Canasta was a game my family became adept at during quarantine, and it defined part of our daily routine following our dinner. Likewise, writing and producing this EP became part of my daily work, as I strived to capture everything that had led me to this summer, and where I wanted to move myself going forward.
I had the enormous pleasure to work with both old friends and new ones as the recording of this album stretched across two very different eras of my life. I thank everyone who has been apart of this process, whether that has been simply listening to my ideas in the middle of the night or spending weeks learning and recording with me.
Composer Asuka Kikitani was inspired by the vibrant nature of Minnesota to construct this gorgeous calendar cycle of percussive works. Bandcamp New & Notable May 30, 2023
Strong debut album as a leader/composer/saxophonist. Smith leads 21 musicians through jazz styles from edgy to calming. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 18, 2015