(c) 2004 Photo courtesy of Teri Conrad
ROBBIE SMITH
Robbie Smith is a true performer in every sense of the word. His trumpet playing has an exquisite quality and unique style, which will leave you wanting more! He toured the world with Blues Diva Candye Kane in 1998-2001, and was a key performer in the United by Music tour with Candye Kane and Friends in 2006. Robbie's musicality is top-notch and so diverse he's played with a variety of Blues Bands, Swing Bands, Big Bands, Jazz Ensembles, and Top 40s Groups.
Robbie takes inspiration from the most prominent of trumpet influences, such as Doc Severinsen, Chet Baker, Clifford Brown, and Maynard Ferguson and blends them with the stylistic influences of Louis Prima, Louis Jordan and Wynonie Harris.
A Southern California native, Robbie gigs steadily in the Los Angeles and San Diego areas. You can find him performing with the Wayne Foster Entertainment Group, Jack Wheaton - conductor of the Stan Kenton band, Candye Kane, Sue Palmer, Blue Largo, Big Band Express, The Players, The Modern Jazz Majestics, Jonny Viau and the Blues Allstars, Johnny B. Bad and others. Robbie has also made special guest appearances at the annual CHOC Motorcycle Ride with 2000 Lbs of Blues. His sound is pure, simple and perfectly executed!
