Aaron Smith, drums/vocals
Evan Taylor, horn
Antuan Walker, keyboards
DJ Washington Jr., bass
A groundbreaking musical experience where jazz transcends traditional boundaries, Aaron Smith and RDAA deliver an electrifying fusion of contemporary and classic jazz styles. This isn't just a concert—it's a revolutionary musical statement that deconstructs genre limitations and rebuilds them with raw, innovative energy. Drawing from diverse influences—from Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock to Robert Glasper and Kamasi Washington—Aaron Smith and RDAA create a soundscape that is at once familiar and completely unexpected. Each performance is a dynamic conversation between musicians, challenging audience expectations and redefining what jazz can be in the 21st century.
Aaron Smith is an independent artist who had a passion for music at a very early age. Born in Muncie Indiana he started playing by the age of two. Learning very quickly the concept of drumming he was soon playing drums consistently at church by age 6. By the time he was 10, Aaron was recording professionally. He has played and recorded for a number of well-known groups and artists including Scott Guynn and Weapons, Brian Reeves & Heart After God, Doobie Powell, the widely popular Williams Singers, Funkyardx and The Franchize Band.