Greg Smith
Beyond
© 2007 Greg Smith (600638960440)
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A masterful collection of tunes from the pop, jazz and classical worlds, performed on solo acoustic guitar in a playful, improvisatory style that is sure to catch your interest.
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- 1 Every Breath You Make
- 2 My One and Only Love
- 3 Castles Made of Sand
- 4 Original Rays
- 5 Iris
- 6 Summertime
- 7 Blue Monk
- 8 Claire De Lune
- 9 Bolero
- 10 Triste
- 11 I Wish
- 12 Yesterday
- 13 Here Comes the Sun
- 14 My Cheri Amour
- 15 But Beautiful
- 16 Darn That Dream
- 17 When You Wish Upon a Star
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"Greg Smith has a warmth to his playing and his sound that is unique. His phrasing caresses you like a hug from an old friend." --- Chick Corea
"Greg is a great guitar player; he's got great technique, fabulous ideas, and his sense of timing is right on the mark. He's a true spiritual being with an unsurpassed seeking mind and will continue to fold the benefits of his humanistic quest into his ever-evolving musical expression."---Larry Coryell
About the artist: Playing guitar since 1966, Greg has played in many styles, ranging from classical, through rock,blues,country, straight ahead jazz and smooth jazz, and all the way to free jazz. He attended Berklee College of Music in 1973 and has studied with Pat Metheny, Larry Coryell and pianist Manfredo Fest.
He is a wonderful straight ahead jazz and smooth jazz guitarist,a chord melody specialist and has composed many jazz , rock and fusion tunes, as well as a recent string quartet and a fantasia for full orchestra, viola, and bassoon.
Greg has performed all over the United States with various stars such as Chick Corea, Edgar Winter, Larry Coryell, Jeff Berlin, Glen Zotolla, Randy Sabien and Brian Torff. He has opened concerts for Diana Krall, Brian Wilson, Issac Hayes, The Moody Blues,Chris Botti, Jonathan Butler and Tuck and Patti.
John Travolta hired Greg to coach him on guitar playing for John's guitar debut on the feature film "A Love song for Bobby Long". Greg took part in a rare Billie Holiday tribute performance by award winning actress Juliette Lewis.
Currently he performs weekly around the greater Tampa Bay area as a solo acoustic guitarist, as well as with numerous duos, the Heartdance band and the Alvina Moore Band. He works as a studio musician and arranger for Artists Career Services.
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beyond
author: kathleen swannvery, very nice. relaxing yet upbeat. i enjoy listening to greg smith.
"BEYOND"
author: Col. Walt JohnsonWhen ever you plan a project you want to include songs that people will relate to, feel familiar with. Then you want a variety so to hold the interest of the listener. Then if you are doing cover music you want to be able to make it your own. Lastly you want to do something people will like. It has to have good technical quality as well as be warm and real. It is difficult as best to get all of this into a project. It takes class and talent and a dedication to your art. Greg Smith has indeed with " Beyond " found the way to put it all together. It is a great CD and one that you sould never tire of listening to.
Greg is a star- a wonderful compilation from a talented musician
author: Maggie SmithGreg is a star- a wonderful compilation from a talented musician- I especially enjoyed his covers of the classics