Montclair Jazz Fest – SOUNDCHECK SERIES: Dr. Darrell Smith

Join us for SOUNDCHECK SERIES! Every third Thursday of the month, the JAZZ HOUSE MONTCLAIR presents a new monthly jazz gig featuring a performance of some of our favorite regional artists followed by a two-hour jam session where all musicians are welcome. Bring your instruments and come check it out!

BAND LINEUP 

Dr. Darrell Smith – Drums

ABOUT DR. DARRELL SMITH

New York City native Darrell Smith, PhD is a talented drummer, historian, composer and educator. Smith recently received his Doctorate of Musical Arts from SUNY Stony Brook and studied under jazz program director Ray Anderson. As a band leader, Smith frequently performs with his Dal Segno Trio at popular New York venues where they are celebrated for high-energy, spirited performances. A recent tour brought the Dal Segno Trio to Mumbai, India as a headliner for the 2019 NCPA Jazz Festival. As a composer and drummer, Smith also has extensive experience with musical theater in Off-Broadway and national productions. His original music for the New Orleans-themed play “Interludes” was featured in multiple off broadway runs in New York City.

LOCATION 

JAZZ HOUSE Annex, 2nd floor of JAZZ HOUSE KiDS | Main entrance is through the rear parking lot on North Willow near Bloomfield Avenue. Doors open at 6:30 pm with open act at 7:00, main act at 7:30 pm, followed by open jam until 10:30 pm.

COVER

$10 at the door; Current JAZZ HOUSE students are free