Ian Hendrickson-Smith
Born1974 (age 49–50)
New Orleans, Louisiana
OriginState College, Pennsylvania
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Jazz musician
Instrument(s)Alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, flute
Member ofThe Roots
Formerly ofSharon Jones & the Dap-Kings

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]

Musical career

Hendrickson-Smith began his professional music career in 1996. He has worked and recorded with Lady Gaga,[2] Bob Dylan, U2, Amy Winehouse, and Ed Sheeran throughout his career.[3] From 2004 to 2010, Hendrickson-Smith was a member of Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings.[4] Hendrickson-Smith is currently a member of The Tonight Show band with The Roots, after joining the band in February 2014.[5][6] He currently plays in The Roots, the house band for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Personal life

Hendrickson-Smith currently resides in New York.[7] Hendrickson-Smith was born in New Orleans and graduated from State College Area High School in 1992.[8] He later studied jazz performance at the Manhattan School of Music and is equally adept on all saxophones.

References

  1. ^ "Ian Hendrickson-Smith Quartet". City Guide. July 31, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  2. ^ Kaufman, Gil (October 21, 2016). "Meet the Creative Team Behind Lady Gaga's 'Joanne' Album". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Chinen, Nate (November 11, 2014). "New York Jazz Clubs Double as Record Labels". The New York Times. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  5. ^ Ormsby, Barbara (May 23, 2015). "'Tonight Show' musician to perform at Ridley High". Delaware County Daily Times. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Ian Hendrickson-Smith". IanHendricksonSmith.com. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  8. ^ 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.
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