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Ches Smith

Ches Smith is an American musician, whose primary instruments are drums and percussion. He recorded and performed an album of his own solo percussion pieces entitled Congs for Brums (2006). In 2010 he released Noise to Men.

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Ches Smith

Ches Smith at a concert with Marc Ribot and Ceramic Dog, Innsbruck 2009

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Name
Ches Smith
Birth Name
Gordon McChesney Smith
Born
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Birthplace
San Diego, California, United States
Occupation
Musician
Full name
Gordon McChesney Smith.
Nationality
United States.
Fields
jazz, post-rock, indie rock and alternative rock.

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Ches Smith is an American musician, whose primary instruments are drums and percussion. He recorded and performed an album of his own solo percussion pieces entitled Congs for Brums (2006). In 2010 he released Noise to Men.

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Ches Smith (born 2000) is an American drummer, jazz musician and musician, among other activities. The drummer was born Gordon McChesney Smith in San Diego. Ches Smith is a member of Mary Halvorson Quintet, Mary Halvorson Trio and Michael Formanek Elusion Quartet, among others. Genres include alternative rock, indie rock and jazz, among others.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Recordings and discography
  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

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