Giacomo Smith

Giacomo Smith is a London-based jazz multi-instrumentalist and bandleader best known as the founder of the genre-blurring collective Kansas Smitty’s House Band. A charismatic clarinetist and saxophonist, Smith channels vintage swing energy with a modern twist, drawing inspiration from early 20th-century jazz traditions while keeping things fresh and spontaneous. His group’s recent releases like *Manouche*, *Begin The Beguine*, and *After You’ve Gone* showcase their knack for reinventing classic jazz standards and original compositions with smoky speakeasy vibes and playful improvisation.

Smith’s musical universe feels like a time capsule cracked open – think Prohibition-era grit meets contemporary London jazz scene flair. Whether he’s leading raucous live shows or crafting recordings that sound like they’ve been beamed from a 1930s radio, his work celebrates jazz as a living, breathing art form. The Kansas Smitty’s ethos revolves around communal creativity, often collaborating with a rotating cast of musicians to keep their sound both rooted and unpredictable.

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