Johnny Smith
Biography
Guitarist Johnny Smith will always be best remembered for his 1952 hit recording of "Moonlight in Vermont," a mellow ballad that also features Stan Getz. Smith, whose chordal-oriented style is self-taught, originally played trumpet, violin, and viola before switching to guitar. A studio musician from 1947 on, Smith's impressive technique and quiet sound made him in great demand even before "Moonlight" and, although he never had another hit, he was a popular attraction throughout the 1950s. After moving to Colorado in the 1960s he opened a music store, taught, and maintained a lower profile, occasionally recording in New York. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Selected Discography
Walk, Don't Run!
2005
guitar johnny smith is the most premier guitarist of my time. i was lucky enough to see him with chet atkins at the paramount in denver with my dad. incredible! this is the premiere guitarist of all time. thank you mr. smith
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I was born in Denver and used to listen to Johnny in a piano bar in the financial district.... e x t r o d i n a r y talent
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