The music, composition and arrangements of Peter Smith
Music for Film and Television
Peter Smith has composed and arranged music for film and tv, including the following titles
“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 but he followed the most basic rule of all. An accompanist must never get in the way of the singer. It is matter of utilizing just the right voicings and the chord placement must accent the singer’s performance not dominate it. Whether comping or taking a brief solo Peter was always tasteful. Not every accompanying pianist knows how to perform their duties so skillfully. The next night I invited Peter to a newly opened Jazz venue and he sat in with local musicians. In this situation he was able to let loose and he did, keyboards not withstanding.”
– John Fenton
Jazzlocal32.com
New Zealand
Albums and original music
MUSICAL PROJECTS
Collaborations and ventures in jazz and beyond
The Too Marvelous Trio
The Too Marvelous Trio, based out of Los Angeles, CA consists of Peter Smith on piano and lead vocals, John Storie on guitar and backing vocals, and Alex Frank on bass and backing vocals. Inspired by Nat King Cole’s Jazz trio, they continue the musical tradition set by Nat King Cole with simple stripped down […]
Molly Ringwald
Peter Smith is Music Director for Molly Ringwald and co-producer of the album, Except Sometimes.
Highland Park House Band
Highland Park House Band on Youtube
Ty Taylor’s Nouveau Mid-Century Romance Songbook
https://www.nouveaumidcenturyromancesongbook.com/