Hendrickson-Smith, a
saxophonist and flutist, is known for his remarkable tone, soulful approach and
blues-driven melodies. He is one of the most sought-after musicians in New York
City and currently plays with The Roots on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy
Fallon, as well as with the Loston Harris Trio at the Carlyle Hotel. He has
released ten jazz albums as a leader, with his most recent, Live at Smalls, garnering critical acclaim from The New York Times.
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He is known to audiences
worldwide through numerous live appearances and recordings with an incredibly
diverse array of celebrated artists, including Dr. Lonnie Smith, Sharon Jones
and the Dap-Kings, Amy Winehouse, Al Green, Rufus Wainright, The Roots, Bob
Dylan, Phish, Mofro, Queen Latifah, Robbie Williams, Boyz II Men, Michael
Buble, The Charles Mingus Big Band Workshop, Etta Jones, The J.B.’s (Fred
Wesley and Pee Wee Ellis), David Sanborn and more.
The Strand
Band is comprised of Hendrickson-Smith, as well as Clark Gayton on trombone,
Eric Finland on Hammond Organ, Al Street on guitar and Erick Kalb on the drums.
“We have a
residency at The Strand Smokehouse in Astoria every Sunday, hence the name,”
says Hendrickson-Smith.
Hendrickson-Smith connected with NMS through his friendship with NMS’s Noah Bloom, also a musician and Director of Programs and Community Engagement, who said, “Ian brings his soulful, funky, acoustic, R & B brand of jazz to NMS Presents. His band is well versed at bringing the party wherever they go, and we are so fortunate to have world class music right here on Audubon Street.”
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Hendrickson-Smith connected with NMS through his friendship with NMS’s Noah Bloom, also a musician and Director of Programs and Community Engagement, who said, “Ian brings his soulful, funky, acoustic, R & B brand of jazz to NMS Presents. His band is well versed at bringing the party wherever they go, and we are so fortunate to have world class music right here on Audubon Street.”
