Putter Smith
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Born in Bell, California, Smith began studying double bass at eight after being influenced by his older brother, jazz bassist Carson Smith, and made his first public appearance at the Compton Community Center when he was thirteen. His early immersion in the local scene led to collaborations with a roster of jazz legends-including Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey, Duke Ellington, and Ray Charles-and to…
Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources
