Giacomo Smith + Wiltshire Youth Jazz Orchestra

BIOGRAPHY

Giacomo Smith is an accomplished jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, and composer known for his distinctive sound and mastery of both traditional and contemporary jazz styles. Born in Italy and raised in the United States, Smith developed a deep appreciation for jazz early in life.

Smith’s career spans a wide range of collaborations, from performances with the Kansas Smitty’s House Band, a collective renowned for its innovative approach to classic jazz, to work with some of the most respected musicians in the jazz world. He has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Jamie Cullum, Bireli Lagrene, China Moses, Joe Lovano, Guy Barker, Julian Bliss and many others. In addition to his career as a performer, he has produced albums for Jamie Cullum, Damian Lewis, Zara McFarlane, Jas Kayser, and Joe Stilgoe. His versatility allows him to seamlessly blend the virtuosic techniques of earlier jazz traditions with modern sensibilities, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and forward-looking.

Smith is an active educator and composer, contributing original works to the jazz canon and mentoring the next generation of musicians. He is teaches at London’s Royal Academy of Music and at Django in June in Northampton, MA

BUDDY BUS!

This season we’re trialling a new Buddy bus as we know some of our audience are finding it harder attend our concerts without support.

The bus will provide safe door to door transport to and from selected concerts at a cost of approximately £10-15.  The bus is for anyone who needs assistance travelling. If you’re interested in taking advantage of this trial service, please email creativelearning@wiltshiremusic.org.uk with the following details

Email subject: Buddy Bus WYJO

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