Ian Hendrickson-Smith

Ian Hendrickson-Smith is an American jazz saxophonist. He is best known for being a former member of Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings from 2004 to 2010 and playing with The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[1]

Ian Hendrickson-Smith
Born1974 (age 46–47)
New Orleans, Louisiana
OriginState College, Pennsylvania
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Jazz musician
InstrumentsAlto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, flute
Associated actsThe Roots
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings

Early life

Hendrickson-Smith was born in New Orleans and graduated from State College Area High School in 1992.[2] He later studied jazz performance at the Manhattan School of Music and is equally adept on all saxophones.

Musical career

Hendrickson-Smith began his professional music career in 1996. He has worked and recorded with Lady Gaga,[3] Bob Dylan, U2, Amy Winehouse, and Ed Sheeran throughout his career.[4]

From 2004 to 2010, Hendrickson-Smith was a member of Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings.[5]

Hendrickson-Smith is currently a member of The Tonight Show band with The Roots, after joining the band in February 2014.[6][7]

Personal life

Hendrickson-Smith currently resides in New York.[8]

References
  1. "Ian Hendrickson-Smith Quartet". City Guide. July 31, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  2. Briggs, Kevin (July 27, 2018). "Centre Hills Country Club will host a jazz legend. You don't have to be a member to see him". Centre Daily Times. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  3. Kaufman, Gil (October 21, 2016). "Meet the Creative Team Behind Lady Gaga's 'Joanne' Album". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  4. Varty, Alexander (August 23, 2017). "Curious mind is the key to Roots sideman Ian Hendrickson-Smith's success". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  5. Chinen, Nate (November 11, 2014). "New York Jazz Clubs Double as Record Labels". The New York Times. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  6. Ormsby, Barbara (May 23, 2015). "'Tonight Show' musician to perform at Ridley High". Delaware County Daily Times. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  7. Melamed, Dave (October 11, 2016). "Watch Phish's "Breath And Burning" And "Blaze On" With The Roots Horns On Fallon". Live for Live Music. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  8. "Ian Hendrickson-Smith". IanHendricksonSmith.com. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
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