An Evening with the John G Smith Trio

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Last Show: Saturday 16 th July 2016

The Pheasantry (Chelsea)

After decades of providing piano and musical direction for the stars, including Mari Wilson, Darcey Bussell, Michael Bublé, Damon Albarn, and Ant and Dec, John G Smith now brings his passion for jazz to the great American singer-songwriters like Billy Joel and Paul Simon in an evening of intimacy, humour and exquisite musicianship featuring the guitar wizardry of James Graydon (Westlife, Beverly Craven, Michel Legrand) and the upright bass mastery of Zoltan Dekany (Charlie Haden, Joe LaBarbara, Kei Akagi).

With influences as diverse as Randy Newman, James Taylor, Pat Metheny and Keith Jarrett, all combined with unmistakably English wit and sensibility, John and James sing some of their own songs too, creating an entertaining evening of music and warmth.

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‘The fabulous John G Smith… not to be missed.’

Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2

‘The John G Smith Trio has done an amazing thing, they have taken music I already know and loved, and made me hear it fresh and fall in love with it all over again. ’ - Marc Shaiman - composer and co-lyricist, Hairspray, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

 

‘Something about John G Smith’s playing style puts me in mind of Dudley Moore and I mean that in a very good way.’ Anthony Cherry, BBC