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Wadada Leo Smith

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On tour Yes
Followers 2,029
Category Free Jazz, Jazz
Concerts
Jan
10
Winter Jazzfest Manhattan Marathon
New York
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About Wadada Leo Smith
Ishmael Wadada Leo Smith (18 December 1941 in Leland, Mississippi) is a trumpeter and composer working primarily in the fields of avant-garde jazz and free improvisation. He started out playing drums, mellophone and French horn before he settled on the trumpet. He played in various rhythm-n-blues groups and by 1967 became a member of the AACM and co-founded the Creative Construction Company, a trio with Leroy Jenkins and Anthony Braxton. In 1971 Smith formed his own label, Kabell. He also formed another band, the New Dalta Ahkri, with members including Henry Threadgill, Anthony Davis and Oliver Lake. In the 1970s Smith studied ethnomusicology at Wesleyan University. He played again with Anthony Braxton as well as recording with Derek Bailey's Company. In the mid-eighties, Smith became Rastafarian and began using the name Wadada. In 1993, he began teaching at Cal Arts, a position he currently holds. In addition to trumpet and flugelhorn, Smith plays several world music instruments, including the koto, kalimba, and atenteben (Ghanaian bamboo flute); he has also taught courses in instrument making. His compositions often use a graphic notation system he calls "Ankhrasmation." In 1998, Smith and guitarist Henry Kaiser released Yo, Miles! a tribute to Miles Davis's under-appreciated 1970s electric period. On this album Smith, Kaiser and a large cast of musicians recorded cover versions and original compositions inspired by Miles's electric music. The follow-ups Sky Garden (released by Cuneiform in 2004) and Upriver (released in 2005) were recorded with a different cast of musicians. Both line-ups featured Michael Manring on bass. Smith's Golden Quartet (with whom he's released two albums) features Jack DeJohnette on drums, Anthony Davis on keyboards, and Malachi Favors on bass. Smith has recently recorded a few albums for Tzadik and Pi Recordings record labels.
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Genres
Free Jazz, Jazz
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Wadada Leo Smith Tour Cities
New York, NY

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Concerts & Tour Date Information

Is Wadada Leo Smith on tour?

Yes, Wadada Leo Smith is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming Wadada Leo Smith concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Wadada Leo Smith tour is scheduled for 1 dates across 1 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.

How many upcoming tour dates is Wadada Leo Smith scheduled to play?

Wadada Leo Smith is scheduled to play 1 shows between 2024-2025. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.

When does the Wadada Leo Smith tour start?

Wadada Leo Smith’s tour starts Jan 10, 2025 and ends on Jan 10, 2025. They will play 1 cities; their most recent concert was held in New York at Performance Space New York and their next upcoming concert will be in at .

What venues is Wadada Leo Smith performing at?

As part of the Wadada Leo Smith tour, Wadada Leo Smith is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:

2025 Tour Dates:

Jan 10 - New York, NY @ Performance Space New York
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