Marvin Bu Ga Lu Smith brings a special feeling to the bandstand of gentle,deep love of the ART FORM of Jazz. I am captured by the gentle flow of the groove and INTENSE SENSITIVE EXPLOSIONS OF LOVE and PASSION that Marvin lays down. Master Marvin's musical statements reach way down into the foundation of early BOP and I was taken back to my younger years when I roamed the streets of Midtown NY and UPTOWN Harlem as a kid. I listened to this music and it brought back beautiful childhood memories… Continue

"He plays the music to reach THE HUNGRY and THE SICK. He plays the music to bring joy to those that might not have it. He plays the music for FREEDOM. He plays the music to take people's minds off the loss of loved ones. He plays the music and speaks through the music without using words. Marvin has a SPARK that ignites the SPIRIT in everyone around him whether they're a musician or not. I'm only speaking from TRUTH here. Many players will tell you that they are playing on a whole higher level… Continue

SERIES 29 SONG #4 TRUTH BE TOLD

A CLASSIC EXAMPLE OF MARVIN BU GA LU SMITH'S

3 HANDED FAST TEMPO TECHNIQUE. A TECHNIQUE THAT ONLT HE DEVELOPED AND ONE THAT ONLY MARVIN'S STUDENTS KNOW THE SECRET OF.



No matter how fast the tempo is, MARVIN'S 3 handed technique will give the drummer a rest any time he wants it without anyone recognizing that a breath can be taken and the groove remains at the highest energy level. Us drummers are vowed to keep THE SECRET among ourselves,never… Continue

SERIES 29 SONG #4 TRUTH BE TOLD

A CLASSIC EXAMPLE OF MARVIN BU GA LU SMITH'S

3 HANDED FAST TEMPO TECHNIQUE. A TECHNIQUE THAT ONLT HE DEVELOPED AND ONE THAT ONLY MARVIN'S STUDENTS KNOW THE SECRET OF.



No matter how fast the tempo is, MARVIN'S 3 handed technique will give the drummer a rest any time he wants it without anyone recognizing that a breath can be taken and the groove remains at the highest energy level. Us drummers are vowed to keep THE SECRET among ourselves,never… Continue