The Kendrick Smith Trio
at the Metropolitan Gallery
Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 3 p.m.

The Nu-Art Series proudly presents The Kendrick Smith Trio on Saturday, November 5, 2011, from 3 to 6 p.m. The performance is part of our ongoing Jazz and the Visual Arts Series and takes place at the Nu-Art Series' Metropolitan Gallery, 2936 Locust Street, St. Louis MO 63103. Doors open at 2 p.m.; $10.00 admission, open seating.

Kendrick Smith Trio's sound can be best described as organic, straight ahead, post-bop style jazz. The group has very unique style and variety of players and personalities within the group.

Micah Walker, born in raised in St. Louis, MO, has been interested in the drums since he was three years old, and has been playing since the age of nine. He is now a sophomore at SIU-Edwardsville, studying Jazz Performance. Additionally, Micah has been accepted into Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, and has also been awarded a scholarship to Berklee. Micah has played with a number of notable jazz musicians throughout his career, including renowned piano player and professor Reggie Thomas, and guitar player and professor Rick Hayden. He plans to one day become an entertainment lawyer.

Bryon Harrison of Alton, IL, has been playing piano for twelve years now. He has a Bachelor's of Music in Jazz Performance from SIU-Edwardsville. He is now pursuing a Master's in Accounting. Bryon is also very passionate about playing at his church, Deliverance Temple Complex C.O.G.I.C. , of Alton, IL. Bryon has played alongside many prominent jazz musicians, including: tenor saxophone player Willie Akins, Beyonce's drummer Kim Thompson, and piano player Reggie Thomas.

Kendrick Smith of East St. Louis, IL, has been playing music for ten years, and playing saxophone for six. Kendrick studied Jazz Performance at SIU-Edwardsville. He is very serious about his playing at his church, Apostolic Faith Healing Temple, of Washington, Park. Kendrick is very busy trying to establish a name for his group, starting in St. Louis. Kendrick has played with many well-known jazz musicians, including: trumpeter George Sams, saxophone player Greg Osby, trumpet player Terrence Blanchard, and Tony Suggs, pianist for the Count Basie Orchestra. Kendrick now studies very closely under famous Hamiet Bluiett, baritone saxophonist from the World Saxophone Quartet.

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