top of page
Shirley Smart Trio

"..some of the most inventive use of the cello I’ve heard for some time." Kind of Jazz

Shirley's trio draws on her eclectic background to bring together her jazz, blues and world music influences.

She is joined by John Crawford, one of the UK's leadiing jazz pianists, who shares her interest in Latin and world influenced jazz, and long term collaborator, and flamenco master Demi Garcia Sabat.

Their first album 'Long Story Short' was released in 2019 to critical acclaim.

Waltz for an Amethyst - Shirley Smart
00:0000:00

"Smarts playing is particularly remarkable throughout. She readily demonstrates a wide range of techniques incorporating an understanding of improvisation drawn from a jazz background and her extensive knowledge of Arabic maqam.." Songlines

 

                Shirley Smart - cello

              John Crawford - piano

Demi Garcia Sabat - drums/percussion

bottom of page