Michael S. Smith (drummer)

For other people named Michael Smith, see Michael Smith (disambiguation).
Michael Smith
Background information
Birth nameMichael Scott Smith
Also known asMike Smith
Born(1946-01-30)January 30, 1946
DiedJanuary 2, 2006(2006-01-02) (aged 59)
GenresJazz, Avant-garde music, Ambient music, Soul music
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)drums, percussion
Years active1965–2005

Michael Scott Smith (January 30, 1946 – January 2, 2006) was an American jazz drummer and percussionist. Based in the Washington D.C. - Baltimore area for most of his 40-year career, Smith played with many jazz greats including Dave Liebman, Herbie Hancock, John Abercrombie, Randy Brecker, Tommy Flanagan, Billy Eckstein, Astrud Gilberto, Freddie Hubbard, Herb Ellis, and Milt Jackson.