"I can't say enough about a fellow discographer, Christopher Smith, who proofread the discography and provided me with quite a few additional listings......
Without Chris's help (at his own expense, I might add), the discography would be incomplete."
---Louis G. Bourgois III, co-author of The Musical World of J.J. Johnson

"...I listened to a CD of "The Bird of Paradise Orchestra", featuring among others, our Christo on trombone.
...Chris Smith plays his butt off on 3 cuts. He really sounds terrific, and impressive. Sure footed trombone solos.
Chris and I will someday discuss how he got up the nerve and audacity to begin one solo on an effortless High "F" that is *for real*.
Who do you think you are Mr. Christopher Smith ? Christian Lindberg ? Ray Anderson ? Robin Eubanks ?
Living on the edge, of course, is the answer. As we all know, the edge is where it's at.
Plunger work by Chris is also outstanding. Very."
---J.J. Johnson, in reviewer mode, September, 1998

Welcome to the home page of Christopher Smith, jazz trombonist, tubist, arranger and composer. This page has not been updated in a long time (I am very busy with life as a musician/father of 2 young girls)- and I have considered scrapping it, but a few people have asked me to keep it on-line, so I will.

Remembering J.J. Johnson, it is comforting to know that he enjoyed a long life, accomplished so much, and touched the lives of so many people. One can spend a lifetime exploring his music, and it will take years for researchers/fans/musicians like myself to catch up with all of it! I will continue to work to bring more of J.J. Johnson's work and music into sharper focus for his devoted fans. Want to listen to an excerpt of a new tune I wrote for our hero? Click here to listen to "One For Jay". Or right click to save it to your hard drive and play it from there. I have arranged this music for jazz sextet (tpt, tbn, t. sax, rhythm section), so please email me if you are interested in playing it with your own group. cdsmith(numerals)sixeight@hotmail.com

The Jazz Trombone F.A.Q. is finally here! The newest section of this website features answers to many common questions by a "Round Table" of 4 pro jazz trombonists: Jeff Adams, Sam Burtis, Alex Iles and myself.

NEW! Dumb Questions! Ever hear any of these?

Just added- the Kai Winding Album Gallery!

Please sign the Guestbook and leave your feedback. It's through the guestbook suggestions that I have made many corrections and improvements to this web site.

Site Index Click on the links below to go to the sub-pages.
Who is this guy Christo?
Schedule of Appearances	Sound Clips
Information on the Bird of Paradise Orchestra's most recent CD- BINGO!
What the heck is "Mouthpiece Clocking", and is it real, or only in our heads?
Jazz Trombone F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions)	Selected Links
Who is J. J. Johnson? A collection of internet links on the Man
J. J. Johnson Album Cover Gallery Highlight Gallery (may take time to load) Full Index of Album Covers (quick loading)
A Special Research Request
Sign Guestbook	View Guestbook View Guestbook (12/98-7/00)