Michael S. Smith (drummer)
Michael Smith | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Scott Smith |
| Also known as | Mike Smith |
| Born | January 30, 1946 |
| Died | January 2, 2006 (aged 59) |
| Genres | Jazz, Avant-garde music, Ambient music, Soul music |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | drums, percussion |
| Years active | 1965–2005 |
Michael Scott Smith (January 30, 1946 – January 2, 2006) was an American jazz drummer and percussionist. Based in the Washington D.C. - Baltimore area for most of his 40-year career, Smith played with many jazz greats including Dave Liebman, Herbie Hancock, John Abercrombie, Randy Brecker, Tommy Flanagan, Billy Eckstein, Astrud Gilberto, Freddie Hubbard, Herb Ellis, and Milt Jackson.