| Richard Smyth began playing guitar some 30 years
ago by lifting pop songs off the radio and applying them in various bands
touring Northern Ontario. After moving to Toronto, he was accepted
to Humber College's Jazz Program from which he graduated with distinction.
Since that time, Richard's soulful phrasing
and limitless improvising skills have kept him in demand as a performer,
session player and educator. His soloing is highly melodic,
drawing from rock and blues usually with creative arpeggiated or modal
sounds. As a matter of fact, Richard's book/CD title "MODEnomics"
is one of the best selling publications our store has ever carried!
Not only is Richard's tasteful playing showcased
in the MP3 audio samples below, but his considerable talent as a
composer is as well. Check them out! |
