Jazz Center of Bellingham - Steve Smith & Company: Chick Corea’s ‘Friends’

Steve founded the Seattle Drum School in 1986 and has been teaching lessons for over 50 years. He holds Bachelor of Arts in Music and Master of Music degrees from Central Washington University where he studied percussion and jazz with renowned educator John Moawad. He has studied privately with Dom Famularo, Jim Chapin, David Garibaldi, Freddie Gruber, Derico Watson, Will Kennedy, and four-time world champion Scottish snare drummer, John Scullion. 

Over the years Steve has performed with such artists as guitarist Roger Fisher (Heart), saxophonist Hank Crawford, organist Jimmy McGriff, and many highly regarded local and regional players. He currently performs with his eclectic instrumental rock band the 350s, folk rock quartet 3 Track Mind, and as a duo with his wife Kristy (Steve and Kristy Smith), as well as hosting monthly jazz sessions with longtime friends Jon Alberts and Paul Gabrielson, plus a rotating cast of guest musicians.