Mostly stuff I grew up listening to in the 70's on pop radio but also other artists like Clifford Brown, Miles Davis, Fredddie Hubbard, Randy Brecker, Chris Botti, Tower of Power, Earth Wind and Fire, Steely Dan, Lee Morgan, Chet Baker, Maynard Ferguson, Bill Chase, John Coltrane, Michael Brecker, Charlie Parker, Stevie Wonder, The Yellowjackets, The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Spinners, Al Green, Maurice Andre, Doc Sevrinson, Ray Charles, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, and lots more that I can't think of at the moment...sorry!
Sounds Like
Chris Botti, Rick Braun, Michael "Patches" Stewart, Randy Brecker
Rusty Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Appalachian State University as well as a master’s degree in trumpet performance from the North Carolina School of the Arts. In addition, he spent two years of post graduate studies at Indiana University. Rusty is a former adjunct faculty member of Mars Hill College and also served as the instructor of trumpet at Sevier County High School in Sevierville, TN. His vast playing experience has taken him all over the world with such groups as the Four Tops, the Temptations, the O’Jays, the Spinners, Franki Valli and the Four Seasons, the Spirit of America National Honor Band, and the premier US tour of the show “Ziegfeld: A Night At The Follies”. Rusty was the trumpet player for the Louise Mandrell Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN for the entire duration of her stay there. In addition he has performed for such headline acts as Ray Charles, Steve Allen, Olivia Newton-John, Barbara Mandrel, Lou Rawls, Aretha Franklin, Rosemary Clooney, Billy Ray Cyrus, Davy Jones, Michael Feinstein, The Tommy Dorsey Band, The Woody Herman Orchestra, The North Carolina Symphony, The Charlotte Symphony, Linda Eder, The North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra, Gerald Levert, Crystal Gayle, Alisha Elliot, and Rebecca Lynn Howard. He has also performed for Princess Cruise Lines, Opryland USA, and Busch Gardens: The Old Country. Rusty is also a regular in the recording studio both as a player and an arranger. In addition, his solo CD “Oceanfront” is available online at www.cdbaby.com/rustysmith. It's a fresh, new mix of Smooth Jazz, R&B, Soul, and Carolina Beach music with a few surprises. With special guests Roy Roberts (Living Blues Critics Award winner for Producer of the Year and Artist Most Deserving of Wider Recognition) and the legendary beach band The Embers. Co-produced by Smith and R. Mark Black (Mark My Words).
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Thanks very much for friendship... I like this opportunity to shared our worlds... The Life of a man is made up of a series of dreams which write our history, as well as our children, who then start to write their own. I decided to continue writing mine as soon as I began to dream in early childhood. One doesn't need to stop the journey along the way. It is necessary to believe that the stars which light our way will never go out, and to continue to follow our dreams which inspire us in the most beautiful moments of our lives. If not, why is my star helping me to write so many fine melodies? I composed a suite for my dream, called " Melody for an Oscar", and I am convinced that one day someone will help me to reach for that Oscar in Hollywood, which I have always imagined in my dreams. No matter what, my dreams have enhanced my musical creativity, and for that I am thankful. Warmest regards,
Our beloved colleagues!
Thank you for your friendship!
Watch us and enjoy!
We are looking for a manager, who will help us to participate major Jazz Festivals and/or book concert tours overseas.
Sincerely,
Armen Martirosian, artistic director, AJB
HEY RUSTY! Thanks for the hello and you already ARE my friend. Looks like you are having a fantabulous career, playing all over the place. Be sure to look me up when you visit the west coast. cheers, Julia
It's a good thing that I didn't go huggin' and a kissin' on ya. :) I'm really glad that we got to hang for a bit while you were here. And I'm glad that things are looking up for you too. Hang in there, my crud only hung around for 3 weeks. You've got plenty of time. :P
