Leroy Carr, Ray Charles & Johnny Johnson: artists' styles reflected in what Daniel tries to project via his playing and teaching. James Booker, Dr John, Professor Longhair. Gene Harris, Ramsey Lewis, Bobby Timmons. Memphis Slim , Otis Spann, Rooseveldt Sykes. 5) BLUES, BOOGIE WOOGIE & JAZZ PIANO STYLESĭaniel's artist father's record collection also inspired Daniel, imbuing him in Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson, Meade Lux Lewis. His mother's father led his own jazz band on piano in 1930's Indonesia & DS was especially inspired by his Dutch-Indonesian uncle Piet on frequent visits to Holland - religiously taping him, learning his riffs, bass lines & licks. Whilst he has Grade8 classical training, his blues/jazz roots run deeper. Further, he has played at fundraising events for the MS Society in Scotland and England, has helped raise thousands of pounds & received a special award from MS Society UK for his work for the charity via CD sales and special concerts.Ĥ5 years! That's how long DS has been playing boogie, since his mother first showed him a left-hand 'walking-bass' aged 8. In addition to his 5 British Blues Foundation nominations, 'Best UK Blues Keyboardist' Daniel was nominated Jools Holland-presented 'Boisdale London : Best Boogie Woogie Pianist of the Year' 2017. YT> The DS BLUES BAND & ALAN GLEN play 'You & Me' at The Hideaway, London Great musicians that Daniel has had the privilege of playing &/or recording with include : 1) ALBUM RELEASES 18 albums ! See his 'SHOP' & YouTube albums (below)! Standard boogie-woogie numbers (‘Swanee River Boogie’ etc) and blues are combined with his own compositions into an entertainingly presented repertoire underscored with a dry understated wit.' 'Daniel Smith.is seen.as the preeminent player in Britain. 'Daniel Smith is a musician with a great future in front of him… he moves with an easy fluency… his CD has nine stupendous numbers, all his own compositions… he has the ability to compose magnificent pieces - the product of a fine musical sensibility.'Ħ) ' THE STORY OF BOOGIE-WOOGIE: A LEFT-HAND LIKE GOD' (Peter J Sylvester) UK YT> The DS BLUES BAND & JOHN BURGESS play 'Chicken & Egg' at Edinburgh Ĥ) GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER UK 'Dazzlingly accomplished boogie woogie and blues piano.' a serious challenger to Jools Holland as the UK's number 1.'ģ) BLUES REVIEW USA ' For jump blues, look no further than The Daniel Smith Blues Band.' 'The world's greatest Anglo-Scottish-Dutch-Indonesian boogie pianist. YT> The DS BLUES BAND & ALAN BARNES play 'Keys To The Highway' Keys To The Highway is a very, very fine album.' 'When Dan iel Smith releases an album, it's always a good thing.
He also teaches English online, having taught in 8 countries, in what was his original career! He receives extensive radio airplay, is writing a new album for 2022 and continues to empower via his piano instruction!
During Lockdown, he released his 3 YT albums, one featuring internationally renowned Alan Barnes (sax). Now, back based in hometown Dollar, Scotland (after 4 years in Andalusia, Spain) Daniel is developing educational YouTube resources. His mother's Dutch-Indonesian family's jazz piano roots going back to 1930s Jakarta! His English father (& prolific artist) was a fan of Ammons, Yancy & Jerry Lee. LOWDOWN: This Scottish pianist/vocalist has form. NEWS:See TUITION for instruction updates try this YouTube TUTORIALS visit the SHOPfor available albums & discography check the three YT albums, ( bottom of this page !) and why not sign up for his online blues piano tuition ? Get in touch for input! Dover Publications, Inc., New York, 459 - 460.Daniel Smith: blues & boogie pianist, teacher, composer, vocalist, band-leader. Alfred Dolge, Pianos and their Makers: A Comprehensive History of the Development of the Piano. Scherpe & Company, Rothschild & Company and Reichardt Piano Company. Other piano manufacturing companies established in Illinois during this time period, but without a specific date include: Schumann Piano Company, Nysewander Piano Company, both in Rockford National Player Piano Company and Standard Piano Player Company, both in Oregon, IL Seybold Piano & Organ Company in Elgin and in Chicago: Weber & Sons, P. William A Johnson Piano Company, Champaign Steger & Sons Piano Manufacturing Company, Chicagoīarnes Smith & Strohber Piano Company, Chicago
Western Cottage Piano & Organ Company, Ottawaįoley & Williams Piano Manfacturing Company, Chicago Chicago became a major player in piano manufacturing during the 19th century.
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