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LOCATION:
Los Angeles,
California
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 100 miles from Los Angeles, CA.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Alhambra, Bell Gardens, Glendale, Huntington Park, Maywood, Monterey Park, Bell, Hollywood, Pasadena, South Pasadena, Montebello, South Gate, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Inglewood, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, Culver City, Downey, El Monte, Lynwood, Pico Rivera, Toluca Lake, Universal City, Willowbrook, Compton, La Canada, Montrose, North Hollywood.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Jazz Guitar
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Acoustic Guitar
GENRE:
Blues, Brazilian, Classical, Jazz
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1991
PAY RANGE:
$100-$1000 per event
INFLUENCES:
Joe Pass, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Bireli Lagrene
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George Smith
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DESCRIPTION:
Tasteful, elegant and delightful. George's performances have been called just that and can add a touch of style to your event. George has studied and played with some of the finest musicians in the world. He has performed professionally for over 12 years and has extensive stage and studio credits. George began his classical guitar studies at the age of 13 at the famed Apollon Conservatory of Music in Greece. The following year he was already performing in student recitals and immersed himself in the study of Jazz on the electric guitar. George attended the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy summer session in Michigan at age 16, and was accepted at USC's Thornton School of Music as a Studio/Jazz Guitar major the following year.
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SONG LIST:
A Night in Tunisia - Dizzy Gillespie (Gillespie)
All Blues - Miles Davis (Davis)
All of Me - Billie Holiday (Simmons/Marks)
All the Things You Are - Joshua Redman (Kern
Alone Together - Jim Hall (Dietz/Scwartz)
Along Came Betty - Pat Martino (B. Golson)
As Time Goes By - Casablanca (Hupfeld)
Autumn Leaves - Bill Evans (Mercer)
Basin Street Blues - Louis Armstrong (Williams)
Beatrice - Sam Rivers (Rivers)
Billie’s Bounce - John Scofield (C. Parker)
Black Orpheus - Louis Bonfa (Bonfa)
Blackbird - The Beatles (Lennon/McCartney)
Blue In Green - Miles Davis (B. Evans)
Body And Soul - John Coltrane (J. Green)
Bright Size Life - Pat Metheny (Metheny)
Bye Bye Blackbird - Miles Davis (Henderson/Davis)
Cantaloupe Island - Herbie Hancock (Hancock)
Caravan - Duke Ellington (Ellington)
Chameleon - Herbie Hancock (Hancock)
Cherokee - Duke Ellington (R. Noble)
Come Together - The Beatles (Lennon/McCartney)
Corcovado (Quiet Nights) - Joao Gilberto (A.C. Jobim)
Cry Me A River - Dinah Washington (A. Hamilton)
Days Of Wine And Roses - Ella Fitzgerald (H. Mancini)
Donna Lee - Oscar Peterson (C. Parker)
Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles (Lennon/McCartney)
Emily - Bill Evans (J. Mercer)
Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You - Diana Krall (Redman)
Georgia On My Mind
- Ray Charles (Carmichael)
Giant Steps - John Coltrane (Coltrane)
Girl From Ipanema - Stan Getz (A.C. Jobim)
Green Dolphin Street - Chick Corea (Kaper/Washington)
Have You Met Miss Jones
- Joe Pass (Rodgers/Hart)
Here There and Everywhere - The Beatles (Lennon/McCartney)
Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder (Wonder)
I Got Rhythm - Ella Fitzgerald (Gershwin)
I Love You - Joshua Redman (C. Porter)
I Wish - Stevie Wonder (Wonder)
I’ll Take Romance - Lee Morgan (Oakland)
In the Wee Small Hours - Sting (Mann/Halliard)
Invitation - Jaco Pastorius (Kaper/Webster)
Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder (Wonder)
Isreal - Bill Evans (J. Carisi)
It Don’t Mean a Thing - Count Basie (Ellington/Mills)
Joy Spring - Freddie Hubbard (C. Brown)
Let it Be - The Beatles (Lennon/McCartney)
Let’s Fall in Love - Diana Krall (Arlen/Koehler)
Li’l Darlin’ - Ray Brown (N. Hefti)
Love For Sale - Kenny Barron (C. Porter)
Mercy Mercy Mercy - Cannonball Adderly (J. Zawinul)
Misty - Errol Garner (Garner)
Moment’s Notice - John Coltrane (Coltrane)
My Favorite Things - John McLaughlin (Hammerstein/Rodgers)
My Funny Valentine - Miles Davis (Rodgers/Hart)
My One and Only Love - Michael Brecker (Wood/Mellin)
Nica’s Dream - Horace Silver (Silver)
Nuages - Django Reinhardt (Reinhardt)
Once I Loved - McCoy Tyner (A.C. Jobim)
Our Love Is Here to Stay - Dinah Washington (Gershwin)
Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band (A.W.B.)
