| Performances | Recording Sessions | Special Interest |
PERFORMANCES |
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| Kitano 2013 - Part 1 | |
| Outstanding performances from the
Bassoon and Beyond
quartet with special guests Ron Jackson on guitar and Neil Clarke on percussion. [24-Apr-2013] |
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| Kitano 2013 - Part 2 | |
| Additional selections from the Kitano performance. [24-Apr-2013] | |
| Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia | |
| Daniel Smith, with his acclaimed jazz quartet 'Bassoon and Beyond', filled the concert hall with a capacity audience. [19-Feb-2013] | |
| Brooklyn Conservatory Concert Hall - Part 1 (coming soon) | |
| Live performance at legendary Brooklyn Conservatory Hall where such as Benny Golson, Joe Lovano, etc. have performed. Features virtuoso jazz guitarist Ron Jackson in an exciting collaboration with Daniel Smith along with Bassoon and Beyond. [18-Nov-2011] | |
| Brooklyn Conservatory Concert Hall - Part 2 (coming soon) | |
| More selections from this concert showcasing special guest Sol Yaged on clarinet with the music of Benny Goodman. [18-Nov-2011] | |
| Kitano 2011 (coming soon) | |
| Third sold-out performance with Bassoon and Beyond at this famous award winning New York jazz venue. Features as special guests Sol Yaged on clarinet and Ron Jackson on guitar. [26-Oct-2011] | |
| The Tea Lounge | |
| This performance took place at a most unusual venue for jazz, where patrons could work on computers, sample coffee and food, and enjoy great music at the same time. [15-Oct-2010] | |
| Puppets Jazz Bar | |
| Daniel Smith's quartet had a regular slot in this now defunct jazz club over many months. Great music and great visuals. [13-Sep-2010] | |
| Jazz at Summerwinds Festival (Germany) - Part 1 | |
| Including outstanding UK musicians, Bassoon and Beyond performs here to a sold-out overflow crowd at the annual Summerwinds Festival. [6-Aug-2010] | |
| Jazz at Summerwinds Festival (Germany) - Part 2 | |
| More selections including two encore pieces after the audience would not let them off the stage. [6-Aug-2010] | |
| Kitano 2010 (coming soon) | |
| Second of three concerts at this prestigious venue. Features Duke Ellington pianist Lafayette Harris on keyboard along with regular members of Bassoon and Beyond. [18-Apr-2010] | |
| Barge Music Brooklyn | |
| New York's world famous floating concert hall on the East River. Video includes outstanding review of this performance in atmospheric setting and great playing by everyone. [28-Jan-2010] | |
| Robert Farnon Bassoon Concerto premiere (UK) | |
| Written specifically with the skills of Daniel Smith in mind, this three movement concerto was finished shortly before the composer's death in 2005. Filmed at the dress rehearsal with the Chandos Symphony Orchestra at the Malvern Concert Hall, it includes samples from all three movements along with improvisation and a jazz trio. [13-Sep-2009] | |
| Kitano 2009 | |
| The first of three concerts with Bassoon and Beyond at this prestigious Manhattan venue. The Kitano was chosen as one of the top 100 jazz clubs in the world! [18-Mar-2009] | |
RECORDING SESSIONS |
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| Smokin' Hot Bassoon Blues | |
| Two videos of recording the new album showcasing Daniel Smith. To be released in February 2014. [Nov-2013] | |
| Basoon Goes Latin Jazz! - Part 1 | |
| Features virtuoso Brazilian guitarist Sandro Albert along with members of Bassoon and Beyond. Also interesting commentary about the project from drummer Vince Ector. [Nov-2010] | |
| Basoon Goes Latin Jazz! - Part 2 (coming soon) | |
| Includes further selections recorded in NYC after the initial Part 1 sessions. Additional session (not included) includes award winning trombonist Roswell Rudd as special guest artist on this album. [Nov-2010] | |
| Blue Bassoon | |
| Filmed at Skyline Studios in New York with some of the best jazz musicians in the business...pianist Martin Bejerano (Roy Haynes band), drummer Ludwig Afonso (Spyro Gyra), bassist Michael O'Brien (everyone's favorite bass player!), and legendary Bob Dylan guitarist Larry Campbell. [15-Oct-2008] | |
VIDEOS OF SPECIAL INTEREST |
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| Career Highlights | |
| An overview of many earlier career developments including recordings of classical and crossover albums, live performance at Lincoln Center in NYC, performances in Scotland, UK, USA, reviews, etc. | |
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| Background Music to NY Photography Exhibit | |
| This is a photography exhibition at a NY gallery showcasing the work of two legendary photographers — Paul Caponigro and Martin H. Bernstein. Daniel Smith's version of Horace Silver's 'Peace' is heard throughout the video, creating a wonderful mixture of beautiful music and great photography. | |
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Art Works with Selections from Vivaldi Concertos |
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| Outstanding works of art with selections from Daniel Smith's Vivaldi bassoon concerto recordings. | |
| Concerto in A minor, RV 499 | |
| Performed with the English Chamber Orchestra. | |
| Concerto in C major, RV 469 | |
| Performed with the English Chamber Orchestra. | |
| Concerto in Bb major, RV 501 'La Notte' | |
| Performed with the English Chamber Orchestra. | |
| Concerto in F major, RV 488 | |
| Performed with the English Chamber Orchestra. | |
| Concerto in D minor, RV 481 | |
| Performed with the English Chamber Orchestra. | |
| Concerto in C major, RV 472 | |
| Performed with the English Chamber Orchestra. | |
There are many other selections of Daniel Smith's |
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| Just go to: and enter: Daniel Smith bassoon | |
PERFORMANCES |
Kitano 2013 - Part 1 |
|
| Outstanding performances from the Bassoon and Beyond quartet with special guests Ron Jackson on
guitar and Neil Clarke on percussion. [24-Apr-2013] |
|
Kitano 2013 - Part 2 |
|
| Additional selections from the Kitano performance. [24-Apr-2013] | |
Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia |
|
| Daniel Smith, with his acclaimed jazz quartet 'Bassoon and Beyond', filled the concert hall with a capacity audience. [19-Feb-2013] | |
The Tea Lounge |
|
| This performance took place at a most unusual venue for jazz, where patrons could work on computers, sample coffee and food, and enjoy great music at the same time. [15-Oct-2010] | |
Puppets Jazz Bar |
|
| Daniel Smith's quartet had a regular slot in this now defunct jazz club over many months. Great music and great visuals. [13-Sep-2010] | |
Jazz at Summerwinds Festival (Germany) - Part 1 |
|
| Including outstanding UK musicians, Bassoon and Beyond performs here to a sold-out overflow crowd at the annual Summerwinds Festival. [6-Aug-2010] | |
Jazz at Summerwinds Festival (Germany) - Part 2 |
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| More selections including two encore pieces after the audience would not let them off the stage. [6-Aug-2010] | |
Kitano 2009 |
|
| The first of three concerts with Bassoon and Beyond at this prestigious Manhattan venue. The Kitano was chosen as one of the top 100 jazz clubs in the world! [18-Mar-2009] | |
RECORDING SESSIONS |
Smokin' Hot Bassoon Blues |
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| Two videos of recording the new album showcasing Daniel Smith. To be released in February 2014. [Nov-2013] | |
VIDEOS OF SPECIAL INTEREST |
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