Jan
Smith
Vocalist, Vocal Producer |
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A native of Atlanta, Georgia, and a professional musician for well
over 20 years, Jan Smith is a progressive musical talent who bears
the influence of rock, blues, and southern gospel, in her unique
'thumb printable' voice that appeals to a vast array of listeners.
Her material has received both local and national awards in songwriting
and performance, as well as air play on regional and national radio.
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Smith holds the distinction of being the nation's premier vocal producer,
as well as contemporary vocal instructor, having worked with over
4,000 students and numerous national artists over the past seventeen
years. In addition to her own recording and performance calendar,
Smith also produces other artists, consults with major labels, continues
to actively pursue work as a studio session vocalist, and teaches
48 students a week at her Atlanta studio and abroad. |
Appearing
as a musician, singer and arranger on professional commercial projects,
Smith has produced album/CD packages for herself and other artists.
Most recently, her skills as a vocal consultant have led her into
recording studios to participate as a vocal producer and vocal coach
on master recording sessions. Not only has she used her musical
talents to enhance her own career, but she has helped many national
artists in their endeavors as well. Jan Smith is one of the few
vocal producers/coaches ever credited on multi-platinum selling
recordings. (See client roster for listing).
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In
1990, Smith pioneered the southern rock group, Jan Smith & the
Eclectic Cowboys. During their first three months together, the
band placed third in the Marlboro Talent Round-Up national finals,
and Smith was named Georgia's Best Performer. Within a year, Smith
and 'the Cowboys' released their first eight-song ep entitled Range
Rockin'. The band was featured at the New South Music Showcase in
Atlanta and opened for nationally known rock legend KANSAS at the
Center Stage Theatre on New Year's Eve.
In
1994, Smith and then partner, Lee Davis, recorded her solo CD entitled
Rain and released it in the summer of 1995 on their own label, Rogue
Records. The album went into national distribution via INDI/Big
State and was featured in several national reviews and publications,
as well as received major market air-play. Smith and Davis continued
to play as an acoustic duo, traveling and performing in most of
the singer/songwriter venues around the Southeast and opening for
national acts such as Kathy Mattea, The Cowboy Junkies, and The
Atlanta Rhythm Section (ARS). Smith is credited as a background
vocalist on many of ARS' recordings. |
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1996 Smith and Davis joined forces with multi-platinum producer/engineer
Rodney Mills (Allman Bros., Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special) in their
first studio effort with 'The Jan Band.' Nonstop Thrill was released
the following year and placed on independent charts as well as in
Gavin's 'picks' for best new single (But I Did). In addition to
it's sweltering original tunes by Smith and the band, the CD also
features a duet with good friend and blues diva, Francine Reed.
Smith is also credited with guest vocals on Francine Reed recordings.
In
the Fall of 2002, Jan Smith teamed up with noted Atlanta producer
and programmer, Huston Singletary. After having established themselves
in their respective fields, these two creative forces merged their
talents to form the production team of Smith & Huston, which
now operates out of their private production facility which is adjunct
to Jan Smith Studios, Inc. Discovering and developing talent, recording
and producing new artists, Smith continues to expand her broad base
of influence in today's music industry simply by being creative
and helping others.
Jan
continues to play concert venues, private engagements, and festivals
throughout the Southeast to the delight of loyal followers and new
fans from all walks of life. Her most recent full-length cd entitled
Surrender, was released in October of 2002.
A
lifetime of experience, along with her exceptional musical talents,
has made Smith a serious professional with a proven track record
of success as a vocalist, producer, songwriter and arranger.
Specializations:
Vocal Endurance and Maintenance
In-Studio Vocal Production
Vocal Technique and Stylizing
Correction for Vocal Damage
Instruction/Coaching for the Novice to Professional
Rock & Roll, Alternative, Metal, R&B, Gospel, Country, Pop
and Hip Hop Genres |
Studio
Credits
(abbreviated list):
Southern Tracks
Purple Dragon
Tree Sound
Triclops
Southern Living
Lee Davis Studios
Real-to-Reel
Musiplex
Quad
Southside Studio
Exocet
East Iris
Silent Partner
Sound Kitchen
Westlake Audio
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Major
Label Credits:
Warner
International
Arista
Virgin
Geffen
Lava/Atlantic
Sugar Fuzz Productions/Atlantic
RCA
Warner Bros.
Forefront
Capricorn
Universal
Portrait/Columbia
London/Slash
Sony
Motown
LaFace
Island/Def Jam
TVT
Epic |
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