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Stephen Holden NYT
“…the excellent pianist Peter Smith…” – Stephen Holden New York Times 2014
George Harris All About Jazz
“Let’s be honest; if you grew up in the 80’s, Molly Ringwald’s name on this recording is probably going to make you want to give it a try. Give it a try anyway. Pianist Peter Smith has put out a cooking hard bop album that has that classic Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers/ Horace […]
Rex Reed New York Observer
“Ace pianist-arranger Peter Smith, a solid, bona fide jazz musician who swings in chords, like Oscar Peterson.” –Rex Reed New York Observer 2014
Frank Scheck Hollywood Reporter
“Performing with an expert jazz trio led by pianist/musical director Peter Smith…” – Frank Scheck Hollywood Reporter
Andrew Cartmel London Jazz News
“The gifted pianist and arranger Peter Smith… specialises in considered, handsome piano figures, measured and richly melodic.” –Andrew Cartmel London Jazz News 2015
Jim Harrington Jazz times
“Plus, we couldn’t have hoped for better accompaniment: Peter Smith (who co-produced the album with Ringwald) on piano, Trevor Ware on bass and the always-amazing Clayton Cameron on drums.” – Jim Harrington Jazz Times
The Barefoot Review
“Ably and brilliantly supported by a four piece jazz combo, Piano, Bass, Drums and Saxophone, mention must be made of her friend, confident, fellow actor, arranger and musical director (Pianist) Peter Smith whose arrangements made this a class act…” The Barefoot Review Adelaide, AUS
John Fenton Jazz Local
“Behind these songs were some very clever arrangements and with charts written specifically for the album and tour. These are the work of the respected LA pianist/arranger Peter Smith. Peter has worked with Molly for some time and so he understood exactly what is required. He is a talented pianist with great chops […]
Robby Ritacco Theater Mania
“The instrumentation on Except Sometimes is consistently solid, but pianist Peter Smith in particular deserves a tip of the cap for his accompaniment on track five, “The Very Thought of You” (originally written and performed by Ray Noble). A clear high point for the album, Smith’s gentle, flowing rhythms perform dutifully in highlighting Ringwald’s somber […]