Musical Style: Big Band Swing

Joe Smith is an award-winning Denver trumpeter, bandleader, producer, and educator whose work bridges the classical, chamber, and jazz traditions. For over a decade he has led The Spicy Pickles featuring Hannah Rodriguez, and his heart has always belonged to the swing music of the 1930s and 40s.

The Joe Smith Orchestra is his 13-piece big band, inspired by the sounds of Old Testament Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, and Jimmie Lunceford. Made up of some of Denver's finest musicians and featuring multiple Downbeat award-winning vocalist Hannah Rodriguez, the orchestra plays this glorious repertoire the way it was meant to be heard: as party music, made to make you move.

Hannah Rodriguez - Vocals

Brad Goode - Trumpet

Joe Smith - Trumpet

Stacey Lee Novik - Trumpet

Decker Babcock - Trombone

Zach Rich - Trombone

Andrew Vogt - Alto Sax

Cian Krueger - Alto Sax

Andrew Janak - Tenor Sax

Matt Burchard - Tenor Sax/Bari sax

Ian Spillman - Drums

Ben Hall - Guitar

Gavin Dunn - Piano

Gary Sloan - Bass