Nick delivers "Black Chestnuts," an upbeat combo of Jazz and House to stretch the envelope. He hopes to appeal not only to the Jazz enthusiast, but also to House enthusiasts as well.

Nick Smith, well known as a Jazz Pianist, is also skilled at several other musical genres including Latin, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, and Country. His imposing talent in diverse musical environments reflects Nick’s passion for excellence and his mastery of all aspects of his craft, from performing to composing to producing. Nick is devoted to providing performances that adhere to the correct form of the composition with persistently lyrical, stratospheric comping.

A partial list of artists that Nick has performed with includes Najee, Stevie Wonder, Queen Latifah, Kenny Garrett, Michel Polnareff, Kirk Whalum, Marcus Miller, Gary Bartz, Bill Summers, George Duke, Billy Higgins, and Eddie Harris. An alumnus of Berklee College of Music, Nick was a member of the Jay Leno Tonight Show Band.

Nick has scored for film and TV and recorded with over 20 artists. His catalog of original compositions features Straight Ahead, Fusion, and Contemporary Jazz, Rock, R&B, and Funk. Nick’s next CD, scheduled for release in 2016, focuses on Contemporary Jazz. His previous projects “INFLUENCED” and “Like That” are Straight Ahead Jazz.

Nick supports several schools and charitable organizations. He has scored/arranged for a high school Jazz band. Currently working on multiple projects, Nick always strives to give his audience the best show possible. As a mentor, he encourages the emphatic pursuit of excellence in performance as well as providing guidance through example.