Saxophonist and flautist Peter Smith is an accomplished musician, bandleader, composer and educator of too many years experience including tours and airplay in Canada, the US, Europe, and Mexico.
He has performed and recorded in diverse styles with many artists but his first love is jazz and improvised music. His CD releases of the 2000s (Peter Smith Quartet) were primarily live or live in the studio and can be heard on Toronto’s JazzFM radio station, the CBC and Gem, as well as online.
Peter regularly hosts jams (in the Garaj Mahal!) where different arrangements and new compositions are explored with the awe-inspiring help of some of Canada’s best musicians.
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Drop by one of my gigs and enjoy real live music. And don’t forget to say hi!
Hear the jazz quartet at Hothouse brunch every other Sunday or get funky with the 10-piece Tokyo Giants.
Catch the latest arrangements created in the Garaj Mahal at the Emmet Ray or rock out with The Community.
January 5 2026 was a celebration when my twin sons (who share my birthday!) joined the band on stage at the Emmet. We’ll expect you in 2027!
Upcoming Shows
Recordings
Carnival
Tunisia
Nature
Tenor
Alone
Someday
Morning
Nutville
PRESS
“Sax and guitar establish neat balance as the players seek harmonic balance and melodic comfort…”
Geoff Chapman, ‘Toronto Star’
“Peter Smith’s Quartet deserves to be listened to…”
Ted O’Reilly, ‘Whole Note’
“The quartet keeps the music stirring gently… the harmonic scope of jazz gets enough of its due to make this worthy of attention.”
Jerry D’Souza, ‘All About Jazz’
“This is honest music, honestly performed and well appreciated in local theaters, clubs and schools.”
Peter Westbrook, ‘JazzReviews.com’
“The Peter Smith Quartet‘s Yule Like This is a compelling holiday album that will truly please jazz lovers, even those who are mildly phobic around seasonal music. The music is joyful, but not raucous. Just fantastic!”
Carol Swanson, ‘ChristmasReviews.com’
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