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Charlie Smith (April 15, 1927 in New York City – January 15, 1966 in New Haven), was an American jazz drummer. Smith played locally in New York in the late 1940s before taking a position accompanying Ella Fitzgerald.
Charlie Smith is a freelance drummer and percussionist from the North East of England. He is also the Co-host of Groovecast - The Rhythm Section Podcast, alongside bass player Ashley Walker, which you can listen to using the link below!
Smith began his career as a saxophonist and pianist at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle. Inspired by his mentor, Jim Knapp, and early collaborator Julian Priester, he formed a jazz big band, Charlie Smith Circle. [1] The band released its debut album, Ahead and Behind, in 2004.
2,405 Followers, 2,139 Following, 604 Posts - Charlie Smith (@charliesmithdrummer) on Instagram: "Drummer & Percussionist 🇬🇧 @groovecastuk 🎙"
Charlie is a freelance drummer and percussionist from the North East of England. Having played and taken lessons with Teesside session drummer Paul Smith since the age of 3, he started his professional career aged 15, and has been working in the industry ever since.
The new podcast for musicians, hosted by bassist Ashley Walker and drummer Charlie Smith. Covering all things drums, bass and music, with plenty of stories and tales from the road. Its been a long time in the making, but Ash and I are thrilled to be able to finally release it and let it be heard.
Charlie Smith (April 15, 1927 in New York City – January 15, 1966 in New Haven ), was an American jazz drummer. Smith played locally in New York in the late 1940s before taking a position accompanying Ella Fitzgerald.
