
Funky bass man Dwayne "Smitty" Smith, who’s playing can be found on such standout CD’s as ‘My Heart & Soul’ by Michael Paulo, ‘Colors’ by Kirk Whalum and ‘Seduction’ by Boney James, will be performing his own music at La Ve Lee in Studio City on May 31.
Smith who is also featured on Will Downing’s current release ‘Emotions’ was born and raised in Washington DC. After relocating to Los Angeles he got his first big professional break when he backed Anita Baker on her ‘Rapture’ tour and from there quickly established himself as one of the most sought after bassists in LA. He has subsequently toured and recorded with a veritable who’s who of musical talent that includes Gerald Albright, Natalie Cole, George Howard, Jeff Lorber, Everett Harp, Maysa Leak, Norman Brown, Keith Washington, Sheena Easton, Teena Marie, Deniece Williams, Peter White, Ron Brown, Howard Hewitt, Tom Scott, Cherrelle, Bobby Lyle, Chante Moore, Doc Powell, Michael White, James Ingram, Tom Jones, Jeffery Osborne, Lee Ritenour and The Isley Brothers.
At the La Ve Lee Smitty will be featuring cuts from his debut solo CD ‘This Is Me’ and in his line up will have Chris Coleman on drums, Darryl Diaz and Kim Hanson on keys, and Zane Musa playing sax. Not only that the incredible Lynne Fiddmont, who’s recent CD ‘Flow’ was one of the sensations of 2006, will be providing guest vocals.
For more check out the La Ve Lee’s website at www.laveleejazzclub.com