Lavay Smith is internationally recognized as The Queen Of Classic Jazz & Blues in the authentic style of the 1940's and 1950's. Lavay's last album received a prestigious 4 & 1/2 Star review in Downbeat magazine and reached the top 10 on the National Billboard Jazz Charts. For quotes and reviews from critics like Bob Blumenthal, Don Heckman, Phil Elwood and Frank-John Hadley, see our Press Page.
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Our new album “Miss Smith To You!” is available in stores now! You can also order it at amazon.com and other online retailers or buy it in person at one of our shows.
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Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers are the featured guests on the Chasing The Moon video podcast this month.