About Pat Smythe
Lived 1923 – 1983 (aged 60). Pat Smythe was a British pianist, jazz musician and musician.
Patrick Mungo Smythe (2 May 1923 – 6 May 1983) was a Scottish jazz pianist who rose to prominence as a member of the Joe Harriott Quintet during the 1960s.
Early life Smythe was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, The trust ran from 1985 to 2005, and is now defunct.
Discography As leader UK Live: with Eddie Davis & Harold McNair 1967 Vol. 1 (Jazzhus Disk, 2012) UK Live: with Eddie Davis & Harold McNair 1967 Vol. 2 (Jazzhus Disk, 2012)
As sideman With Joe Harriott Free Form (Jazzland, 1961) Abstract (Capitol, 1963) Movement (Columbia, 1964) High Spirits (Columbia, 1965) Personal Portrait (Columbia, 1968) Swings High (Melodisc, 1970) Genius (Jazz Academy 2000) BBC Jazz for Moderns (Gearbox, 2009) Journey (Moonlight Tunes, 2011) Indo-Jazz Suite with John Mayer (Columbia, 1966) Indo-Jazz Fusions with John Mayer (Columbia, 1967) Indo-Jazz Fusions II with John Mayer (Columbia, 1968)
With others Elaine Delmar, Elaine Delmar and Friends (Polydor, 1980) Paul Gonsalves, Boom-Jackie-Boom-Chick (Vocalion, 1964) Shake Keane, That's the Noise (Ace of Clubs, 1967) The King's Singers, Swing (EMI, 1976) Gilles Peterson, Impressed 2 (Universal, 2004)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pat Smythe?
British musician
When was Pat Smythe born?
Pat Smythe was born on 2 May 1923 in Edinburgh.
When did Pat Smythe die?
Pat Smythe died on 6 May 1983 in London.
What was Pat Smythe's occupation?
Pat Smythe was a pianist, jazz musician and musician.
What nationality was Pat Smythe?
Pat Smythe was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Pat Smythe (pianist)
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