Marvin "Bugalu" Smith

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Marvin "Bugalu" Smith
Born1948 (age 72–73)
Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresAvant-garde jazz, free jazz, experimental
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsDrums, percussion
Associated actsSun Ra

Marvin "Bugalu" Smith (born 1948) is an American jazz percussionist[1] best known for his work with the Sun Ra and The Sun Ra Arkestra.[1]

Life[]

Smith was born in Englewood, New Jersey.[1] The son of a carpenter, Smith had three other siblings.[2] He began learning to play drums at age 2[3] and studied with Max Roach, Elvin Jones, Philly Joe Jones, and Art Taylor.[3] He also learned from his older brother, Earl "Buster" Smith, who himself went on to play with Eric Dolphy.[1]

Smith toured Italy with saxophonist Tyree Grimm Jr.[2] eventually staying there for twenty years during which he also played with Rocky Roberts.[2] While living in Italy, Smith became a Buddhist and its practices informed his drumming.[2]

Smith played with Archie Shepp[4] from 1982-1987 and then joined Sun Ra's Arkestra in 1987.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Aaron, Peter (July 1, 2013). "Marvin "Bugalu" Smith - The Beat Goes On". Chronogram Media. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Petride, Ron (February 2011). "What Do You Know About? - Marvin "Bugalu" Smith" (PDF). Modern Drummer. 35 (2): 90–91. ISSN 0194-4533. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Marvin Bugalu Smith". All About Jazz. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  4. ^ Cohan, Brad (March 2, 2020). "Dave Sewelson: More Music for a Free World (Mahakala)". JazzTimes. Retrieved May 24, 2021.

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