Tenor saxophone player who played first in Auckland, and later moved to Australia, and in 1964 to Britain, where he played with many well-known musicians. He returned to New Zealand in 1982. In 1990 he enjoyed commercial success when his album 'Moonlight Sax' topped the NZ album charts. He regularly performs and teaches, including at the NZ School of Music.
Smith, Brian, 1939-
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Paper Explosion :4th International Wellington Jazz Festival. October [22-26], Majestic ...
Date: 1981
By: Paper Explosion (Firm)
Reference: Eph-E-MUSIC-Jazz-1981-01
Description: Poster advertising the fourth International Wellington Jazz festival, with performers including Tom Harrell (ex Horace Silver Quintet), trumpet, from the USA; Ron McClure (ex Buddy Rich BS&T), bass; Brian Smith (tenor sax, ex Maynard Ferguson BB Nucleus) returning from the UK; plus top New Zealand artists Frank Gibson jr and Space Case, and the Rodger Fox Big Band. Adhesive foam squares on surface. Other Titles - Fourth Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 895 x 640 mm.
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[Posters relating to jazz music concerts and musical performances in New Zealand. 2000-...
Date: 2000 - 2009
Reference: Eph-D-MUSIC-Jazz-2000/2009
Description: Includes: 2003: The Jaguar International Jazz Series 2003 ... Brenda Boykin, Tom Warrington, Larry Koonse, Joe Labarbera, John Fedchock, Jeff Rupert, and the New Zealand "Allstar" Big Band [Itinerary Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Wellington, Napier, Palmerston North, 22 May - 1 June 2003] Jazz. BMW Finale Series presents New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Alan Broadbent Trio and jazz singer Tierney Sutton performing Jazz meets Symphony. Auckland 6 Dec; Christchurch 9 Dec; Wellington 11 Dec [2003] 2005: Blue Chip New Zealand presents the LA-NZ Jazz Connection 2005, featuring Tom Warrington, Larry Koonse, Joe Labarbera, Rodger Fox, Brian Smith, Erna Ferry [Itinerary Auckland, New Plymouth, Napier, Palmerston North, Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga 16-26 March 2005] Blue Chip New Zealand presents International Jazz Series 2005 in association with Massey University. Steve Smith, Glenn Walters, Mike Brignola, Bruce Paulson in concert with an "All-star Big Band". Touring May/June 2005 [Auckland, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Hamilton, Christchurch, Wellington, Napier, Palmerston North] Tohu Wines presents The Jazz Supper Club; tribute to the guitar tour. Jack Wilkins, voted and awarded "Best guitarist USA 2001", supported by David Smith. Live at Hummingbird, 30 & 31 March and 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 April [2005. With addendum] - Wellington Jazz Club - Jack's only full theatre concert in Wellington, Tues 29 March. 2006: Storytelling by Andrew Coyle, 7 pce band from Wellington. "Subreal Urban Myths". Dunedin Fringe Festival. Tue 3rd Oct, Backstage Bar; Wed 4th Oct, Arc; Thur 5th Oct Refuel; Christchurch Sun 8th oct Harbour Light Lyttelton; Wellington International Jazz Festival Fri 3rd Nov. Toast Martinborough; wine food & music festival. Sunday 19 November 2006 2007: Nils Wogram; the Fahrvergnugen-tour Root 70. Auckland JazzFest 07, 5 Nov Maidment Theatre; Wellington International Jazz Festival, 8 Nov, Ilott Theatre Town Hall 2009: Wellington Jazz Festival, 5-8 March 2009, featuring international jazz greats Mingus Big Band, Brad Mehldau, Otis Taylor, Roy Ayers, Tomasz Stanko, Eric Bibb ... (2 copies) Quantity: 9 colour photo-mechanical print(s) (plus some duplcates). Physical Description: Offset prints and screenprints, sizes varying around 595 x 420 mm. Provenance: Donated by Sticky Fingers Ltd, Phantom Billstickers and other sources.
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Brian Smith, radio (DHJA 1012)
Date: 1995, 4 February 1996
From: Huggard, Dennis, 1928-2017 : The Dennis Huggard Jazz Archive
By: Smith, Brian, 1939-; Field, Kevin, active 1990s; Stowers, Max, active 1990-2000s; Smith-Patterson Quintet
Reference: MSCD-2567
Description: Two separate programmes recorded for radio. The first is of saxophonist Brian Smith, introduced by Tony Hopkins, for "Off the record" on Radio Pacific. Hopkins plays drums along with other musicians Kevin Field, piano; and Matt Gruebner, bass. The second programme is of the Smith-Patterson Quintet, introduced by Brian Smith, recorded at the Auckland Winter Jazz Concert in 1995. Smith plays tenor sax; Kim Patterson, trumpet and flugelhorn; Kevin Field, piano; Kevin Haines, bass; and Tony Hopkins, drums. Other - CD cover incorrectly lists bass player on track 1 as being Matt Grueber. Performer: Field, Kevin (piano) Performer: Stowers, Max (bass) Performer: Haines, Kevin (bass) Performer: Hopkins, Tony (drums) Performer: Patterson, Kim (trumpet, flugelhorn) Performer: Smith, Brian (tenor sax) Label: Verbatim Other Titles - Off the record / Tony Hopkins, Radio Pacific Quantity: 1 compact disc(s).
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[Live at the] 44th National Jazz Festival / Brian Smith and Phil Broadhurst (DHJA 566)
Date: 14 April 2006
From: Huggard, Dennis, 1928-2017 : The Dennis Huggard Jazz Archive
By: Smith, Brian, 1939-; Broadhurst, Philip Douglas, 1949-2020
Reference: MSCD-1087
Description: Contents: Full details of performers and track-listing available in Dennis Huggard's New Zealand Series booklets, reference no.: MS-Papers-9728 Label: Verbatim Quantity: 1 compact disc(s).
