Giacomo Smith
Professor of Saxophone (Jazz)
Giacomo Smith has been a fixture on the London jazz scene since moving to the UK in 2011
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, Stephen Riley, Soweto Kinch, 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.
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