Richard Smith (born in

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) is an American

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ist. Smith teaches at

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's Thorton School of Music.

Solo albums

*''Rockin The Boat'' 1989 *''Puma Creek'' 1989 *''Bella Firenze'' 1991 *''From My Window'' 1994 *''First Kiss'' 1997 *''Flow'' 1999 *''Natural Soul'' 2002 *''SOuLIDIFIED'' 2003 *''LA Chillharmonic'' 2008Jazz Times - 2008 -Volume 38, Issues 6-10 - Page 222 "Chillharmonic (Artistry/Mack Avenue) University professor and guitarist Richard Smith makes a triumphant return with a ... But, inspired by funk, R&B, jazz and even big-band sounds, Smith surrounds himself with an all-star cast: pianists Jeff ..." * Tangos 2014 - with Dutch/Colombian pianist, Tico Pierhagen, Brian Bromberg (bass) and Gene Coye (drums). A Chillharmonic Media release

References

Living people Year of birth missing (living people) American jazz guitarists USC Thornton School of Music faculty {{US-jazz-guitarist-stub