Kester Smith

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Kester Smith
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Smith, January 2012
Background information
BornGranada
OriginTrinidad
Genres
Occupation(s)Percussionist
Associated actsTaj Mahal

Kester Winston "Smitty" Smith is an American percussionist. Born in Granada and raised from a young age in Trinidad, He is the drummer for the Taj Mahal Trio and has collaborated with jazz, blues and world musicians.[1][2] He has performed with and alongside Taj Mahal for over forty years.[3] He has recorded music with Taj Mahal, Geoff Muldaur, Peter Rowan, Cedella Booker, Morgan Freeman, Ellen McIlwaine, Mary Coughlan and Pinetop Perkins.[4]

Selected discography[]

References[]

  1. ^ Britt, Grant. "Taj Mahal Review - Raleigh, NC 2-18-12". Blogs. No Depression. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
  2. ^ Hayden, Mark. "Taj Mahal is tale of blues legend". Arts & Entertainment. The Durango Herald. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
  3. ^ Penn, Roberta. "Global sounds inspire Taj Mahal". News. Star News. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
  4. ^ "Kester Smith". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
  5. ^ "Mo' Roots". Dead Disc. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
  6. ^ "Taj Mahal - Big Blues: Live at Ronnie Scott Audio CD". CD Universe. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
  7. ^ "Taj Mahal - Mule Bone Audio CD". CD Universe. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
  8. ^ "Secret Handshake". Dead Disc. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
  9. ^ "Taj Mahal - Sugar Mama Blues Audio CD". CD Universe. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
  10. ^ "Maestro". CD Universe. Retrieved 6 January 2013.


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