Robbie Smith is a true performer in
every sense of the word. His trumpet playing has an exquisite
quality and unique style, which will leave you wanting more! He
toured the world with Blues Diva Candye Kane in 1998-2008, and was a
key performer in the United by Music tour with Candye Kane and
Friends in 2006 and 2008. Robbie's musicality is top-notch and so diverse
he's played with a variety of Blues Bands, Swing Bands, Big Bands,
Jazz Ensembles, and Top 40s Groups.
Robbie takes inspiration from the
most prominent of trumpet influences, such as Doc Severinsen, Chet
Baker, Clifford Brown, and Maynard Ferguson and blends them with the
stylistic influences of Louis Prima, Louis Jordan and Wynonie
Harris.
A
Southern California native, Robbie Makes his home in
Long Beach and gigs steadily in the Los Angeles and
San Diego areas. You can find him performing with
the Wayne Foster Entertainment Group, Jack Wheaton
from Stan Kenton , Candye Kane, Sue
Palmer, Blue Largo, Taryn Donath, Big Band Express, The Players, The Modern Jazz Majestics, Jonny Viau and the Blues Allstars, Johnny B. and
others. Robbie has also made special guest appearances at the annual
CHOC Motorcycle Ride with 2000 Lbs of Blues. His sound is pure,
simple and perfectly executed!
