Terry Smith (guitarist)

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Terry Smith
South-East London, England
GenresJazz, pop, rock
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Guitar
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Terence Smith (born 20 May 1943) is a British jazz guitarist.

Biography

Twice winner of the

J.J. Jackson's Dilemma
(1970).

In 1969, he teamed up with saxophonists Dick Morrissey and Dave Quincy, also members of Jackson's band, to form the pioneering British jazz-rock group If.[1][2]

Around that time he also appeared with Morrissey and other top British jazz musicians on Brother

Blue Note
recording To Seek a New Home (1970).

Smith went on to record five albums with If's original line-up, as well as touring the U.S. and Europe extensively. Following the break-up of If's first line-up, he co-founded another British band, ZZebra, also with Dave Quincy from If.

He met up again with Dick Morrissey and they appear together with leading Swedish jazz musicians and pop singer

Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Live at Bullerbyn
(1975).

In 1981, Smith formed his own Blues Band in 1982 with Jo Ann Kelly (vocals), Tony Ashton (organ) and Micky Waller (drums). As of October 2006, he is still active on the UK jazz circuit.

Discography

As leader/co-leader

With If

As sideman

References

  1. ^ a b Unterberger, Richie. "Terry Smith: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 March 2010.
  2. ^ "Billboard". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 24 April 1971 – via Google Books.