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Let's get him there benefit event / Mike Walker, Brian Smith and Jessie Bradshaw (DHJA ...
Date: [19-?]
From: Huggard, Dennis, 1928-2017 : The Dennis Huggard Jazz Archive
By: Smith, Brian, 1939-
Reference: MSCD-0881
Description: Contents: Full details of performers and track-listing available in Dennis Huggard's New Zealand Series booklets, reference no.: MS-Papers-9728 Label: Verbatim CD-R Quantity: 1 compact disc(s).
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Brian Smith with bands in UK and New Zealand / Brian Smith (DHJA 594)
Date: 1994
From: Huggard, Dennis, 1928-2017 : The Dennis Huggard Jazz Archive
By: Smith, Brian, 1939-
Reference: MSCD-1115
Description: Contents: Full details of performers and track-listing available in Dennis Huggard's New Zealand Series booklets, reference no.: MS-Papers-9728 Label: Verbatim CD-R Quantity: 1 compact disc(s).
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Whangarei Jazz Festival / Brian Smith and George Chisholm Quartet (DHJA 173)
Date: 16 November 2002
From: Huggard, Dennis, 1928-2017 : The Dennis Huggard Jazz Archive
By: Smith, Brian, 1939-
Reference: MSCD-0694
Description: Contents: Full details of performers and track-listing available in Dennis Huggard's New Zealand Series booklets, reference no.: MS-Papers-9728 Label: Verbatim CD-R Quantity: 1 compact disc(s).
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Taupo / Brian Smith and friends (DHJA 808)
Date: 2007
From: Huggard, Dennis, 1928-2017 : The Dennis Huggard Jazz Archive
By: Smith, Brian, 1939-
Reference: MSCD-1329
Description: Publication - CD MANU 2028 Other - DHJA 808 Place of recording - Place of recording York St Studios, Auckland, 10 September 2006 and Muscle Studios, Taupo, 7 October 2006 Contents: Full details of performers and track-listing available in Dennis Huggard's New Zealand Series booklets, reference no.: MS-Papers-9728 Quantity: 1 compact disc(s).
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LA-NZ Jazz Connection / Rodger Fox and Brian Smith (DHJA 472)
Date: 2005
From: Huggard, Dennis, 1928-2017 : The Dennis Huggard Jazz Archive
By: Fox, Rodger Dennis, 1953-; Smith, Brian, 1939-
Reference: MSCD-0993
Description: Publication - T-bone Records : T-bone 015 Other - DHJA 472 Contents: Full details of performers and track-listing available in Dennis Huggard's New Zealand Series booklets, reference no.: MS-Papers-9728 Quantity: 1 compact disc(s).
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New Zealand Jazz Orchestra [sound recording]
Date: 1982
From: Huggard, Dennis, 1928-2017 : The Dennis Huggard Jazz Archive
By: Broadbent, Alan Leonard, 1947-; Huggard, Dennis Owen, 1928-2017; Johnstone, Bruce, 1943-; Lee, Julian, 1923-2020; Nock, Mike, 1940-; Smith, Brian, 1939-; Southgate, William David (Sir), 1941-
Reference: MSD12-0531
Description: Original jazz compositions by New Zealanders: Alan Broadbent, Bruce Johnstone, Julian Lee, Mike Nock, Brian Smith and William Southgate Quantity: 1 12" disc(s). Transfers: From Published Sound Collection -.
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Brian Smith : Billy Kristian
Date: September 1983
From: Nunns, Richard, 1945-2021: Collection
Reference: MSC-022453
Description: Label: Department of Education Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).
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[Ten pieces] / Mike Nock, Paul Dyne, Roger Sellers
Date: May 1983
From: Nunns, Richard, 1945-2021: Collection
By: Dyne, Paul, active 1982-2000s; Mike Nock Trio; Sellers, Roger, 1939-2018; Smith, Brian, 1939-
Reference: MSC-022512
Description: Contents: Massablo -- Ballad (Pamela) -- Andes -- Unnamed free (last three duets with Brian Smith) -- Man in hat -- Eyliquiss -- Sardoche Label: Teac Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s).
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Hibiscus Coast
Date: 25 July 2009
From: New Zealand Public Radio : Concert FM New Zealand Composer Sound Archive
By: Smith, Brian, 1939-
Reference: MSDL-3484
Description: Performer(s): Julie Mason, (vc and pno), Phil Broadhurst (pno), Trudy Lile (vc and fl), Brian Smith (sax), Neil Watson (gtr), Nick Tipping (bass), Lance Philip (drums) B/C 2010-10-22 and 2012-7-20 CTD1052 Record Label: RNZ-CFM Quantity: 9.52 Minutes and seconds Duration.
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Outtakes/Brian Smith [SODE 250]
Date: Date unknown
From: Ode Record Company Ltd: Recordings and related material
By: Smith, Brian, 1939-
Reference: MST10-1651
Description: Outtakes of recording of Brian Smith. Track listing on reel case reads: "Evette, Kiwifruit, Little Shop, Snack". Title supplied by Library. Spine of reel case has number "250", but no Ode code. Published item has code of SODE 250. See Library reference MSD12-0541. Quantity: 1 10" reel(s). Transfers: Copies of original packaging and labels are held at Library reference MS-Papers-12301-4.. Processing information: Title and description created from item label/housing and information supplied by donor. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.
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Jazz Club ; Radio One / Brian Smith with English band
Date: [19-?]
From: Huggard, Dennis, 1928-2017 : The Dennis Huggard Jazz Archive
By: Smith, Brian, 1939-
Reference: MSC-022403
Description: Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).