Michael S. Smith (drummer)
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Michael Scott Smith (January 30, 1946 – January 2, 2006) was an American jazz drummer and percussionist. Based in the Washington D.C. - Baltimore area for most of his 40-year career, Smith played with many jazz greats including Dave Liebman, Herbie Hancock, John Abercrombie, Randy Brecker, Tommy Flanagan, Billy Eckstein, Astrud Gilberto, Freddie Hubbard, Herb Ellis, and Milt Jackson.
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Birth name | Michael Scott Smith |
Also known as | Mike Smith |
Born | (1946-01-30)January 30, 1946 |
Died | January 2, 2006(2006-01-02) (aged 59) |
Genres | Jazz, Avant-garde music, Ambient music, Soul music |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | drums, percussion |
Years active | 1965–2005 |
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