Strictly Smokin' Big Band feat. Giacomo Smith
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Flair. Zeal. Melodic, cool and smooth.
Join Michael Lamb’s Strictly Smokin’ Big Band for an unforgettable evening featuring the exceptional clarinetist and saxophonist Giacomo Smith. Hailing from Italy and raised in upstate New York, Smith has become a prominent figure in London’s vibrant jazz scene. As the founder of the renowned Kansas Smitty’s House Band, he’s captivated audiences with dynamic performances and innovative approach to jazz.
Smith’s impressive career includes collaborations with esteemed artists like Wynton Marsalis and performances at prestigious venues like the Royal Albert Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center. His artistry has been lauded by critics, with The Guardian noting his band’s “irresistibly groovy” sound. All About Jazz praised his “elegance and substance,” highlighting his ability to blend traditional and contemporary jazz elements seamlessly.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the Strictly Smokin’ Big Band alongside Giacomo Smith, delivering an evening of melodic, smooth, and cool jazz that promises to be both refreshing and fun.
Need to know
Venue: Sage Two Theatre Layout
Price: TBC
Stage Times: Announced nearer showtime.
Age: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
What they say
‘Giacomo Smith’s clarinet playing expertly combines the rawness of the blues with the purity and fluency of a classically schooled technique.’
– The Jazz Mann
‘Strictly Smokin’ outfit preaches the gospel of big band jazz with joyous and at times blistering zeal.’
– The Scotsman
About Giacomo Smith
Born in Italy and raised in upstate New York, Giacomo Smith began his musical journey with piano lessons at the age of five, later picking up the clarinet at ten and the saxophone at twelve. He pursued classical clarinet performance, earning degrees from Boston University and McGill University. After moving to London, Smith immersed himself in the local jazz scene, eventually founding the Kansas Smitty’s House Band and opening the Kansas Smitty’s jazz bar, which became a hub for jazz enthusiasts.
