Walter Smith III
Walter Smith III | |
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Walter Smith III with the Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet | |
| Background information | |
| Born | September 24, 1980 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, post-bop |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Tenor saxophone |
| Website | www |
Walter Smith III (born September 24, 1980) is an American jazz saxophonist and composer. He is the Chair of the Woodwind Department at the Berklee College of Music.
In addition to performing with his own group, Smith is a member of the Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet and Eric Harland's Voyager. He regularly plays and records with Taylor Eigsti, Christian Scott, Logan Richardson, Kendrick Scott, Aaron Parks, Warren Wolf, and others.