Artist Biography
Bassist and composer Sean Smith has been part of the international jazz scene for more than 15 years. He has appeared in many of the major jazz rooms and concert halls all over the world. His touring has taken him throughout the United States, Mexico to Canada, Japan to Russia, Europe to South America, the Mediterranean to Morocco.

In addition to leading his own quartet, Sean has performed with many jazz superstars including Gerry Mulligan, Phil Woods, Benny Carter, Flip Phillips, Clark Terry, Lee Konitz, Art Farmer, Tom Harrell and Jacky Terrasson. He has also been the accompanist of choice for such world-renowned vocalists as Peggy Lee, Rosemary Clooney and Mark Murphy.

Sean is also a prolific composer whose works have been played and recorded by such artists as Phil Woods, Mark Murphy, Bill Charlap, Gene Bertoncini, Bill Mays and Leon Parker. His Song For The Geese was recorded by Mark Murphy as the title track of Mark's RCA/BMG release, which was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1998.

Currently, Sean is an active collaborator with lyricist/vocalist Mark Murphy and he remains very busy both as a bass player and composer. His first recording, Sean Smith Quartet Live!, on the Chiaroscuro label, was received with outstanding reviews and featured some of his compositions. Sean's most recent recording, Poise, on Ambient Records, features all new compositions written by Smith and performed by his working quartet.

Selected Discography
Sean Smith's compositions can be heard on the following recordings.

Sean Smith can be reached for print-media and broadcast interviews at (914) 376-2603 Or E-mail him at: ssmithbasscomp@cs.com