Biography

Solo Performer
Touring & Session Bassist/Guitarist
Producer, Composer, Clinician, Instructor and Published Author

Kenn Smith has shared the stage with many great artists such as: Tower of Power, Wynton Marsalis and members of the Miles Davis Band. Born and raised in Chicago, he honed his musical skills as a freelance guitarist and bassist on Chicago's music scene. From theater and nightclubs to studio sessions and tours he quickly earned the reputation as one of the best in his field. As a solo artist, his music and impeccable technique are consistently described as a "soulful, organic experience". He has written and performed various styles. From Classical to Jazz, Funk to Progressive Rock and World Music.
His solo bass CD "Short Stories" is also available for download at iTunes and other online music sites.

Performances Credits:

Classical, R&B, Soul, Jazz, Gospel, Blues & Rock:
The Chicago Sinfonietta - Paul Freeman Director,
Tbe Black Ensemble Theater, Jimmy Tillman (music director for the Black Ensemble, ex-drummer of Blues legend Willie Dixon) Chi-Lites, Tower of Power, Tom Tom Washington (Arranger for Earth, Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson and Phil Collins.)
late George (Paco) Patterson (Music director/composer for the Isly Brothers and other R&B greats.)
Lamont Boston, Bill (Budda) Dickens, Bernie Mac, Khari Parker, Erine Adams, Valerie Wellington, R. Kelly, Jazz Piano Legend the late Peter Z, Leni Stern,
Jazz Legend Violinist Johnny Frigo, the late great Art Porter, Members of the Miles Davis Band,
Jodie Christian, Najee, Darryl Jones (Bassist for Rolling Stones), James "Jimmy Car Wash" Spinks.
BeBe Winans and The Winans Family, Stanley Turrentine, Shirley Horn, Bucky Pizzarelli, Stanley Jordan, Wynton Marsalis