Round Midnight - Thelonious Monk (Monk)
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder (Wonder)
Someday My Prince Will Come - Bill Evans (Churchill/Morey)
Soul Man - Sam & Dave (Hayes/Porter)
Spain - Chick Corea (Corea)
St. Louis Blues - Louis Armstong (W.C. Handy)
Stella By Starlight - Joe Pass (V. Young)
Stormy Weather - Duke Ellington (Arlen/Koehler)
Summertime - Sarah Vaughan (Gershwin)
Sunny - Wes Montgomery(B. Hebb)
Superstition - Stevie Wonder (Wonder)
Take Five - Dave Brubeck (P. Desmond)
Tenderly - George Benson (Gross/Lawrence)
The Chicken - Jaco Pastorius (P.W. Ellis)
There Will Never Be Another You - Cal Tjader (Warren/Gordon)
This Masquerade - George Benson (L. Russell)
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole (I. Gordon)
Use Me - Bill Withers (Withers)
Waltz For Debbie - Bill Evans (Evans)
Wave - Joe Pass (A.C. Jobim)
West Coast Blues - Wes Montgomery (Montgomery)
What Is This Thing Called Love - Billie Holiday (C. Porter)
Witchcraft - Sarah Vaughan(Coleman/Leigh)
Yesterday - The Beatles (Lennon/McCartney)
You Are the Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder (Wonder)
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
He was an amazing musician. All of our guests enjoyed the music. He made our night even more special. Thanks George!!
--Olivia P.
Glendale, CA
11/23/2007
George is an exceptionally talented musician. He played for us at our wedding during the ceremony & reception and engaged in conversation about jazz music with one of our guests who also plays in a jazz band. What a nice young man. He is professional and cordial. We hope he will be successful with many more events on his calendar. Sincerely, Terry & Jeannie Darnell
--Jeannie M.
Riverside, CA
9/29/2007
George was great! very talented.
--Meg S.
Anaheim, CA
2/7/2007
Wonderful song selection, punctual, very high level of professionalism. Very personable as well.
--Dan S.
Los Angeles, CA
11/9/2006
George was a fabulous addition to my wedding. Very prompt in returning both e-mails and phone calls, as well as reasonably priced. He was the only music we had, and honestly the only thing we needed. George arrived early and left late with no complaints. He was professional in all aspects and very accommodating -- the ceremony started 45 minutes late, the sun was beating down, he was asked to change locations, and yet there was nothing but a relaxed smile on his face. We are very pleased and highly recommend him.
--Karri T.
Laguna Beach, CA
5/18/2007
I appreciated that he arrived early and had accomodated our requests. The evening was definitely enhanced with his performance.
--Daryl I.
Santa Monica, CA
11/10/2006
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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Available On Request
PAST APPEARANCES:
Friday, November 23, 2007
4:30PM - Private Residence
Glendale, CA
Client Feedback
Saturday, October 20, 2007
7:30PM - Calabasas Community Center
Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, September 29, 2007
12:30PM - Mission Inn
Riverside, CA
Client Feedback
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
5:00PM - Venue At Waterford Center (apartment Complex)
Woodland Hills, CA
Saturday, July 14, 2007
7:00PM - My Home
Walnut, CA
Saturday, July 07, 2007
4:00PM - Santa Barbara Historical Society Museum
Santa Barbara, CA
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
4:00PM - South Coast Plaza
Costa Mesa, CA
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
6:00PM - Surf And Sand Resort
Laguna Beach, CA
Friday, May 18, 2007
12:30PM - Crystal Cove State Park
Laguna Beach, CA
Client Feedback
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
5:00PM - Disney's Grand Californian Hotel
Anaheim, CA
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Friday, January 19, 2007
7:00PM - Pomona Mining Company Restaurant
Pomona, CA
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Please note, in addition to Los Angeles, George Smith also serves the surrounding towns of Alhambra, Bell Gardens, Glendale, Huntington Park, Maywood, Monterey Park, Bell, Hollywood, Pasadena, South Pasadena, Montebello, South Gate, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Inglewood, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, Culver City, Downey, El Monte, Lynwood, Pico Rivera, Toluca Lake, Universal City, Willowbrook, Compton, La Canada, Montrose, North Hollywood and many other locations in and around the Los Angeles area.
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