Men like Fred Below, Odie Payne, Sam Lay, and of course Willie Smith laid down the foundation of modern Chicago blues drumming.
“Kenny Smith has joined the ranks of great Chicago blues drummers. If you want perfect blues drumming with all of the gravy, go to Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith.” –Bob Corritore
His professional demeanor, strong work ethic, and like-able, down-to-earth personality add to the greatness. It is Kenny’s amazing aptitude in the rich tradition of blues drumming and his instinctual approach as a sensitive team player that makes Kenny the most sought-after session and gig drummer in Chicago. This is an art that most in his youthful generation would never understand, let alone excel in. It is from his rich upbringing as the son of the legendary Willie “Big Eyes” Smith that Kenny absorbed all the nuances of “old school” blues drumming. “Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith is, simply put, one of today’s greatest blues drummers. He has made all the difference on my records, and I’m proud to know him, both as a colleague and as a friend.” –Michael Freeman, 2011 Recipient “Keeping The Blues Alive Award” – Producer and Producer, Grammy Award Winner “Best Traditional Blues Album” 2010 Awards, “Joined At The Hip,” Pinetop Perkins & Willie “Big Eyes” Smith. In short, he makes a huge and positive difference to every recording he is a part of. He brings a sensibility and energy to the music that is rare. Kenny and I have worked together on many records over the years, and he is, without doubt, the most reliable, the most committed and motivated, and the most fun drummer to have on a session. “If anyone asked me who some of the musicians are that I would consider for drums on one of my Blues recordings, the first name that comes to mind is always Kenny Smith. I feel like Kenny is a very influential person in the blues world, not only as a young talented drummer, but more importantly because of him as a person- he is a man of great character, honesty, humility, humor, and quiet leadership with great positive energy.” “Kenny Smith is one of my all-time favorite drummers- he listens and reacts well, can play in many different diverse musical settings, knows when to lay back and also when to push and drive the band, and always is so calm, cool, and collected, all while having an absolute ball! Although he is already one of the best blues drummers on the scene, he is always improving and evolving his already well-established skills.
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