Joe Smith

 

Joe Smith

Joe Smith - Drums

Born in Chicago, 1971. Joe attended the Cincinnati Conservatory and the Manhattan School of Music studying with Vernel Fornier, Jimmy Lovelace, John Riely and Jeff Williams. During the 90's, Joe lived in New York City where he was the leader of many groups featuring such musicians as Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson, Chris Lightcap, Jason Lindner, John Stetch and Ben Waltzer.

In February 2003, Joe will be featured on the latest recording of Jazz Legend John McNeil. Joe was also a founding member of the African Funk group 'Fatima' and will be featured alongside Jesse Murphy and Jorge Rossy on a new disc to be released this spring. Joe is currently living in Barcelona.