Breakfast & Bass + Live Jazz-Fusion Funk!
Date and Time
Apr 10, 2022 10:00 am
Location
Takoma
235 Carroll St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20012
Apr 10, 2022 10:00 am
Takoma
It's Breakfast & Bass with your favorite bass player and coffee connoisseur Mark J. Smith plus LIVE Jazz-Fusion Funk by his trio.
ABOUT THE TRIO:
The Mark J. Smith Trio, formally called NURO, is your favorite jazz funk-fusion band. Based in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, the DMV- Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, members are an intriguing culmination of talented and culturally diverse musicians. Often playing as a trio (3 members), you’ll experience fretless bass, drums, saxophone, keyboard, flute and what you have longed for in a great band. The trio’s organic sound is an authentically-rich blend of Latin, African, and Middle Eastern flavors and musical influences. At any given moment you might catch a groovy 70’s vibe or a 80’s flow topped off with a unique modern sound of their very own. All original music is written by the band’s founder and fretless bassist, Mark J. Smith. The mission is always for your enjoyment. Their latest single is "How Smooth Are You" available on all digital musical platforms including social media. The MJS Trio is preparing to release two more singles in 2022.
Mark J. Smith
When it comes to fretless bass playing, Mark J. Smith pulls universal, musical energy and translates it to the world. Touring throughout the Caribbean and South America, the native Brooklyn New Yorker has played a wide variety of music genres including funk, R&B, soul, jazz-fusion, hip hop, folk, Celtic, Latin and reggae. Smith has also toured all over Europe, Eastern Europe, and Japan. A master of sound, Mark’s unreservedly expressive, solidly in-the-pocket grooves are rich, smooth and slightly growly. His craft has evolved through years of experimental quests for the style and sound that is unapologetically his own. The self-taught musician's fascination with the distinct sound vibration and texture of the fretless tone turned to passion over 33 years ago. Smith’s musical influences include Jaco Pastorius, Stanley Clarke, Mick Kahn, James Jameson, Francis Racco Prestia, John Entwistle, and Richard Bona. He has graced the stage with some of the best performing artists. Mark’s passion for musicianship grew to determination. Determination transformed into commitment to master the instrument. His commitment bred a career. Numerous instruments over the years reveal how challenging and profound fretless playing is.
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