Live Performances & Gigs
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Brad Smith
Pianist, keyboardist and teacher
A veteran keyboardist of jazz, funk and Latin music in
Boston from solo piano to show bands on cruise ships,
accompanying a wide range of vocalists from jazz, classical to R&B
and contemporary. His musical loves are funk, and old school Salsa.
Brad has recorded as a sideman on several albums with many of the great players in Boston and New York and is available for performing, touring and recording anywhere in the
world.
Brad plays in a variety of musical groups in the Boston area both as leader and sideman.
🎹 Live Music combinations for hire
Yacht Cha Cha
Latinized jazz, pop and "yacht rock" tunes: keys, guitar & percussion (vocals optional).
Brads Latin Funk
Latinized jazz, pop and funk tunes: keys, guitar & percussion (instrumental only).
Solo Piano
Melodic, grooving solo piano playing jazz, pop & latin tunes, for any event.
📅 Upcoming Performance Schedule
Brad Smith GIGS Calendar
Musician Bio & Live Performance Samples
Brad Smith is a veteran keyboardist of funk and Latin music in Boston. He has worked as a show band pianist on cruise ships, accompanying a wide range of vocalists from jazz and classical to R&B and contemporary. His musical loves are funk and old-school Salsa. He has recorded as a sideman on eight albums and has been fortunate to work with many of the great players in Boston and New York. Brad is available for performing, touring, and recording anywhere in the world.
Ensembles & Audio / Video Portfolio
Explore video captures and audio recordings across various group configurations.
Brad Smith Band — LatinFunkBoogaloo
Keyboard with left-hand bass, guitar, drums, congas, and horns.
FunkTrio
Keyboard with left-hand bass, electric guitar, and drums.
LatinTrio
Keyboard with left-hand bass, guitar, and percussion.
Solo Piano
Melodic jazz, pop, and Latin standards for private functions and cocktail hours.
CabaretTrio
Live cabaret performances and theatrical accompaniment.
Van Jam Trio
Keyboards, bass, and drums playing live in the van across various locations in Boston and Cambridge.
Salsa Grupo
High-energy authentic salsa and Latin grooves.
Recorded Discography & Album Credits
Sideman appearances and featured piano/keyboard tracks recorded across New England studios.
Michael Blum Quartet — "Don't Ever Go"
Wes'n: A Tribute to Wes Montgomery
Michael Blum (guitar), Chip McNeill (sax), Jim Stinnett (bass), Brad Smith (piano), Dave DiCenso (drums).
Recorded at Jon Chase Studio (2017).
Michael Blum (g), Jim Stinnett (b), Dom Moio (d), Brad Smith (p).
Jon Chase Studio (Jul 2016)
Michael Blum (g), Jim Stinnett (b), Dom Moio (d), Brad Smith (p).
Jon Chase Studio (Jan 2015)
Michael Blum (g), Jim Stinnett (b), Dom Moio (d), Brad Smith (p).
Reviewed in DownBeat Nov 2014
Chris Mewhinney (b), Jim Stinnett (b), Michael Blum (g), Dom Moio (d), Brad Smith (p).
Jon Chase Studio (2013)
Conrad Warre (g, vox), Brad Smith (keys/bass), Patrick Sanders (d).
Recorded live at "The Grog", Newburyport (2013)
Simone Waddell (vox), Jim Stinnett (b), Brad Smith (piano & keyboards), all-star ensemble.
Blue Jay Studios, Carlisle MA (1996)
Alfonso Villalonga (vox, arr), Alan Bern, Bob Nieske, Matt Wilson, Brad Smith (p).
Blue Jay Studios (1990)