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Kester Smith

Kester Smith

American drummer

Kester Winston "Smitty" Smith was an American percussionist. Born in Granada and raised from a young age in Trinidad, he was the drummer for the Taj Mahal Trio and collaborated with jazz, blues and world musicians.[1][2] He performed with and alongside Taj Mahal for over forty years.[3] He recorded music with Taj Mahal, Geoff Muldaur, Peter Rowan, Cedella Booker, Morgan Freeman, Ellen McIlwaine, Mary Coughlan and Pinetop Perkins.[4]

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Death

Smith died surrounded by family, in his adopted hometown of St. Helena, California on January 15, 2024.[11]

References

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    Britt, Grant. "Taj Mahal Review - Raleigh, NC 2-18-12". Blogs. No Depression. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
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    Hayden, Mark. "Taj Mahal is tale of blues legend". Arts & Entertainment. The Durango Herald. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
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    Penn, Roberta. "Global sounds inspire Taj Mahal". News. Star News. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
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    "Kester Smith". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
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    "Mo' Roots". Dead Disc. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
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    "Taj Mahal - Big Blues: Live at Ronnie Scott Audio CD". CD Universe. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
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    "Taj Mahal - Mule Bone Audio CD". CD Universe. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
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    "Secret Handshake". Dead Disc. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
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    "Taj Mahal - Sugar Mama Blues Audio CD". CD Universe. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
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    "Maestro". CD Universe. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
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    "Kester "Smitty" Smith". Napa Valley Register. Napa, CA: Lee Enterprises, Inc. March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024.


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