie Bellson, and Stan Kenton (among others), he toured with Ella Fitzgerald off and on during 1956-1978. Smith died in Torrance, California on June 29, 2013 at the age of 91.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/paul-smith-mn0000032042/biography

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Biografía
por Scott Yanow
Paul Smith fue un brillante pianista con una técnica al nivel de un Oscar Peterson, pero un músico que nunca se dedicó realmente al jazz. Tras tocar en sus inicios con Johnny Richards en 1941 y pasar un par de años en el ejército, trabajó con Les Paul (1946-1947) y Tommy Dorsey (1947-1949) antes de trasladarse a Los Ángeles y convertirse en músico de estudio. Smith grabó con frecuencia tanto con sus tríos como en calidad de solista. Además de grabar con Dizzy Gillespie, Anita O'Day, Buddy DeFranco, Louie Bellson, Steve Allen, Louie Bellson y Stan Kenton (entre otros), realizó giras con Ella Fitzgerald de forma intermitente entre 1956 y 1978. Smith murió en Torrance, California, el 29 de junio de 2013 a la edad de 91 años.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/paul-smith-mn0000032042/biography

The Paul Smith Trio • Cool Jazz

 

Biography by Scott Yanow
Paul Smith 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. Smith 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, Louie Bellson, and Stan Kenton (among others), he toured with Ella Fitzgerald off and on during 1956-1978. Smith died in Torrance, California on June 29, 2013 at the age of 91.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/paul-smith-mn0000032042#biography

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Biografía de Scott Yanow
Paul Smith fue un pianista brillante con una técnica al nivel de un Oscar Peterson, pero un músico que nunca se dedicó realmente al jazz. Tras tocar al principio con Johnny Richards en 1941 y pasar un par de años en el ejército, trabajó con Les Paul (1946-1947) y Tommy Dorsey (1947-1949) antes de trasladarse a Los Ángeles y convertirse en músico de estudio. Smith grabó con frecuencia tanto con sus tríos como en solitario. Además de grabar con Dizzy Gillespie, Anita O'Day, Buddy DeFranco, Louie Bellson, Steve Allen, Louie Bellson y Stan Kenton (entre otros), realizó varias giras con Ella Fitzgerald entre 1956 y 1978. Smith falleció en Torrance, California, el 29 de junio de 2013 a la edad de 91 años.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/paul-smith-mn0000032042#biography

Brother Matthew • Brother Matthew With Eddie Condon's Jazz Band

Boyce Brown was an eccentric, a rare alto saxophonist who preferred to play freewheeling Chicago jazz, an erratic individual with some outlandish opinions and, ultimately, one of the very few monks who doubled (at least briefly) as a jazz musician! He became a professional musician when he was 17, playing with drummer Don Carter's band in Chicago. Brown picked up experience working with Benny Meroff, Wingy Manone (1933), Paul Mares (1934-1935), and Johnny's Original Playboys. Brown also led his own bands and recorded with Mares, Jimmy McPartland (1939), and Wild Bill Davison (some obscure titles in 1940). Brown was based in Chicago throughout his playing career, mostly leading his own bands th

roughout the '40s and early '50s.

In the fall of 1953 he adopted the name "Brother Matthew" and entered a monastery, taking his vows in February 1956. His only date as a leader was cut in Apr. 1956 with Eddie Condon's band and, although he looks a bit strange in his somber outfit while holding a sax (one can only imagine what Wild Bill Davison thought!), Boyce Brown was in brilliant form for what would be his last recording. He died of a heart attack less than three years later.

~ Scott Yanow

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Boyce Brown era un excéntrico y raro saxofonista alto que prefería interpretar el jazz de Chicago libre, un individuo errático con algunas opiniones extrañas y, en última instancia, uno de los pocos monjes que se duplicó (al menos brevemente) como músico de jazz! Él se hizo un músico profesional cuando tenía 17, tocando con el batería Don Carter en Chicago. Brown adquirió experiencia trabajando con Benny Meroff, Wingy Manone (1933), Paul Mares (1934-1935) y Johnny's Original Playboys. Brown también dirigió sus propias bandas y grabó con Mares, Jimmy McPartland (1939), y Wild Bill Davison (algunos títulos oscuros en 1940). Brown se basó en Chicago a lo largo de su carrera como jugador, liderando principalmente sus propias bandas a lo largo de los años 40 y principios de los 50.En el otoño de 1953 adoptó el nombre de "Hermano Mateo" y entró en un monasterio, tomando sus votos en febrero de 1956. Su única fecha como líder fue cortada en abril de 1956 con la banda de Eddie Condon y, aunque se ve un poco extraño en Su sombrío traje mientras sostenía un saxo (¡sólo se puede imaginar lo que pensaba Wild Bill Davison!), Boyce Brown estaba en forma brillante por lo que sería su última grabación. Murió de un ataque al corazón menos de tres años después.~ Scott Yanow