Mike Smith (saxophonist)
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Birth nameMichael Smith
Occupations
- Musician
- composer
- arranger
Instruments
- Keyboards
- saxophone
Member ofThe Ailerons Live band member of Gorillaz Blur The Good, the Bad & the Queen
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_(cropped).jpg) Mike Smith on stage with Blur at Wembley Stadium 2023 | |
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| Birth name | Michael Smith |
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| Member of | The Ailerons Live band member of Gorillaz Blur The Good, the Bad & the Queen |
| Formerly of | Touring member of The Brand New Heavies Jamiroquai |
| Website | mikesmithmusic |
Michael Smith is a British musician, arranger, musical director, music producer and composer.
He is a frequent collaborator of musician Damon Albarn, having performed live with most of Albarn's projects including Blur, Gorillaz and The Good, the Bad & the Queen as well as in Albarn's solo band.[1]
Smith grew up in Bridport, Dorset and cites his music teacher Rex Trevett as the reason he took up music.[1]
He obtained a 1st Class Degree in Jazz and Contemporary Music at the City of Leeds Leeds College of Music and a Post Graduate Degree in Jazz and Rock at Guildhall School of Music and Drama.[1]
