- Born
- 24 June 1961
Waukegan - Country
- United States
- Discography
- 2 albums
Biography
Marvin Smith is a jazz musician who plays drum kit. Marvin Smith was born on 24 June 1961 in Waukegan. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “Keeper of the Drums” (1987) to “The Road Less Traveled” (1989).
Marvin "Smitty" Smith (born June 24, 1961) is an American jazz drummer and composer. Marvin Smith was born in Waukegan, Illinois, where his father, Marvin Sr., was a drummer. "Smitty" was exposed to music at a young age, receiving formal musical training at the age of three. After graduating from Waukegan East High School, Smith attended Berklee, graduating in 1981. Smith has recorded 200 albums with various artists, as well as two solo albums. He belongs to the founding members of the M-Base collective, sharing the drummer's seat with Mark Johnson. He recorded and toured in different line-ups especially with Steve Coleman, with whom he also was part of the Dave Holland Quintet in the early 1980s. He has toured with, among others, Sting, Sonny Rollins, and Willie Nelson.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Marvin Smith is credited as a sideman
| 1985 | Frankly Speaking — Frank Foster |
| 1994 | One More Once — Michel Camilo |
Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Marvin Smith play?
Marvin Smith is known for playing drum kit.
When and where was Marvin Smith born?
Marvin Smith was born 24 June 1961 in Waukegan.
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