Podcast appearances and mentions of William O Smith

Chris and Jon discuss Christian Lass’ online Masterclass, Dr Rebecca Struthers’ talk on Fakes and Forgeries, and how Chris uses reference books for inspiration. Awair Air quality monitors Esembl-o-graf by William O. Smith Sr. and William O. Smith Jr. The Hardy Boys Old school, blue, hardcover Franklin W. Dixon mystery fiction Farewell The last day […]

Clarinetist and composer William O. Smith died recently after a long and fruitful career, ranging from playing - as Bill Smith - with Dave Brubeck to performing and composing his own pioneering modern classical work. Bill was a longtime friend of Jack Straw and produced a number of projects here, including his 2001 album Solo Music, from which this track is taken. "Epitaphs," played on two clarinets simultaneously, was composed and performed by William O. Smith, with text from the ancient Arcadian poet Anyte of Tegea.

Clarinetist and composer William O. Smith died recently after a long and fruitful career, ranging from playing - as Bill Smith - with Dave Brubeck to performing and composing his own pioneering modern classical work. Bill was a longtime friend of Jack Straw and produced a number of projects here, including his 2001 album Solo Music, from which this track is taken. "Epitaphs," played on two clarinets simultaneously, was composed and performed by William O. Smith, with text from the ancient Arcadian poet Anyte of Tegea.

Clarinetist and composer William O. Smith died recently after a long and fruitful career, ranging from playing – as Bill Smith – with Dave Brubeck to performing and composing his own pioneering modern classical work. Bill was a longtime friend of Jack Straw and produced a number of projects here, including his 2001 album Solo […]

Internationally renowned clarinetist, composer, educator and musical experimentalist Bill Smith died last weekend at the age of 93. A varied selection of his music will be heard on today’s episode of Jazz Northwest. Smith came to Seattle in 1966 to start The Contemporary Group, an experimental music ensemble which he co-led with trombonist Stuart Dempster for many years. Both as a jazz clarinetist Bill Smith and as concert artist William O. Smith, Smith was always experimenting with new sounds from the clarinet and with electronic augmentation. He was recipient of numerous awards for composition including the Prix de Paris and Prix de Rome, and he maintained a Summer residence in Rome where he devoted himself to composing. He also led a jazz trio for an extended period at The Merchant's Cafe in Seattle. Jazz Northwest is recorded and produced by host Jim Wilke and airs Sundays at 2 p.m. Listeners may also subscribe to the podcast at KNKX, NPR, Apple , Google or Spotify .

Smith and Canterbury's Collage/Decollage - an album of music for clarinet for two players - was recorded during their 2004 Jack Straw Residency.

Smith and Canterbury's Collage/Decollage - an album of music for clarinet for two players - was recorded during their 2004 Jack Straw Residency.

Smith and Canterbury’s Collage/Decollage – an album of music for clarinet for two players – was recorded during their 2004 Jack Straw Residency.