We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Peace

by Perry Smith

supported by
sabatino cocco
sabatino cocco thumbnail
sabatino cocco Great job Perry, wonderful lines !!!
rdlmd
rdlmd thumbnail
rdlmd Beautiful tone and interpretation of standards! Favorite track: A Child is Born.
philps
philps thumbnail
dlw147
dlw147 thumbnail
Chris Parsons
Chris Parsons thumbnail
Michael Blum
Michael Blum thumbnail
Michael Coffin
Michael Coffin thumbnail
judrock
judrock thumbnail
yebdox
yebdox thumbnail
katreinhertfan
katreinhertfan thumbnail
us28840
us28840 thumbnail
iwalcott
iwalcott thumbnail
/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $10 USD  or more

     

  • Full Digital Discography

    5
    releases

    Get all 5 Perry Smith releases available on Bandcamp and save 35%.

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Peace, Live in Brooklyn, New Angel, Street Sense, and Stars and Cars. , and , .

    Purchasable with gift card

      $26.65 USD (35% OFF)

     

1.
This Nearly Was Mine 05:38
buy track
2.
Cyclic Episode 05:56
buy track
3.
Darn That Dream 06:57
buy track
4.
Upper Manhattan Medical Group 03:53
buy track
5.
Like Someone In Love 05:31
buy track
6.
Peace 04:28
buy track
7.
A Child is Born 03:00
buy track
8.
I Remember You 03:40
buy track
9.
Alone Together 04:24
buy track

about

For guitarist/composer/bandleader/educator Perry Smith, standards are an integral part of his life as a musician, accompanying him on the ups and downs of life, providing a landscape for him to explore, and improvise on, from his heart. Smith elaborates, “I had been interested in recording a trio album of standards to really draw the listener in through classic melodies, dynamics and the natural sound of my Gibson ES-175. Using a traditional archtop hollow body, my style of jazz guitar can really work with a sensitive and swinging rhythm section like Schnelle and Minaie. I chose to record a variety of standards that have meant a lot to me over the years, and what I discovered is that as my own life experiences have unfolded, my connection to these songs, and what I have to offer musically has only gotten deeper. It leaves me with an immense amount of gratitude for these standards.”

The genesis of Peace (available April 23, 2021 on Smith Tone Records) materialized in November of 2019 when Smith found himself on the road with two old friends and great musicians, Los Angeles drummer Dan Schnelle and NYC bassist Sam Minaie. Musically, and personally, this trio is thick as thieves, having all coming up together in Southern California about two decades ago, and creating music together for many years. The trio recorded the album on a day off in LA. After the initial trio recording Smith returned to LA in February, 2020 to mix the album and record three solo guitar tracks (“A Child Is Born”, “I Remember You” and “Alone Together”). “I wanted to close out the album in a more intimate way and provide some contrast to the trio. Solo jazz guitar has always been a big part of my artistic path. I view the guitar as an orchestra and each string a separate voice. Playing solo gives me an opportunity to shape the song exactly as I’m hearing it in the moment. Solo guitar is kind of like walking on a tight rope, if you’re centered and in the zone, it feels so natural,” says Smith.

The standards of the jazz tradition are a very rich and valued trove of music that can accompany you through joy, lamentation, celebration and sorrow. Whether it’s a song by Jimmy Van Heusen or Sam Rivers, these compositions have stood the test of time, and have provided countless generations of listeners and musicians with a foundation on which to build, on which to express oneself; a vast source of solace, entertainment delight, triggering/making memories, serving as the “cornerstone of the jazz repertoire” (Ted Gioia, The Jazz Standards), and providing the soundtrack to many of our lives.

“In these trying times where all our lives and careers have been upended by a pandemic, I offer this album as a soothing escape from the daily headlines. We could all use a little more Peace in our lives and I hope this album provides listeners some comfort through these turbulent times,” says Smith.

credits

released April 23, 2021

Perry Smith - Guitar
Sam Minaie - Bass
Dan Schnelle - Drums

Peace:
1 - This Nearly Was Mine (5:38) by Richard Rodgers
2 - Cyclic Episode (5:57) by Sam Rivers
3 - Darn That Dream (6:57) by Jimmy Van Heusen
4 - Upper Manhattan Medical Group (3:58) by Billy Strayhorn
5 - Like Someone in Love (5:32) by Jimmy Van Heusen
6 - Peace (4:28) by Horace Silver
7 - A Child is Born (3:00) by Thad Jones
8 - I Remember You (3:41) by Victor Schertzinger
9 - Alone Together (4:24) by Arthur Schwartz

Recorded and mixed by Justin Stanley in Los Angeles, CA Mastered by Fred Kevorkian in Brooklyn, NY *tracks 7,8,9 are solo guitar performances

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Perry Smith image

Perry Smith New York

Guitarist Perry Smith combines the tradition of Jazz with broad influences from R&B, Rock and Folk to create his signature style. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Smith is now based in Brooklyn where he leads his own group and is a sideman for jazz and contemporary artists. ... more

contact / help

Contact Perry Smith

Streaming and
Download help

Report this album or account

If you like Perry Smith, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Beans joins the show to discuss his album release, "ZWAARD".

listen now